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PeterEDPeterED Posts: 365
edited January 2020 in The Porch
Is anybody planning on/thinking of doing this trip? I'm giving it serious consideration but am interested if there are other road warriors interested.
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  • aidt17aidt17 Posts: 633
    edited January 2020
    Im pretty well planning starting in Toronto, doing ottawa and quebec  and swinging back down to Hamilton
    Hamilton 05, 11, Cleveland 06, Toronto 09, 16, Buffalo 10,13, London 13, Seattle 13, Detroit 14, Milwaukee 14, Ottawa 16, Fenway 1, Wrigley 1
    Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 & 2

  • andrew68andrew68 Posts: 1,804
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    Any new realizations... would have to wait...
    Til he had more time,... more time...
    Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
    To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
  • PeterEDPeterED Posts: 365
    aidt17 said:
    Im pretty well planning starting in Toronto, doing ottawa and quebec  and swinging back down to Hamilton
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I'm really looking at heading to Ottawa then back to Toronto asap. Work prevents me from taking off the days to fit in QC.

    Hamilton the week after.
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  • Tree77Tree77 Posts: 32
    PeterED said:
    aidt17 said:
    Im pretty well planning starting in Toronto, doing ottawa and quebec  and swinging back down to Hamilton
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I'm really looking at heading to Ottawa then back to Toronto asap. Work prevents me from taking off the days to fit in QC.

    Hamilton the week after.
    Any Hotel you'd recommend in particular to stay at in Toronto? Or basically anything close to ScotiaBank Arena OK. Anythign I should stay away from?
    2005: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    2011: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    2014: St Paul, MN
    2016: Ottawa
    2016: Toronto 1
    2018: Chicago Night 1
    2018: Chicago Night 2
    2020: Toronto
    2020: Ottawa
  • andrew68andrew68 Posts: 1,804
    Tree77 said:
    PeterED said:
    aidt17 said:
    Im pretty well planning starting in Toronto, doing ottawa and quebec  and swinging back down to Hamilton
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I'm really looking at heading to Ottawa then back to Toronto asap. Work prevents me from taking off the days to fit in QC.

    Hamilton the week after.
    Any Hotel you'd recommend in particular to stay at in Toronto? Or basically anything close to ScotiaBank Arena OK. Anythign I should stay away from?
    so many to choose from...don't sleep on airbnb either....thousands of condos within walking distance 
    Any new realizations... would have to wait...
    Til he had more time,... more time...
    Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
    To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
  • MissPennyLaneMissPennyLane Posts: 687
    What are the chances of a snowstorm?!
  • PeterEDPeterED Posts: 365
    andrew68 said:
    Tree77 said:
    PeterED said:
    aidt17 said:
    Im pretty well planning starting in Toronto, doing ottawa and quebec  and swinging back down to Hamilton
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I'm really looking at heading to Ottawa then back to Toronto asap. Work prevents me from taking off the days to fit in QC.

    Hamilton the week after.
    Any Hotel you'd recommend in particular to stay at in Toronto? Or basically anything close to ScotiaBank Arena OK. Anythign I should stay away from?
    so many to choose from...don't sleep on airbnb either....thousands of condos within walking distance 
    + 1 on the AirBnb. 1000s of hotel rooms too, tbh, but it's March Break for public school that week so prices might be up (though, as somebody who lives in Toronto I have no idea why people would come in for March Break!)
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  • aidt17aidt17 Posts: 633
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I cant find anything that goes into Kanata, whats the plan upon arrival in Ottawa to get to the venue in Kanata?
    Hamilton 05, 11, Cleveland 06, Toronto 09, 16, Buffalo 10,13, London 13, Seattle 13, Detroit 14, Milwaukee 14, Ottawa 16, Fenway 1, Wrigley 1
    Seattle 1 & 2, Missoula, Wrigley 1 & 2

  • andrew68andrew68 Posts: 1,804
    aidt17 said:
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I cant find anything that goes into Kanata, whats the plan upon arrival in Ottawa to get to the venue in Kanata?
    yep...there in lies the major issue....30 min drive from train station.....I decided to drive to ottawa...train to QC and fly back....BOOKED BABY 


