montreal and toronto

decides2dream
decides2dream Posts: 14,975
edited July 2011 in The Porch
oh how i look forward to you both!!!



who's going? what should we do in both cities, where should we eat, cmon....share!
we are staying at the novotel hotel in both cities, have never been to either...and after the year i've had, sooooooo looking forward to these shows, these cities, and hope to meet/hang with so many of you!

natives, share your pointers, and travelers, where we all meeting up?
a little over 2 months, woooohooooo!
8-)
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  • Lukin19
    Lukin19 Posts: 545
    Super Sex and Chez Paris in Montreal. Brass Rail and Zanzibar in Toronto all close to both venues. :lol:
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    decides2dream wrote:
    oh how i look forward to you both!!!



    who's going? what should we do in both cities, where should we eat, cmon....share!
    we are staying at the novotel hotel in both cities, have never been to either...and after the year i've had, sooooooo looking forward to these shows, these cities, and hope to meet/hang with so many of you!

    natives, share your pointers, and travelers, where we all meeting up?
    a little over 2 months, woooohooooo!
    8-)

    I'm very much looking forward to the show in Montreal. Haven't been there since the Expos left but I'm sure it will be fun! In my house I actually have some shit that I "acquired" from my last trip to Olympic Stadium. Maybe a few pictures and such from some closed bars and clubs from the middle and upper decks of the Stadium that were "closed off" during their last season. Just a rumor though.
  • Hinn
    Hinn Posts: 1,517
    decides2dream wrote:
    who's going? what should we do in both cities, where should we eat, cmon....share!
    Not going to Toronto, but I'll be in Montreal.

    http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/2011 ... -montreal/

    http://thisallencompassingtrip.com/2011 ... e-toronto/
    115 bucks for half a haircut by a novice? I want my money back!
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 99,885
    decides2dream wrote:
    oh how i look forward to you both!!!



    who's going? what should we do in both cities, where should we eat, cmon....share!
    we are staying at the novotel hotel in both cities, have never been to either...and after the year i've had, sooooooo looking forward to these shows, these cities, and hope to meet/hang with so many of you!

    natives, share your pointers, and travelers, where we all meeting up?
    a little over 2 months, woooohooooo!
    8-)

    I'm going! :)

    Montreal, I'm staying for 2 nights (Sept 7th & 8th). First day, it's pretty much attending the pre-party/after party & show @ the Bell Centre. Next day will be enjoying the sites. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is my favorite stop. And a stroll on Rue St. Catherine is a must. Might be hitting up With Temptation playing @ the Métropolis that night.

    Toronto? There is so much to do. Four day's is not enough but planning what to do during these day's will be fun. Laura & I are organizing the Wishlist Foundation pre-parties @ the Loose Moose on Sept 11th & 12th. Two Pearl Jam show's @ the Air Canada. Then sweet after parties there after. There is the Toronto Film Festival happening. Really want to catch a few films but 1 will be good enough. ;) Orioles are in town from the 9th to 11th. Tempted to check one game. The Saturday afternoon game looks like the win. Will definitely be checking out the Hockey Hall of Fame. And also will be stopping by Greek Town.

    CAN'T WAIT!!!! :D:D:D
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 23,059
    Lukin19 wrote:
    Super Sex and Chez Paris in Montreal. Brass Rail and Zanzibar in Toronto all close to both venues. :lol:

    :lol::lol::lol:
    We will be going to the Hockey Hall of Fame 1 day for sure
    2005 - London
    2009 - Toronto
    2010 - Buffalo
    2011 - Toronto 1&2
    2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
    2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
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    2018 - Fenway 1&2
    2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
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  • MrMerkinball
    MrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    Toronto

    ATTRACTIONS to Check Out:

    My favorite attraction in the entire city is the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario). Spend an afternoon there. Trust me - it is an amazing experience.

    http://www.ago.net

    Depending on the weather, a trip to Center Island would be a great way to spend the day before the show(s). Beaches, hiking trails, gardens

    Shopping on Queen St. is a great experience as well. The Eaton Center is undergoing a lot of renovations, but all the stores are open, and there are some new ones in there.

    Restaurant's:

    Right beside the ACC is the Real Sports Bar and Grill. This is one of my favorite places in the city!! It was voted the best Sports Bar in North America by ESPN. You have to make reservations to get in. Maple Bacon Mustard Chicken WIngs are amazing

    A hidden gem of a restaurant is on Elm St. It's called Adega. A little pricey, but one of my fav's.

