Toronto Travel Forum

hi everyone! i am taking a trip to new york followed by niagara falls and flying home from toronto airport, can anyone advise me on what is the best way to get to toronto airport and also we are hoping to spend the day in toronto as we have a late flight, does toronto airport have any early check-in facilities or do they have any luggage lockers?

Low and high, high and low, I have looked everywhere. Has anyone done the Milwaukee, WI to Toronto, ONT trip using the ferry system across Lakes Michigan and Huron (God, I hope that's the right lake). I'm trying to find a way to avoid a nasty trip just on the US highway system going to Connecticut. Toronto to Connecticut is a scant 9 hour drive, whereas, Rochester, MN to CT is around 20 hrs. We will be taking a car (obviously) so portage with that item is mandatory.

We'll be heading out May 20. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
A gagillion thanks to anyone that can help.
Jeff-

We are planning visiting there next weekend and was wondering what their double strollers are like? I have a 16 month old baby and he still naps during the day and also a 3 year old with short legs lol who likes to be pokey.

Do the strollers recline?
Is it best to rent 2 singles or 1 double?
Is there storage places?
What are the wagons like?

If you have any pictures of the strollers that be great to!

Can anyone tell me where the train stop is going to be, when i book a trip from toronto to niagara falls via rail?
Where in Toronto to I board and where in Niagara Falls does it stop?
Is it far to the falls itself from the stop in Niagara? Or is it in walking distance? or reachable via bus (which one) or via cab?
thanx a lot for your answer in advance
warm regards
nazim

Hiya,

I just arrived in Toronto and did not get a chance to know much about Toronto... Would you have any advise on what area to live downtown where are the good spots to go out and socialize.

Thanks a mill,

Moogli

Hi guys im gonna be arriving in toronto from the UK on 29th April and really really need to watch the Champions League Semi Final between Liverpool and Chelsea (come on the pool!) on the 30th.
Is there a lot of interest in these games in canada? Will it be on TV / Cable or in a pub anywhere?

Thanks!

Hello,

I will be coming to Toronto next week for one week and I will be staying near Toronto university (Gloucester St). I have a few questions:

1. I understand the weather will be somewhat cold and rainy this time of the year, but I am curious as to how cold and what kind of clothes should I bring along?

2. Does anyone know any good fast food or simple (casual) restaurants on or near Gloucester st where I can have breakfast / lunch / dinner?

3. I am thinking about taking the airport express transport from the airport when I arrive. But since it only makes 8 stops at certain hotels in downtown Toronto (which do not include the place I will be staying at), I can get off at Bond Palace Hotel or Delta Chelsea Hotel and then get a taxi to Gloucester st. Is it easy to get a taxi on the streets of Toronto in that area? or would it be difficult especially at mid-day?

4. Best places to do shopping for gifts for the family?

Thank You.

Hi,
My boyfriend and I are going to Torono aug 5th-aug 21st (coming from ireland). We'd like to do as much as possible while we're there. we've already booked 2 nights in niagara falls, we'll go to the CN tower also. we've a weding to go to aswell so that will take up a few days. but id like to have as much planned as possible to do before we get there.
any suggestions? here's what we've come up with so far:
we've heard about getting a boat to chicago, anyone done that?
we'd also like to see a ice hockey match, would there be any on then? iv already requested a timetable from the toronto ice hockey website but have gotten no reply.
is there any good markets, museums, parks we should check out?
any suggestions at all would be much appreciated, like i said we want to do as much as poss while we're there!

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the area and am interested in bus service to/from the GTA to Niagara Falls, NY. I can only find 2 sources on line, but have heard tell of a "shoppers special" type service that used to run from Toronto to NF daily. Can anyone help me?
TIA,
Ben

Are there any available in downtown Toronto, studios, or live scenes being shot form movies or tv shows I could see?

Does anyone know anything about it and the area?

Since everyone is talking about how diverse Toronto is, are there alot of interracial couples there, specifically downtown?

Is it true that racsim is heavy there?

Is Toronto like New York?

Hi everyone,

We have a nine (9) hour layover in Toronto. Arrive Toronto at 5:45AM on a Mon., depart Toronto for Chicago at 3PM.

We would like to visit:

*CN Tower, opens at 9AM
*Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF), opens at 10AM
*Eat somewhere unique to Toronto near both places above


-Can we check our luggage in lockers at the airport?
(We only have a total of two suitcases (carry-on size))

-What's the best way to get to Toronto from the airport and back?

-Is the HHOF within walking distance of the CN Tower? or do we taxi?

-Should we buy our CN Tower tickets online in advance?