    Any new realizations... would have to wait...
    Til he had more time,... more time...
    Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
    To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
  • southpsouthp Posts: 294
    Any fellow Canadians know why Montreal has been blacklisted by the band? 
    I'm only going for Ottawa at the moment but it just seems strange.
  • jefftjefft Posts: 657
    edited January 2020
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    Porter back? Rental car to Ottawa?
    Post edited by jefft on
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Posts: 8,902
    edited January 2020
    southp said:
    Any fellow Canadians know why Montreal has been blacklisted by the band? 
    I'm only going for Ottawa at the moment but it just seems strange.
    Venue in QC willing to pay a premium.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

    1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Posts: 8,902
    MissPennyLane said:
    What are the chances of a snowstorm?!
    Possible...but worth rolling the dice.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

    1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,429
    Flying to TO then renting a car for all 4 shows. Flying back out of TO. 
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Posts: 8,902
    PJNB said:
    Flying to TO then renting a car for all 4 shows. Flying back out of TO. 
    Just be sure unlimited mileage is included. Goes without saying in this day and age but the smaller firms (which I wouldn’t deal with) put a restriction on distance travelled.
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

    "Me knowing the truth, I can not concur."

    1996: Toronto - 1998: Chicago, Montreal, Barrie - 2000: Montreal, Toronto - 2002: Seattle X2 (Key Arena) - 2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal, Seattle (Benaroya Hall) - 2004: Reading, Toledo, Grand Rapids - 2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec City - 2006: Toronto X2, Albany, Hartford, Grand Rapids, Cleveland - 2007: Chicago (Vic Theatre) - 2008: NYC X2, Hartford, Mansfield X2 - 2009: Toronto, Chicago X2, Seattle X2, Philadelphia X4 - 2010: Columbus, Noblesville, Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford - 2011: Montreal, Toronto X2, Ottawa, Hamilton - 2012: Missoula - 2013: London, Chicago, Buffalo, Hartford - 2014: Detroit, Moline - 2015: NYC (Global Citizen Festival) - 2016: Greenville, Toronto X2, Chicago 1 - 2017: Brooklyn (RRHOF Induction) - 2018: Chicago 1, Boston 1 - 2022: Fresno, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, NYC, Camden - 2023: St. Paul X2, Austin X2 - 2024: Vancouver X2, Portland, Sacramento, Missoula, Noblesville, Philadelphia X2, Baltimore
  • andrew68andrew68 Posts: 1,804
    jefft said:
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    Porter back? Rental car to Ottawa?
    got a ride to ottawa with a buddy
    Any new realizations... would have to wait...
    Til he had more time,... more time...
    Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
    To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
  • Tree77Tree77 Posts: 32
    edited January 2020
    aidt17 said:
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I cant find anything that goes into Kanata, whats the plan upon arrival in Ottawa to get to the venue in Kanata?
    In 2016, Flew into Ottawa airport, took cab from airport to Fairview hotel right next door to the canadian tire centre. Didnt have to worry about cabs to / from concert, worked out great.

    Doing the same thing this year too.
    2005: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    2011: Winnipeg, Manitoba
    2014: St Paul, MN
    2016: Ottawa
    2016: Toronto 1
    2018: Chicago Night 1
    2018: Chicago Night 2
    2020: Toronto
    2020: Ottawa
  • nykoneheadnykonehead Posts: 37
    If anybody is looking to break up the drive from QC to Hamilton the Yankees are playing the Blue Jays in Montreal on March 23rd.
  • southpsouthp Posts: 294
    100 Pacer said:
    southp said:
    Any fellow Canadians know why Montreal has been blacklisted by the band? 
    I'm only going for Ottawa at the moment but it just seems strange.
    Venue in QC willing to pay a premium.
    So it's really just a matter of venue negotiations? And the people at the Bell Centre don't give them the deal they are looking for?
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 13,429
    100 Pacer said:
    PJNB said:
    Flying to TO then renting a car for all 4 shows. Flying back out of TO. 
    Just be sure unlimited mileage is included. Goes without saying in this day and age but the smaller firms (which I wouldn’t deal with) put a restriction on distance travelled.
    Great point and I think Costco's setup always has this but I will be sure to check. 

