Trip to Toronto

richyirich · #1 11-11-2008, 04:59 PM

I'm thinking about taking a trip to Toronto (Canada) to see a friend during my one-week vacation in mid-February. I've been searching for plane tickets, and the lowest price I found was in the $600 range (I'll be flying from Seattle). I've never flown to Canada before, so I was wondering if $600 is normal or high. Does anyone know whether the price will keep rising or is there a chance that the price will drop?

Also, any suggestions as to where to look for an affordable place to stay in Toronto?

Thanks!

crimson_basser · #2 11-11-2008, 06:56 PM

why would you go to toronto

hahaha im sorry im just an avid toronto hater
wish i had something useful and helpful for you
but i dont haha

Belinda123 · #3 11-11-2008, 07:15 PM

Had not been there, but you can buy some discounted ticket if you find more information, some agencies have that kind of discount ticket. Good trip.

StanFan · #4 11-11-2008, 08:10 PM

I've never had to stay in a hotel in Toronto, but looking around here might help.

http://www.toronto.com/hotels

iamlowsound · #5 11-11-2008, 08:50 PM

I have never stayed in a hotel in Toronto, but I have stayed in hotels in Scarborough and Mississauga (both are technically part of Toronto now) and I can tell you that they are much cheaper than staying anywhere near the downtown. You can get downtown in about 30 minutes using public transportation.

$600 sounds about right for a ticket to Toronto, but look into flying into Hamilton, usually about $100 cheaper and not that far out of the way, London is sometimes cheaper, but usually more expensive and it is further than Hamilton.

Toronto is a cool city, I recommend checking out the Eaton center and the Holocaust Museum, if you get the chance. Also, the "gay district" on Church street is a very interesting place, but don't go there at night as it turns into a place with lots of drug addicts. There are a lot of cool little restaurants and clubs with live shows, so try and get out and see some stuff. Toronto is one of the few places in Canada with actual culture.

lowsound

Jiggybass · #6 11-11-2008, 09:23 PM

+1

Also the Hockey Hall of Fame is pretty cool too.

Fontaine · #7 11-11-2008, 10:29 PM

come to Newfoundland, we got George Street.

bmc · #8 11-11-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fontaine

come to Newfoundland, we got George Street.

And Chess's Fish and Chips

Barfly · #9 11-12-2008, 06:14 AM

Don't stay in Scarborough. 'Tis "The hood".

Deacon_Blues · #10 11-12-2008, 06:20 AM

Check out The Rex - a downtown jazz club on Queen Street. Cool place.

There's some nice music shops in Toronto too, like Steve's Music located on the same street but further west.

The hotels are rather expensive there I guess. I stayed at the Holiday Inn right in downtown when I was there a month ago. $200-230 per night plus tax. Glad I didn't have to pay it myself..

Google is your friend when it comes to hotels so it's rather easy to find and compare prices. Just remember to consider traveling costs as well if you pick a hotel outside of town - Rental cars, gasoline, parking tickets, subway tickets ($2,30 per trip IIRC), taxi...

By the way, no chance you can stay at your friend's place?

It's usually better to book flight tickets in advance, and the less flexibility you can handle, the cheaper tickets you get. To me, $600 sounds decent for that trip as it's rather long, but I can't really tell as I've never flown within North America. You might be able to find something cheaper though if you look at alternative airports, low-price flight companies etc.

T.O.Bass · #11 11-12-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by crimson_basser

why would you go to toronto

hahaha im sorry im just an avid toronto hater
wish i had something useful and helpful for you
but i dont haha

Can it, frenchie.

Phalex · #12 11-12-2008, 07:14 AM

Toronto in February? Everything should be cheap.

You sure you've thought this through?? Why not have your friend meet you in Barbados or something??

bmc · #13 11-12-2008, 08:04 AM

February is probably the nicest time to visit Toronto. Empty streets, howling winds off Lake Ontario, snow, high wind chill.

You can always try to see Canada's pride, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

**Mark Wilson** · #14 11-12-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fontaine

come to Newfoundland, we got George Street.

Unfortunately, Newfoundland comes with Newfies.

Mark Reccord · #15 11-12-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

Unfortunately, Newfoundland comes with Newfies.

Just as Ontario comes with Ontarians...

Now behave or we won't send your transfer payments this year.

Mark Reccord · #16 11-12-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bmc

February is probably the nicest time to visit Toronto. Empty streets, howling winds off Lake Ontario, snow, high wind chill.

You can always try to see Canada's pride, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Good luck getting tickets. The level of fan support in Toronto is staggering considering how bad the team's been for the last 40 years. It's not easy to get Leafs tix and they're really expensive to boot.

crimson_basser · #17 11-12-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Reccord

Good luck getting tickets. The level of fan support in Toronto is staggering considering how bad the team's been for the last 40 years. It's not easy to get Leafs tix and they're really expensive to boot.

well put

haha, i just dislike toronto because every time ive been there, the streets were rolled up and everything was closed before 9

maybe i was in some of the wrong areas, but even my parents who have been there many times over the years always complain about a lack of attractions and even places to eat.

i just find it a boring city.

in Montreal there's always something to do, and everyone is always up and about at any time of night