Toronto Attractions?

MikeVic · 10-20-2011, 04:03 PM

I was just wondering what some places would be to check out if I were to visit Toronto for a few days (3-5)? I've never been there, so I was thinking of going this December. We have a few Ontario people on here, so thought I'd ask the collective FOFC opinion, thanks!

Fidatelo · 10-20-2011, 04:11 PM

The Hockey Hall of Fame is pretty awesome.

JediKooter · 10-20-2011, 04:13 PM

I have nothing to add other than I thought the title of the thread said "Trombone Attractions".

OK, wait, I have a co-worker from Toronto...

CN - Tower
Hockey Hall of Fame
Royal Ontario Museum
Old Fort York
Niagra Falls from the Canadian side (2 hours away from Toronto)
Nathan Philips Square (Ice skating)

johnnyshaka · 10-20-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

The Hockey Hall of Fame is pretty awesome.

Most definitely...and it's a few blocks from the CN Tower and Skydome (or whatever it's called now). Wayne Gretzky's bar/restaurant is close by as well.

Logan · 10-20-2011, 04:22 PM

I thought you were from Toronto.

Lathum · 10-20-2011, 04:50 PM

I second the CN Tower and the Hall of Fame. also, if you have a car and some time to kill I recommend driving to Niagra Falls. It is a bit of a drive but if it is the only chance you'll get to see it in the near future you should.

Toddzilla · 10-20-2011, 05:06 PM

Definitely go see this

The CT Tower, you perv.

Suburban Rhythm · 10-20-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I thought you were from Toronto.

This...isn't Canada basically just Toronto and bunch of rinks?

Anywho...

The only time I went to Toronto, Mrs. SR was about 7 months pregnant. We both had some vacation time to use, but didn't want to go very far, and had already done Niagra Falls before.

We did the HHOF and the CN Tower. And walked around downtown and went in Eaton Centre.

Apathetic Lurker · 10-20-2011, 06:02 PM

If you are going without your significant other I recommend some Canadian Ballet...

nilodor · 10-20-2011, 08:20 PM

I'd head down to the kensington market, there is always lots going on and will be quite a shift from the more sterile culture of downtown.
Kensington Market Toronto, Ontario, Canada :: A Community Site - HOME
Kensington Market - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Also little italy is a great neighbourhood to walk around and hit up little shops and restaurants as well.

dzilla77 · 10-20-2011, 08:25 PM

IF you're interested in touring a castle - Casa Loma is a great place to see.

Dr. Sak · 10-20-2011, 08:57 PM

Two words for you...Brass Rail...

You'll thank me later.

Mota · 10-20-2011, 09:23 PM

LOL Eaton Center and then across the street to the brass rail sounds good!

Pumpy Tudors · 10-21-2011, 12:25 PM

Go to an Argonauts game and wonder how a professional football team can be that bad.

If you happen to go to Miami anytime soon, do the same thing, except replace "Argonauts" with "Dolphins."

Rizon · 10-21-2011, 12:27 PM

I've been to Toronto a few times. Can't really remember much.

Be sure to smoke their weed, though.

MikeVic · 10-21-2011, 12:30 PM

I'm not from Toronto!!

Thanks for the suggestions. I'd be going with my sister and possibly another friend. Never been, and it's an opportunity to go with others.

MikeVic · 10-21-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Go to an Argonauts game and wonder how a professional football team can be that bad.

If you happen to go to Miami anytime soon, do the same thing, except replace "Argonauts" with "Dolphins."

I went to a VooDoo game, so I know that feeling.

Ok, just kidding, not a VoodDoo game... but I'm sure I saw the Devils play the old Jets. Maybe Kirk Muller was there. Same thing anyway, just different sport.

MikeVic · 10-21-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidatelo

The Hockey Hall of Fame is pretty awesome.

I've wanted to do that since I was a kid, so that's a definite for me.

Pumpy Tudors · 10-21-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I went to a VooDoo game, so I know that feeling.

Ok, just kidding, not a VoodDoo game... but I'm sure I saw the Devils play the old Jets. Maybe Kirk Muller was there. Same thing anyway, just different sport.

rude

sterlingice · 10-21-2011, 01:18 PM

Yeah, the play of the VooDoo was pretty rude that day

SI

NoSkillz · 10-21-2011, 03:47 PM

If you are a millionaire, you can always buy scalper tickets to a Leafs game.