    I am also contemplating a downtown pickup the day after the TO show and a airport drop off on the 25th. $80 more but the time and convenience is a no brainer I think. 
  • BS44325BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    PeterED said:
    Is anybody planning on/thinking of doing this trip? I'm giving it serious consideration but am interested if there are other road warriors interested.
    RV from Toronto to Ottawa. Boondock in the Wal Mart Supercentre across from Canadian Tire Centre (weather permitting). Pre-drink and Post-drink at Crazy Horse. Drive back to Toronto next day.

  • MissPennyLaneMissPennyLane Posts: 687
    100 Pacer said:
    MissPennyLane said:
    What are the chances of a snowstorm?!
    Possible...but worth rolling the dice.
    Needed to hear that. 👊
  • kaw753kaw753 Posts: 836
    Most of those condos in downtown Toronto are heavy into Airbnb. I would suggest someone setting up a buddy thread here and going with a 2 or 3 bedroom. There are 100 buildings within 5 minutes of the arena.

    Am I allowed to exchange my couch for a face value GA ticket after I strike out in the lottery?
  • pearljamnewfpearljamnewf Posts: 233
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I will be doing that same route. do they a beer cart on the train? I'm going to hit hamilton as well. 
  • NewfieintheUSANewfieintheUSA Posts: 2,416
    MissPennyLane said:
    What are the chances of a snowstorm?!
    100% 😜
  • pearljamnewfpearljamnewf Posts: 233
    aidt17 said:
    andrew68 said:
    yep....train to ottawa...train to QC...fly back to YYZ....all said and done approx $345Cdn
    I cant find anything that goes into Kanata, whats the plan upon arrival in Ottawa to get to the venue in Kanata?
    I'm checking the options. Looks like have to get a bus, perhaps route 404 to get out there with a short train ride first from the Via rail station. Uber or Lyft might end up being more convenient. Let me know what you find out as best plan. I don't wanna rent a car if avoidable.
  • UseUrIllusionsUseUrIllusions Posts: 537
    MissPennyLane said:
    What are the chances of a snowstorm?!
    Not in March, under 10%
    "This melody, inside of me, still searches for a solution."
  • kid canadakid canada Posts: 446
    UseUrIllusions said:
    MissPennyLane said:
    What are the chances of a snowstorm?!
    Not in March, under 10%
    My birthday is in the middle of April and there are often snowstorms on or around my birthday. 
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  • Shumway35Shumway35 Posts: 328
    We’re doing Toronto - Ottawa - Hamilton. 
    And maybe adding in Nashville !
    2000 - Toronto 
    2005 - St. John's 2
    2006 - Toronto 1 & 2 
    2009 - Toronto 
    2011 - Toronto 1 
    2013 - Pittsburgh,  Buffalo
    2014 - Detroit 
    2016 - Ottawa, Toronto 1, Wrigley 1 
    2018 - Wrigley 1 & 2
    2019 - Ohana Festival 
    2022 - Quebec, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, Nashville
    2023 - St. Paul 1 & 2
    2024 - Vancouver 1 & 2, NYC 1 & 2, Fenway 1 & 2
  • D-RodD-Rod Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1,835
    I live in Hamilton so I’m driving to Toronto, going back home then hitting Ottawa, Quebec then back to Hamilton 
    1996.....Toronto
    2005.....Hamilton
    2011.....Toronto N1, Toronto N2, Hamilton
    2013.....London, Buffalo
    2014.....Detroit
    2016.....Toronto N1 Toronto N2, Boston  N1, Boston N2, Chicago N1
    2018.....Seattle N1, Seattle N2
    2022.....San Diego, Los Angeles N1, Los Angeles N2, Phoenix, Oakland N1, Oakland N2, Quebec City, Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto  
    2023.....Fort Worth N1, Fort Worth N2, Austin N1, Austin N2
    2024.....Las Vegas N1, Las Vegas N2, Los Angeles N1, Los Angeles N2, Boston N1, Boston N2
    2025.....????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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