Best area of Toronto....

CHANGEinWAVES
CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
edited March 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
to stay in? Kinda doing a cheap weekend with a friend for spring break. Just wondering the best 'tourist' area to stay in with possibly a days inn... or similar type hotel. Oh and suggestions on what to do while we're there would be great! :)
Thanks in advance!
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  • Thorns2010
    Thorns2010 Posts: 2,201
    Pift, why would you want to go to Canada for spring break....hell why would you want to go to Canada ever?? :twisted: :mrgreen:
  • Cinnamon Girl
    Cinnamon Girl Posts: 1,854
    Thorns2010 wrote:
    Pift, why would you want to go to Canada for spring break....hell why would you want to go to Canada ever?? :twisted: :mrgreen:

    BOOOO. :evil:
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  • Thorns2010
    Thorns2010 Posts: 2,201
    Cinnamon Girl wrote:
    Thorns2010 wrote:
    Pift, why would you want to go to Canada for spring break....hell why would you want to go to Canada ever?? :twisted: :mrgreen:

    BOOOO. :evil:


    Uh-oh! Ummm.... never you mind what I said!! :mrgreen:
  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    Thorns2010 wrote:
    Pift, why would you want to go to Canada for spring break....hell why would you want to go to Canada ever?? :twisted: :mrgreen:
    my friend has a airline voucher... and we're looking for a flight that she can use the voucher for both of our tickets... Toronto seemed to come up with the cheapest flights. now if only i can get a cheap hotel... and blah blah blah... :)
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • Red_Dot
    Red_Dot Posts: 1,454
    When I went to Toronto I stayed at the Bond Place Hotel - very basic, but was pretty close to everything, and we got it cheap!
    Its in Dundas St.

    I was only there for two days, but it seems to be a pretty spread out city.
    This place was near the subway and about a 15/20 minute walk to the harbor.

    Also there is an airport shuttle that will drop you out front of the hotel.
    Take me for a ride before we leave...
  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    M.G wrote:
    When I went to Toronto I stayed at the Bond Place Hotel - very basic, but was pretty close to everything, and we got it cheap!
    Its in Dundas St.

    I was only there for two days, but it seems to be a pretty spread out city.
    This place was near the subway and about a 15/20 minute walk to the harbor.

    Also there is an airport shuttle that will drop you out front of the hotel.
    thanks I'll check into this.

    When I went for the Ed shows... i stayed in a cool place, but I can't swing the price this time around. :|
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  • qwerty1
    qwerty1 Posts: 142
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    to stay in? Kinda doing a cheap weekend with a friend for spring break. Just wondering the best 'tourist' area to stay in with possibly a days inn... or similar type hotel. Oh and suggestions on what to do while we're there would be great! :)
    Thanks in advance!

    As long as you stay downtown toronto, youre pretty close to everything. 20-30 min walk close, and there is allways the subway and street cars. There is a Days Inn on carlton, just west of yonge and college subway station. its not really in a touristy area, but your a 10 minute walk away from the eaton centre, yorkville, the art gallery, the museum, a 20 minute walk away from queen st west, the annex(bloor west) and the waterfront, and a 3 minute walk away from the gaybourhood. :) If you want to stay in the traditional touristy area, i would sugest staying close to queen west. the sheridan on queen, or the holiday in on king are good, but pricier bets. Be sure to check out kensinton market and eat at a restauraunt on baldwin st.
    This sidewalk is for regular walking, not for fancy walking!
  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    i just visited TO for the first time in January and I had a blast! Go to hotels.com and get a deal. i stayed at the sheraton center downtown and walked everywhere. there are taxis to get further out.
    I love to turn you on
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    M.G wrote:
    When I went to Toronto I stayed at the Bond Place Hotel - very basic, but was pretty close to everything, and we got it cheap!
    Its in Dundas St.

    I was only there for two days, but it seems to be a pretty spread out city.
    This place was near the subway and about a 15/20 minute walk to the harbor.

    Also there is an airport shuttle that will drop you out front of the hotel.
    thanks I'll check into this.

