Toronto,Canada

[smiffy]

Just booked flights to Toronto. Going for a couple of weeks.

Going to Toronto for a couple of days then over to Niagara then New York hopefully.

Has anyone else been before and can give me ideas on what else to do over there.??????? Hints tips for a good journey??? Things to see and do.????

Cheers

Apart from throw away all my luggage and bring back some ARB diff lockers

[plumb bob]

Don't know about hints and tip, apart from keep your hand on your wallet, and don't eat yellow snow

Let us know what the place and people are like, as I'm thinking of emmigrating (only a thought at this time) as Canada is supposed to have the best standard/quality of life in the world, and I ain't getting any younger.

And just think of the off roading oppertunities in a country that size?

Also see how many Hilux diesels you spot.

Have an excellent trip

[smiffy]

Don't know about hints and tip, apart from keep your hand on your wallet, and don't eat yellow snow

Let us know what the place and people are like, as I'm thinking of emmigrating (only a thought at this time) as Canada is supposed to have the best standard/quality of life in the world, and I ain't getting any younger.

And just think of the off roading oppertunities in a country that size?

Also see how many Hilux diesels you spot.

Have an excellent trip

Yeah,i'm takin my spotting jotter and anorack with me.
I'll be standing next to Niagara falls and takin pictures of Surfs instead!!!!!!

[plumb bob]

Try here for some info;

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/SmartDe...tel-Deals.html

I know it's not Toronto, but it'll give you some ideas, and there's bound to be a similar site.

[Apache]

Just booked flights to Toronto. Going for a couple of weeks.

Going to Toronto for a couple of days then over to Niagara then New York hopefully.

Has anyone else been before and can give me ideas on what else to do over there.??????? Hints tips for a good journey??? Things to see and do.????

Cheers

Apart from throw away all my luggage and bring back some ARB diff lockers

Deffo go up the CN Tower! It's feckin HOOOOGE!!!!

[smiffy]

Wo......that glass floor looks interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fatfires]

I like the CNN tower too!

[smiffy]

I like the CNN tower too!

Another 2 attractions for the list

[marky]

I sent TRACY to NEW YORK last November for her Birthday & she loved it.

[johnd]

Don't know about hints and tip, apart from keep your hand on your wallet, and don't eat yellow snow

Let us know what the place and people are like, as I'm thinking of emmigrating (only a thought at this time) as Canada is supposed to have the best standard/quality of life in the world, and I ain't getting any younger.

And just think of the off roading oppertunities in a country that size?

Also see how many Hilux diesels you spot.

Have an excellent trip

yellow snow is bad ??? doh!

[scotty]

hey smithy,,

i still got your anorack in me garage from drumclog,,

unless you are that much of an anorack, that you have an anorack collection

hope you enjoy mate

cheers scotty

[fatfires]

reccomendations
bear in mind we went off season in March, B Cold !
Niagara falls, stay on the canadan side, Hooters restaurant all you can eat wings after 5.00 on a tuesday..cheap, and the waitresses
visit Niagaga on the Lake if you have time, pretty town, short drive away in the middle of the vineyards.
Buy Maple syrup in the supermarkets
Skylon Tower restaurant, food good, not too expencive and a wow view while you eat but watch the drink prices!
Buy your booze in the duty free by the border, before you enter the States
If you are driving, stop off at the highway rest areas, pick up a local voucher book for accomadation 1/2 price at many hotels - no need to book in advance when travelling between towns.
New york
Register now with Big Apple Greeter if you know your dates, I think the site is self explanitary but you are hosted by a local and they show you their town, all for free and you get to see places you might not have seen, we opted for 'greeters choice' and got to see Harlem - without getting mugged and had lunch in a chineese in china town for 28 dollars for 3 of us we were the only white cocaisians in there!
buy a Metro card for transport, saves a fortune, valid on subway and busses
You WILL put on weight, the portions are huge, but nobody worries if you want to share, and it is expected to take half your dinner home for lunch the next day (Doggie bag)
For a beef rib you will never forget City Diner it's on the upper west side around 90-95 st on either 5th ave or broadway, cant remember which
Lindy's for New york cheesecake
Spankies for BBQ grub 127 W 43rd st we had 1 meal between us and just managed a desert
Katz deli for a sarnie
Photos tell the story!
Perhaps I have just discovered why I am a little fat B******
enjoy your trip, if I can help further give me a PM

[marky]

Spankies for BBQ grub.
Tracy went there the 1st night, You also get some Famous Faces from time to time. I thought SPANKIES was some strip club & i did'nt believe her LOL

[fatfires]

Spankies for BBQ grub.
Tracy went there the 1st night, You also get some Famous Faces from time to time. I thought SPANKIES was some strip club & i did'nt believe her LOL

great grub, and one of the biggest selection of hot sauces I have ever.............phew!

[graham78]

i apologise if this is lower not bothered to read all the thread,

my wife is canadian - yes i often call her a french american!!! - and having spent lots fo time over there i can reccomend going to see a hockey match awesome fun, go to the hockey hall of fame and try to hold the stanley cup WOW!

go to a truck stop or a diner and ask for poutine - chips cheese and gravy, lovely food. pancakes are a must.

go to a steak house and try some different meat like buffalo and bison, the falls are a must obviously and the lakes, if lacrosse season is still on go there, really violent game and good fun....

have fun and all that

ttfn

graham