Going to Canada. Need Advice from my fellow Canadians!!!

[Alx]

Well boys, im going to Canada with the wifey from July7th at night too July 11th afternoon. Were coming in through Niagara Falls, looking for a nice route for the four days, will be in the Aston of course . Just wasn't sure to stay in Niagara for all the time or spend a day there and go else where. Im open to plan a nice route for different things everyday. Just need some of your guys help, since you know the area. If anyone can suggest a nice 4 day trip plan (hotels, what city's to go to, what to see) for me, i would very much appreciate it! Thanks in advance, Alx!

 

[Bruce]

I'm obviously a Canadian myself, but I'm afraid I'm not familar with that particular area. Here's an idea, why don't you drive to Vancouver and give me a ride in your DB9 J/K.

On a more serious note, I'm sure Siko or Bartek Sikorski will be of greater help!

I think most Canadians would agree there isn't much to see in either Manitoba or Saskatchewan, for a tourist anyways. Therfore I wouldn't bother heading into such territory (unless you're inclined to visit Alberta or British Columbia).

 

[Choleric]

[insert mindless canadian joke here]

Sounds like a nice trip Alex, have fun in your new wheels, I am sure you'll stretch it out a bit.

 

[notic]

Should be a great drive. If you don't mind driving a little further I suggest you stay in Toronto instead of at Niagra falls, it's probably changed since I went two years ago, but when I went there wasn't too much to see (at Niagra falls). If you do head to Toronto, check out this restaurant. I've heard many good things and the next time I go I'll be sure to check it out as well. Other than that I can't give you any advice, like Bruce I live on the other side of Canada. You should msg Siko, I think he lives around there.

 

[chonkoa]

Well boys, im going to Canada with the wifey from July7th at night too July 11th afternoon. Were coming in through Niagara Falls, looking for a nice route for the four days, will be in the Aston of course . Just wasn't sure to stay in Niagara for all the time or spend a day there and go else where. Im open to plan a nice route for different things everyday. Just need some of your guys help, since you know the area. If anyone can suggest a nice 4 day trip plan (hotels, what city's to go to, what to see) for me, i would very much appreciate it! Thanks in advance, Alx!

Not too familiar with Niagara area except the falls, and that was long time ago. You can get hotels that are very close to the fall, with the revolving restaurant- I think it is close to the convention area or something.

I have heard wonderful things about Montreal, so that will be a nice trip but it may quite some kilometres.

Now if you are going to Alberta- then there are beautiful places to visit.

 

[chonkoa]

Should be a great drive. If you don't mind driving a little further I suggest you stay in Toronto instead of at Niagra falls, it's probably changed since I went two years ago, but when I went there wasn't too much to see (at Niagra falls). If you do head to Toronto, check out this restaurant. I've heard many good things and the next time I go I'll be sure to check it out as well. Other than that I can't give you any advice, like Bruce I live on the other side of Canada. You should msg Siko, I think he lives around there.

The CN towers restaurant is a fantastic one- I always go there when I go visit my sister.

 

[siko]

I haven't been in the Niagra region since I was a kid... and last I heard it's a bit of a cheesy tourist place with nothing else really than the falls. Plus I don't know southern Ontario that well so I'm afraid I'm kinda useless for advice.

That said, if you are going to be in that region, I think Notic's idea to drive up to Toronto sounds good. Costal drive with stops in Hamilton & Mississauga... which I hear are quite nice. Again, I haven't been there but it's an idea.

 

[Alx]

Sounds like a very good idea. Interested in going to Toronto as well. Sounds like a good plan so far, i thought we might have had people from that are, thus the thread. But all the info is apprecaitted. Sounds awesome so far.

 

[Bruce]

Sounds like a very good idea. Interested in going to Toronto as well. Sounds like a good plan so far, i thought we might have had people from that are, thus the thread. But all the info is apprecaitted. Sounds awesome so far.

Here are some people you might want to contact - all of them reside in Ontario!

450SEL 6.9 - Toronto
Bighead - Toronto
GermanyFoamy - Toronto
Habitual Speeder – Ottawa
Lambornima - Toronto
PC-Valkyrie– Toronto
sunnyman12 - Hamilton
Kev - Toronto

 

[Alx]

Very cool Bruce, thanks alot!!! Hopefully they will see the thread too... i will send them PM's regardless.... Again thank you!

 

[Habitual Speeder]

Disclaimer: Any of the following is simply my opinion. I treat it as fact, but non-believers may not.

Hmmm...Niagara Falls is cool for about 30 seconds. Sure, the falls are neat, but you can only stand there for so long in the mist. They have a couple of casinos, now, if you're interested. And, they have no shortage of cheesy museums (Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, etc)...