    When I went for the Ed shows... i stayed in a cool place, but I can't swing the price this time around. :|

    dont you know someone you can stay with? LOL ! sorry, my first time back in a week and i take a shot at you. :)
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    the wolf wrote:

    dont you know someone you can stay with? LOL ! sorry, my first time back in a week and i take a shot at you. :)
    ha ha.... I wouldn't of expected any less from you funny guy... :P
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • JaneNY
    JaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Thorns2010 wrote:
    Pift, why would you want to go to Canada for spring break....hell why would you want to go to Canada ever?? :twisted: :mrgreen:

    What the hell? (Unless you're joking) Toronto is an AWESOME city. I've stayed at the Delta Chelsea many times. Its near tons of stuff, there's good restaurants, good shopping, night life... what's not to like in TO?

    We've seen a couple shows at the Mod Club - that's a nice area on College Street.
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    JaneNY wrote:

    We've seen a couple shows at the Mod Club - that's a nice area on College Street.
    I was hoping to see a show while there, so I'll check this place out. thanks.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,325
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    to stay in? Kinda doing a cheap weekend with a friend for spring break. Just wondering the best 'tourist' area to stay in with possibly a days inn... or similar type hotel. Oh and suggestions on what to do while we're there would be great! :)
    Thanks in advance!

    mind some random questions?

    where are you coming from?
    what's your budget like?
    looking to shop? if so, elaborate on your tastes.
    looking to sightsee? if so, elaborate on your tastes.
    looking to hit some clubs and lounges? if so, elaborate on your tastes.
    looking to enjoy at least a proper lunch or dinner at some point? if so, elaborate on your tastes

    yes, kinda crude i know, but it'll help to speed the process along,...
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    100 Pacer wrote:

    mind some random questions?

    where are you coming from?Philadelphia, though flying from Newark NJ
    what's your budget like?cheap, cheap, cheap
    looking to shop? if so, elaborate on your tastes.if we shop we'd rather it be local artist studd
    looking to sightsee? if so, elaborate on your tastes.yes, museums and architecture and parks... any historical things too
    looking to hit some clubs and lounges? if so, elaborate on your tastes.like to enjoy some music while there
    looking to enjoy at least a proper lunch or dinner at some point? if so, elaborate on your tastesI'm not a picky eater but the friend is. I would love to have poutine again...and anything mom and pop.

    yes, kinda crude i know, but it'll help to speed the process along,...

    thanks.... :mrgreen:
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,325
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    100 Pacer wrote:

    mind some random questions?

    where are you coming from?Philadelphia, though flying from Newark NJ
    what's your budget like?cheap, cheap, cheap
    looking to shop? if so, elaborate on your tastes.if we shop we'd rather it be local artist studd
    looking to sightsee? if so, elaborate on your tastes.yes, museums and architecture and parks... any historical things too
    looking to hit some clubs and lounges? if so, elaborate on your tastes.like to enjoy some music while there
    looking to enjoy at least a proper lunch or dinner at some point? if so, elaborate on your tastesI'm not a picky eater but the friend is. I would love to have poutine again...and anything mom and pop.

    yes, kinda crude i know, but it'll help to speed the process along,...

    thanks.... :mrgreen:

    mind giving me a few days to work on my humble recommendations? promise to have something substantial for you by the end of the weekend, coolio?
    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."

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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    100 Pacer wrote:

    mind giving me a few days to work on my humble recommendations? promise to have something substantial for you by the end of the weekend, coolio?
    that would be fine.
    thanks so much!!!
    it'll be during the week of march 14th to the 22nd (some time in there)
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • even flow - question mark
    even flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    to stay in? Kinda doing a cheap weekend with a friend for spring break. Just wondering the best 'tourist' area to stay in with possibly a days inn... or similar type hotel. Oh and suggestions on what to do while we're there would be great! :)
    Thanks in advance!


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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    WOOO HOOO 2 weeks left till my trip :)
    I'm dancin in my pants :D


    I'm craving poutine sooo bad!!


    can anyone recommend good Canadian beer???
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • bovy_j
    bovy_j Posts: 1,008
    edited March 2009
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:


    can anyone recommend good Canadian beer???

    You're damn right I can! Rickards Red, Molson Canadian, Moosehead Light/ Moosehead Green, Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale, Labatt Blue, Sleemans Honey Brown, etc, etc,...the choices are endless, as we have some fantabulous beer here in Canada! :P
    My personal favorite would either be Moose Green or Rickards Red though.
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    bovy_j wrote:
    Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale
    this one sounds like I'll love it!!!
    might have to get it in the airport while waiting for my friend to land!!
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"

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