    I'll post more later.....
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,221
    Hiya,
    I set up a facebook group last night for the discussion/arrangements of trains between gigs, trips (one to Niagara Falls is being planned for the 10th - I know many people have said not to bother, but seems I am flying over the pond I want to see as much as I can). It is called Pearl Jam Canada Tour 2011 - Trains and Things.
    I can't link to it here as I am work and can't access facebook from my work network, but can do tonight.
    All ideas gratefully received and we thought that people could post when they've booked trains or buses etc, and that others may wish to join them etc...
    We did a similar thing last year between the Dublin and Belfast gigs and the train journey was great.
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,221
    link to group -
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... =group_r2j
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 99,885
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    My favorite attraction in the entire city is the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario). Spend an afternoon there. Trust me - it is an amazing experience.

    http://www.ago.net

    Only a 15 minute walk away from my hotel stay? Will have to check it out. :)
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 99,885
    dottles wrote:
    link to group -
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... =group_r2j

    thumbsup.gif

    I've already booked & planned all the hotels, trains, yada yada yada, from Sept 7th though Sept 16th.
    Can't wait!! :)
  • RedMosquito22
    RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Toronto is an awesome city!! Should be a great time.
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  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,221
    demetrios wrote:
    dottles wrote:
    link to group -
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=gro ... =group_r2j

    thumbsup.gif

    I've already booked & planned all the hotels, trains, yada yada yada, from Sept 7th though Sept 16th.
    Can't wait!! :)

    Let us know what you've planned/booked and we'll see if we can do the same, though I know you're an early bird...and I am a night owl :lol::lol:
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    i post in facebook Toronto page.. what im going to do during stay there.. :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,221
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i post in facebook Toronto page.. what im going to do during stay there.. :lol:
    I can see I am going to have to keep an eye on your influence on those boys Dimitris!
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • shep
    shep Houston Posts: 5,902
    Lukin19 wrote:
    Super Sex and Chez Paris in Montreal. Brass Rail and Zanzibar in Toronto all close to both venues. :lol:

    Priceless..... :lol:. I learned my lesson to stay the fuck out of the Zanzy last time I was there 4 years ago....
    demetrios wrote:

    Montreal, I'm staying for 2 nights (Sept 7th & 8th). First day, it's pretty much attending the pre-party/after party & show @ the Bell Centre. Next day will be enjoying the sites. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is my favorite stop. And a stroll on Rue St. Catherine is a must. Might be hitting up With Temptation playing @ the Métropolis that night.

    What D, you're not going to get a tour of the most famous dressing room in the NHL??? For Shame!



    In all seriousness though... lots of fun things to do in Toronto. If you're into the shopping thing, Queen St West is the spot to go as someone already pointed out. The mall in North York is also very nice if you like upscale shopping without the crowds. If you're doing the touristy thing, the ROM (Royal Ontario Muesum) on Bloor street is also fantastic, and of course there's the Hockey Hall of Fame.

    If your a huge music fan, look into the local scene, Toronto has so many fantastic bands it's amazing. And while crusing Queen St West stop into the Horseshoe Tavern at Queen and Spadina - it's the first bar the Rolling Stones ever played in in North America.... everyone has played there at some point in time or another (but chances are the area with the stage will be closed down during the day).
    Houston, Texas... Believe it or not, there are 7 million people here... must be a couple of fans who'd love to see you play.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 99,885
    shep wrote:
    demetrios wrote:

    Montreal, I'm staying for 2 nights (Sept 7th & 8th). First day, it's pretty much attending the pre-party/after party & show @ the Bell Centre. Next day will be enjoying the sites. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is my favorite stop. And a stroll on Rue St. Catherine is a must. Might be hitting up With Temptation playing @ the Métropolis that night.

    What D, you're not going to get a tour of the most famous dressing room in the NHL??? For Shame!

    If I can find somebody to tag along with me interested in going & wouldn't mind wearing a Bruins shirt that Thursday, sure! :P
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,221
    Will I understand the hockey thing after my visit to Canada? :D:lol::D
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    dottles wrote:
    Will I understand the hockey thing after my visit to Canada? :D:lol::D


    As long as you drink the water while you're there.
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    dottles wrote:
    dimitrispearljam wrote:
    i post in facebook Toronto page.. what im going to do during stay there.. :lol:
    I can see I am going to have to keep an eye on your influence on those boys Dimitris!
    :lol:
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dottles
    dottles Posts: 9,221
    DS1119 wrote:
    dottles wrote:
    Will I understand the hockey thing after my visit to Canada? :D:lol::D


    As long as you drink the water while you're there.
    Well historically I have an issue of dehydration, so will have to make a point to drink water! :D
    2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 
    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
    2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii. 

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