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Anyone been to Toronto or Niagara Falls?

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  1. nowicki2005 nowicki2005 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2009 (3/16/2009 11:20pm)

    I'm going there in a couple weeks for a mini vacation. I've never been to either. I was just wondering what are some of the thing that I should visit and do. I know the obvious, niagara falls. I'm also going to a baseball game in toronto but what else.
  2. amymarie1967 amymarie1967 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2009 (3/16/2009 11:26pm) in reply to nowicki2005

    Toronto has a great nightlife. They also have this great mall underground.

    Have fun.

    Oh, and Niagra has casinos around it, otherwise it's pretty boring.
  3. mkm44 mkm44 is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2009 (3/16/2009 11:33pm) in reply to nowicki2005

     
    Originally Posted by nowicki2005 View Post

    I'm going there in a couple weeks for a mini vacation. I've never been to either. I was just wondering what are some of the thing that I should visit and do. I know the obvious, niagra falls. I'm also going to a baseball game in toronto but what else.

    Wow awful choice for vacation, but obviously I'm biased because I now live here.

    Baseball game, Raptors game, Leafs game
    Fallsview Casino
    Niagara Falls
    Maid of the Mist if it's running
    Whirpool JetBoat if it's running
    Clifton Hill
    Niagara On the Lake

    That's about it, this area sucks balls.
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    Mar 16th, 2009 (3/16/2009 11:33pm) in reply to nowicki2005

    Niagara Falls (Canadian side) has 2 casinos. The Fallsview is newer and nicer, Casino Niagara is older but I believe has more hold em tables available. Lots of tourist stuff there and the restaurants are all expensive. Niagara on the Lake is a nice area to walk around if you're into scenery. Lots of golf courses as well but 2 weeks from now will still be too early for that. The area all around the Rogers centre where you see the ball game has lots of restaurants and clubs within walking distance to check out. Enjoy.
  5. dtrain dtrain is offline

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    Mar 16th, 2009 (3/16/2009 11:35pm) in reply to amymarie1967

    niagara, fire up the sundowner, best nudy bar around. If you want a bj the place to the left is known for it. Fallsview doesnt run anything less then 2/5 nl on the weekends, but niagara has 1/2 with 100 max. If you want to do ghey tourist cliche stuff go on the maid of the mist(boat) and walk around clifton hill. Firefly is a half decent club in fallsview.

    Toronto has a ton of clubs and shit to do. Google it for what you might like.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 12:25am) in reply to nowicki2005

    What do you like in terms of nightlife and I will tell you where to go. Toronto has literally any type of club/bar/lounge you can think of
  7. Jennifear Jennifear is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 1:03am) in reply to nowicki2005

    Stay in Canada. For the most part the US side is a shithole.

    Clifton Hill.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 1:06am) in reply to Jennifear

    Go to the top of the CN Tower and watch people deal with the see through plexiglass floor.

    Go ahead and walk across it yourself too.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 1:41am) in reply to nowicki2005

    Number one tourist attraction of the Buffalo/Niagara Falls/Toronto area: Jennifear.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 2:25am) in reply to Underdog

    i live here (10km away) for school and go to school in niagara on the lake.

    pm me for my celly if u wanna meet up for some drinks.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 2:35am) in reply to hostile

    if your a sports guy then go to a hockey game in either buffalo or toronto, both cities are obsessed with hockey and crowds are really into the game(buffalo will be much cheaper seats tho).

    def do maid in the mist @ the falls- its the boat ride at the base of the falls.

    are you going by yourself? with gf? group of guys? this would help people give you suggestions
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 5:36pm) in reply to AceRunner

     
    Originally Posted by AceRunner View Post

    if your a sports guy then go to a hockey game in either buffalo or toronto, both cities are obsessed with hockey and crowds are really into the game(buffalo will be much cheaper seats tho).

    def do maid in the mist @ the falls- its the boat ride at the base of the falls.

