Comments on: Ben’s going to Canada!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:36:36 +0000

Hi Ben
Sad to see your “eastern Canada” trip only extends as far as Quebec. As an east-coaster myself, I think you’re missing out! Enjoy your time in central Canada – T.O., Mtl, Ottawa, they are all great cities!!!

By: ACBB

ACBB — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:13:59 +0000

@QF
It’s a typical Torontonians view of Niagara as a day trip because of the great transport options into the area. The GO Transit is superb. However for a true backpacker finding the amazing river areas and activities beyond the Family Tourist areas is a must.

The Niagara is one of the world’s great rivers. Incredible scenery down river that is so accessible. Fantastic easy hikes along and in the gorge, helicopter rides, cycling trips, winery/vineyard tours, Niagara on the Lake, two of the Great Lakes within easy cycling distance, Jetboating on the river, great nightlife to unwind, some of the best restaurants in the country, cheap eats too, (which backpackers always find) and of course the amazing waterfalls and acordant activities. These activities generally take about three days to enjoy comortably.

The tyranny of hotel and tourist trap propaganda about the falls obscures what is actually under your nose when you look at the falls. It’s a river!

By: ms

ms — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:45:33 +0000

Benjamin,

If you are still planning on visiting Polish town in Toronto you should look for Roncesvalles neighborhood.

Sadly, it’s much smaller and on the “lower key” side in comparison to Chicago’s kingdom of Poles, worth exploring though. Currently, the portion of the main street is under construction, however, I don’t think this should prevent you form visiting.

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Online IT Training Courses — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:47:48 +0000

It’s almost two weeks. But there is no update from your end. How’s your life going? I think now you’re planning to visit Toronto.

By: Tang Tang

Tang Tang — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:43:11 +0000

I forgot to mention, even if it’s not Chinese related. A famous dish to eat in Quebec province is the poutine. In Montréal, the best place to go is La Banquise, while in Québec city it would be Chez Ashton. Enjoy !

By: QF in Toronto

QF in Toronto — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:34:00 +0000

Forgot the Niagara part. It’s a day trip from Toronto and there are many options:
GoTransit weekend
Megabus
and various tours (google “Niagara Falls day trip Toronto”.

There are weekend night fireworks by the fall during summer months.

http://www.niagaraparks.com/attractions/fireworks.html

By: QF in Toronto

QF in Toronto — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:28:40 +0000

Unfortunately Megabus doesn’t go to Ottawa yet. You may try the train:
http://www.viarail.ca/en/deals/

Too bad that Via’s summer sale ended a few days ago. If you’re under 25, you may also take advantages of the youth discount:
http://www.viarail.ca/en/fares/discounts/youth-18-25

If you haven’t booked your flight yet (probably not likely), you may consider fly to Detroit (much cheaper than Toronto) and rent a car for a driving trip. Just another option while you said public transportation is your choice of transportation.

Good luck. I can be reached by e-mail.

By: Benjamin Ross

Benjamin Ross — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:41:52 +0000

@QF

I was looking into Megabus, but for some reason it doesn’t stop in Ottawa. Any suggestions on bus service between Toronto > Ottawa > Montreal > Quebec City? Still trying to decide on whether to stop in Niagra. Can it be done in a single day? Definitely worth checking out or more of a tourist trap? Goal of this trip is primarily to look at urban centers, but a day of seeing Niagra might be a worthwhile detour I’m thinking.

By: QF in Toronto

QF in Toronto — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:29:10 +0000

You should consider the new Megabus service between Toronto, Kingston, Montreal, and Niagara Falls.

I’d be glad to take you out for lunch if you have time to spare in Toronto.

By: Tang Tang

Tang Tang — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:15:48 +0000

In Montréal, I suggest you eat lunch at Qing Hua Dumpling, 1676 Lincoln. The neighborhood around the Guy-Concordia metro station is not an official Chinatown, but high number of Chinese live there.

In Montreal’s Chinatown, you’ll find a 小肥羊 restaurant. There’s another one south shore in Brossard on boulevard Taschereau.

You can also try to do the Montréal-Québec ride by train with Via Rail.