Thanks so much everyone, we very excited to visit Toronto for the first time! :)

DJ

I want to spend a couple of nights in Toronto doing the bars and nightlife on Queen West and I will need a neat but inexpensive hotel.......
Im in between moving houses so Im spending the week at a motel in Mississauga (I know but I cant afford anything else)
Can anyone help?

Hi there,

I plan to drop by Toronto after my biz trip in Montreal. Hence, will be there hopefully from Mar 3rd till 5th.

1) Any cheap hotels less than CND$ 100? preferably in city centre n is public transport friendly

2) What are the things that I shouldn't miss?

3) Do you have hop-on-tour-buses in Toronto - like those in europe? If yes, how much?

4) What's the best way to get to niagra falls? Is it better to get to niagra falls from montreal or toronto? Which journey has a better view? Couch? Train?

Thanks a bunch!

Are they a legitimate company? I want to book flights for my wife and I, any comments/feedback would be wonderful

http://www.iglucanada.com/

Thanks

ER

Hello,

I'm looking for a cheap one-way flight from Europe to North America. I'm in Ljlubljana, Slovenia, but am willing to leave from Trst, Vienna, Munich, or Frankfurt. My final destination is Toronto, Canada, but I'm also willing to fly into New York or Buffalo and take a bus.

Any suggestions?

Takes for your help in advance.

cheers,
Barb

Hi all

will be in Toronto by end of june am so excited!!!

any one knows a good not expensive hotel ??

where is the best places for shopping ??

thanks all ;) CHEERS

Hi,

I am trying to come up with things to entertain two young visitors from the suburbs of Boston (boys 13 and 8). This will be there second visit to Toronto so I am having a hard time coming up with things for them to do. I believe they have already visted CN tower and maybe some other attractions.

Here is what I can come up with so far:

Fisrt day of visit: Hockey Hall of fame, lunch and Richtree at BCE place, underground shopping malll walk to Eaton Centre, dinner at Medieval Time or maybe go to Laser quest.

Second day of visit: Dim Sum at an authentic Chinese restaurant for lunch, maybe visit the Chinese Pacific Mall, Rock climbing downtown, Dinner at a proper Chinese restaurant, mabye a Raptors' game at night.

Since the boys are half Asian, I thought I can expose them to the vast Asian community here. But as you can see, my second day plans are pretty empty.

I thought of Playdium in Mississauga, but I am not sure if their mother will object. I also thought of the Ontario Science Centre, but from what I heard, the Boston Science Centre is much better. Can anyone confirm that?

Can anyone think of anything else? I am trying to do a more active plan for them, but because they will be here at the end of March, I don't think there is much to do.

Any suggestion will be much appreciated!

I will be going in June. I read a site that says I do not need a passport, I just need my birth certificate and drivers license. I also heard that to do some of the tours and attactions I need a passport, is this true?

Can I walk there or are there busses that can take me?

is there a shuttle service from pearson airport to the days hotel on carlton and if so how much

hi,
i want to know the distance between niagra falls toronto (ontario)and niagra falls usa.which part is better.and how to get there from niagra falls toronto.Is there any port of entry or what pls help.
Nazim

I know that you can rent skates at there, but can you rent on sat? and what are the cost's???

Hi,

My sister is getting married in Toronto in August and a large number of her family, relatives and friends are flying in from the West Coast and Asia. Can anyone recommend any decent & reasonably-priced hotels that also offer discounts for out-of-town wedding guests? What have others on here used?

I also need a recommendation for a hotel (doesn't have to be in the city) with suites that are tastefully done up where we can have a Jack & Jill party. We'd be looking to rent a suite for one night with a large livingroom/entertaining area. Has any VTer done something similar?

Thanks in advance!

Hi,
I am going on a trip to toronto on the march break and i am staying at the hotel in the skydome . Aside from the CN tower do you have any recommendationds for must see's in the downtown toronto area ?

My Son (21) and his friend will be arriving in Toronto late March '08. As a Mum I am really concerned as to where they will stay and where they will be able to find work. My Son is a Personnel Trainer here in Australia, unsure if there is a demand for such in Toronto, alternatively he will have to find some other form of work. In addition, where are they likely to find a home with home like facilities, laundry, kitchen etc. They plan to be in Toronto for 6 months, would appreciate any suggestions from all. Hope to hear from you and thankyou. Regards. Thelma

My daughters are heading to ACC for Spice Girls concert. They are looking for a motel on the outskirts of Toronto (Airport Rd) so they don't need to drive in the city. What is the easiest way for them to get from there to the ACC. Is there a bus route or possibly a shuttle?