    are you going by yourself? with gf? group of guys? this would help people give you suggestions

    just going with the gf. we werent able to go anywhere for spring break because of work and we just want to go somewhere. its going to be a very short trip. we live in MI and are leaving early early on a Monday morning to Niagara Falls, spending the night there at the Hilton, then going to toronto tuesday morning and then driving home late late at night, after the Tigers game.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 6:07pm) in reply to nowicki2005

    I went to Pearson airport en route to Sarnia. I really wish there were non stop flights from Vancouver to Sarnia, so I wouldn't have to waste 3 hours of my life in the supposed centre of the universe Toronto. Sarnia was because my brother was working for Imperial Oil, and I was flying in to stay the weekend as he had Penn St. Michigan football tix.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 7:37pm) in reply to Spiltbongwater

    The new redesign of the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) is a MUST if you are into art, worth every penny of the admission price. If you are the museum sort, there is also the Royal Ontario Museum in mid-town. Raptors, Leafs (if you're rich enough to afford the scalpers prices), The Toronto Rock has a hell of an atmosphere for home games, and the club scene is pretty lively. You might even get shot, just like at a real club in the States . . . j/k.

    Niagara Falls is boring to those who have been there before. I went there last year for the first time in over 2 decades. It is an awesome sight to see, and you HAVE to do the Maid of the Mist tour, as well as going to the back of the Falls. Awesome site.
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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 8:52pm) in reply to nowicki2005

    skylon tower is the nuts, great food and the view is GREAT.
  16. trajan30 trajan30 is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 9:24pm) in reply to nowicki2005

     
    Originally Posted by nowicki2005 View Post

     
    Originally Posted by AceRunner View Post

    if your a sports guy then go to a hockey game in either buffalo or toronto, both cities are obsessed with hockey and crowds are really into the game(buffalo will be much cheaper seats tho).

    def do maid in the mist @ the falls- its the boat ride at the base of the falls.

    are you going by yourself? with gf? group of guys? this would help people give you suggestions

    just going with the gf. we werent able to go anywhere for spring break because of work and we just want to go somewhere. its going to be a very short trip. we live in MI and are leaving early early on a Monday morning to Niagara Falls, spending the night there at the Hilton, then going to toronto tuesday morning and then driving home late late at night, after the Tigers game.

    I'm from Toronto and spend a lot of time in Niagara Falls.

    The Hilton is right across from Fallsview so if you want to play some cards that's the place to go. I don't know what the action is like on a Monday, but at least you can gamble. It's real nice and they have great table games if you or your girlfriend prefer donating. Casino Niagara is close by and has lower stakes games but more action.

    The falls is about a 9-iron from the hotel so you can go for walk and stuff. The Maid of the Mist sounds popular. The jetboat ride is pretty awesome. Lots of restaurants you should ask the concierge or someone here that knows better than I do.

    After the Jays there are lots of restaurants in the area. Hooters, Gretzky's, pretty much like 50 of those mid-class dining joints. If you want to find a real nice restaurant, look hard and you'll find hundreds. Yorkville or on Avenue Rd is prob your best bet for upper-class stuff. If it's a nice day, your girlfriend will probably go nuts for a stroll around Yorkville (Bay St/Bloor St) there's sick shopping there. The Eaton Centre is the place to go for shopping if the weather is not cooperating.

    CN Tower is always popular but very touristy. You'll have a great time at the Jays game, especially if Doc is pitching. The nightlife on a Monday is kinda hurting so good luck if that's your style.

    Have fun.
     
  17. trajan30 trajan30 is offline

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    Mar 17th, 2009 (3/17/2009 9:28pm) in reply to Spiltbongwater

     
    Originally Posted by Spiltbongwater View Post

    I went to Pearson airport en route to Sarnia. I really wish there were non stop flights from Vancouver to Sarnia, so I wouldn't have to waste 3 hours of my life in the supposed centre of the universe Toronto. Sarnia was because my brother was working for Imperial Oil, and I was flying in to stay the weekend as he had Penn St. Michigan football tix.

    I hope you enjoyed your stay in Sarnia, the Choda of Ontario
     
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