There is a great theatre district so if shows are your thing, you can definitely find something of interest.

BTW: Niagara Falls (where I'm from) is only about an hour and ten minutes or so from Toronto during normal times - it would only be two hours if you're leaving the downtown core at rush hour.

MikeVic · 11-01-2011, 11:24 AM

Would anyone know if there are readily available shuttle buses or something that go from somewhere downtown (i.e. a hotel location) to both Niagara Falls and the outlets at vaughan mills mall? I think I'd prefer to not rent a car, since parking downtown would suck... and we would only really need a car for those two things.

10-20-2011, 04:11 PM	#2
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	The Hockey Hall of Fame is pretty awesome. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

10-20-2011, 04:13 PM	#3
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	I have nothing to add other than I thought the title of the thread said "Trombone Attractions". OK, wait, I have a co-worker from Toronto... CN - Tower Hockey Hall of Fame Royal Ontario Museum Old Fort York Niagra Falls from the Canadian side (2 hours away from Toronto) Nathan Philips Square (Ice skating) __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

10-20-2011, 05:06 PM	#7
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Definitely go see this The CT Tower, you perv. Last edited by Toddzilla : 10-20-2011 at 05:06 PM.

10-21-2011, 12:25 PM	#14
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Go to an Argonauts game and wonder how a professional football team can be that bad. If you happen to go to Miami anytime soon, do the same thing, except replace "Argonauts" with "Dolphins." __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

10-21-2011, 01:18 PM	#20
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Yeah, the play of the VooDoo was pretty rude that day SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

10-20-2011, 04:22 PM	#5
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I thought you were from Toronto.

10-20-2011, 04:50 PM	#6
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I second the CN Tower and the Hall of Fame. also, if you have a car and some time to kill I recommend driving to Niagra Falls. It is a bit of a drive but if it is the only chance you'll get to see it in the near future you should.

10-20-2011, 06:02 PM	#9
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	If you are going without your significant other I recommend some Canadian Ballet...

10-20-2011, 08:20 PM	#10
nilodor College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: calgary, AB	I'd head down to the kensington market, there is always lots going on and will be quite a shift from the more sterile culture of downtown. Kensington Market Toronto, Ontario, Canada :: A Community Site - HOME Kensington Market - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Also little italy is a great neighbourhood to walk around and hit up little shops and restaurants as well.

10-20-2011, 08:25 PM	#11
dzilla77 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2011	IF you're interested in touring a castle - Casa Loma is a great place to see.

10-20-2011, 08:57 PM	#12
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Two words for you...Brass Rail... You'll thank me later.

10-20-2011, 09:23 PM	#13
Mota College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001	LOL Eaton Center and then across the street to the brass rail sounds good!

10-21-2011, 12:30 PM	#16
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I'm not from Toronto!! Thanks for the suggestions. I'd be going with my sister and possibly another friend. Never been, and it's an opportunity to go with others.

10-21-2011, 03:47 PM	#21
NoSkillz College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Catharines, Canada	If you are a millionaire, you can always buy scalper tickets to a Leafs game. There is a great theatre district so if shows are your thing, you can definitely find something of interest. BTW: Niagara Falls (where I'm from) is only about an hour and ten minutes or so from Toronto during normal times - it would only be two hours if you're leaving the downtown core at rush hour. __________________ MY CURRENT FM19 DYNASTY - FM19: "Ludere causa Ludendi - To Play for the Sake of Playing" - Queen's Park FC (Scottish League Two) MY OLD FM11 DYNASTY - FM11: From Semi-Pro Minnows to the EPL - Dover Athletic FC My Personal Blog - Now on the Tee - Golf, Sports, Poker, Life 2006 GOLDEN SCRIBE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST 'OTHER SPORT' DYNASTY - EHM2005: Sharpening Swords in Buffalo

11-01-2011, 11:24 AM	#22
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Would anyone know if there are readily available shuttle buses or something that go from somewhere downtown (i.e. a hotel location) to both Niagara Falls and the outlets at vaughan mills mall? I think I'd prefer to not rent a car, since parking downtown would suck... and we would only really need a car for those two things.

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