Check it out to say you've been there, but I wouldn't stay long.

I grew up in Cambridge, which is about an hour away from the Falls. I lived in Toronto for about 8 years, until I moved to Ottawa, last year. My advice? Keep driving to Toronto. It's only another hour & a half. It's a city of nearly 3 million folks, so, it has a lot to offer.

If you're thinking of making the trek, let me know...I'll see if I can point you in the right direction, when you get there.

 

[Habitual Speeder]

And, if you can rope the wife into it, Champ Car's Grand Prix of Toronto is that weekend.

 

[Zonda]

It's only another hour & a half.

He's driving an Aston

Sorry Alex, can't help you with Canada. Shout if you're coming to Sweden though

 

[Habitual Speeder]

He's driving an Aston

True. Although, the Ontario Provincial Police are tricky bastards with Lidar tripods. There are a couple of spots of which he'll need to be weary.

 

[Kev]

You can definitely check out Niagara on the Lake. There should be some good scenic routes there. If you are into wine, there are quite a few winery there. Definitely recommend you have a meal at the Hillebrand Estates.

I haven't been to Niagara Falls in a long while, but, the casinos I heard are booming with a lot of things to see and do (not necessarily gambling).

Do watch out for the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police), they are very watchful w/ speeders these days.

If you are planning to check out Toronto as well, it's not a far drive. Place to visit is probably CN Tower in Downtown, There's actually a brewery (Steam Whistle) near CN Tower that I was told is very interesting.
Then you have Bloor Street a little north of there. Yorkville is one of the tourist attraction here (lots of nice shops, boutiques, restaurants...etc).

Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum are all under renovation but still open for visits.

Other places like the Distillery district may be of interest to you as well.

If you are interested in more details for things to do in Toronto, check out ShowMeToronto.com – Guide to Toronto Hotels, Toronto Tourism, and all Toronto Canada has to offer...

Hope this helps.

 

[Alx]

Disclaimer: Any of the following is simply my opinion. I treat it as fact, but non-believers may not.

Hmmm...Niagara Falls is cool for about 30 seconds. Sure, the falls are neat, but you can only stand there for so long in the mist. They have a couple of casinos, now, if you're interested. And, they have no shortage of cheesy museums (Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, etc)...

Check it out to say you've been there, but I wouldn't stay long.

I grew up in Cambridge, which is about an hour away from the Falls. I lived in Toronto for about 8 years, until I moved to Ottawa, last year. My advice? Keep driving to Toronto. It's only another hour & a half. It's a city of nearly 3 million folks, so, it has a lot to offer.

If you're thinking of making the trek, let me know...I'll see if I can point you in the right direction, when you get there.

Certainly interested in going to Toronto, would love some info and stuff. i will be Staying at the Embassy suites in Niagara Falls, but i will drive anywhere.

 

[450SEL6.9]

Hi Alx. Toronto is a pretty decent city to visit. I live just outside Toronto. I only lived in Toronto, actually Scarborough, for a short time in the 1980s. Today, I work primarily in Toronto.

The new casino near the Falls is called Fallsview. There is also a new golf course and I played it earlier in the season. As Habitual Speeder pointed out, the Falls cease to be cool after 30 seconds.

If you are going into Toronto, there are a few roads that you can drive on (safely) to test your Aston. The 407 ETR is a toll road and you will be billed for using it, but there are fewer cars . . . wink, wink. The best stretch of road in Toronto is probably Rosedale Valley. It is below the Bloor Street Viaduct, which unfortunately was a suicide hot spot.

I don't know if you are a movie fan or not, but there is a Victorian town that appears in many Hollywood movies. Kev mentioned it already. It is actually the old Gooderham & Worts Distillery in Downtown Toronto. I would recommend visiting it. There are many art galleries, cafes and restaurant in there. It is quite nice in the evening.

If you have small children, you can take them to the indoor amusement park at Woodbine Centre - Welcome. Casa Loma is another nice attraction.

 

[Alx]

You guys have been INCREDIBLY helpful, i have taken notes and printed info on all those spots mentioned, i myself wanted to drive around Canada but my fiance wants to start at Niagara Falls. Has family there. So we will travel from there on a daily basis. No time rush, so hopefully we will capture all the places mentioned around Toronto. Thanks for all the info guys, i will be sure to make all the right stops.

 

[Kev]

If you do have children, you may also want to check out Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan (about 30 - 45 min drive), while you are near there, Vaughan Mills is the biggest shopping centre in Ontario.

If you like to roam within downtown, you can also check out Ontario Place if you have kids.

Here's a complete wine route tour guide:
Wineries of Niagara on the Lake
I may have mixed up the restaurant of Hillebrand and Inniskillin. I know I went to one of them, it was a courtyard cafe.