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For financial reasons I'm considering changing our (two adults) March vacation destination from southern beaches to somewhere more local (Eastern Canada). But I don't want it to feel like a downgrade. Help me come up with ideas? [more inside]
posted by platypus of the universe around Oakville, ON at 10:58 AM - 2 answers

Asking for a 9-year-old kid [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit around Toronto, ON at 8:07 PM - 7 answers

We have beloved cousins in Toronto that we visit all the time. We've asked for tips before. This time, we're going in late summer, probably the week at the end of July/beginning of August or the first full week of August. We're interested in fun recs for things to do and places to eat, and this time, we'll have the time to venture a bit outside of town if it's worth it. More inside. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown around Old Toronto, ON at 12:40 PM - 16 answers

Toronto peeps, please settle this UP Express / Dundas West argument... [more inside]
posted by dobbs around Toronto, ON at 3:13 PM - 4 answers

Headed to Toronto in June. We are big walkers and would love suggestions for areas that showcase the city’s diversity. We will have a car and are staying in Toronto Metropolitan University student housing. Shopping centers or malls count too if they’ve got interesting stuff
posted by genmonster around Old Toronto, ON at 9:56 AM - 13 answers

Looking to take a train tomorrow from Toronto to Kingston to see the eclipse. The eclipse starts at 2:09, totality at 3:22. The train is scheduled to arrive at 12:49. Is there info on how often that train is delayed and by how long? Is there any reason to expect greater delays than usual tomorrow?
posted by ManInSuit around Ontario at 7:47 AM - 4 answers

We're flying from Pearson to a US destination on Friday morning at 8am. How early do we need to arrive at the airport? There are two adults and a child. We do not plan to check a bag and intend to use the Mobile Passport Control app. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche around Toronto, ON at 10:20 AM - 14 answers

A couple of us will be in Toronto on a Sunday in November and we would like to have brunch. The challenge: we need somewhere that has a decent range of gluten-free options that are also nut-free and coconut-free. Please share your recommendations! [more inside]
posted by sueinnyc around Old Toronto, ON at 6:18 PM - 9 answers

I'm driving up to Toronto (from Buffalo) on tuesday to see Duran Duran at the Scotiabank arena. I know there are a bunch of lots and ramps nearby, but does anyone have any recommendations for a specific one? [more inside]
posted by jonathanhughes around Toronto, ON at 6:52 AM - 4 answers

My bestie will be flying in from DC in late October to Toronto. I usually just go to Toronto for concerts or art exhibits or family stuff. What can I show her that is off the beaten path? [more inside]
posted by Kitteh around Toronto, ON at 8:57 AM - 8 answers

So this weekend didn't work out. But i can go to the beach next saturday. Is there a beach (park/conservation area etc.) within a 2-hour-not-on-the-highway drive of Toronto where the picnic/barbecuing area is within view of the beach? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... around Old Toronto, ON at 6:50 AM - 5 answers

I'm in Toronto. I really want to go away this weekend. I have a 6 year old and a dog. Where can we go? Oh, and I'm scared of driving on highways if we're anywhere near Toronto (like two lanes of divided highway with no traffic, fine...but traffic or trucks...no way, no how). My son's passport is expired. We do not have camping equipment here (we own some, but not a tent and it's stored at my friend's house and she's out of town). Is there somewhere my kid, my dog, and I could go? I can drive for maybe 2 hours. [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... around Ontario at 10:34 AM - 14 answers

Looking to help a relative who will be arriving at Pearson (YYZ) by coach bus from London, ON. She will get dropped off at Terminal 1 and needs to get to Terminal 3 for her flight. [more inside]
posted by gursky around Old Toronto, ON at 2:52 AM - 6 answers

I’ll be spending Veteran’s Day weekend in Toronto visiting my undergrad son — what’s fun touristy Toronto stuff? Is the CN Tower a reasonably entertaining experience, or are the lines and so on too long? This time of year, will the islands be worth going to? Assuming that we are willing to walk any distance imaginable, what would you do for fun in Toronto?
posted by LizardBreath around Old Toronto, ON at 1:03 PM - 9 answers

What should I see in Toronto Nov. 17-23? [more inside]
posted by klausman around Old Toronto, ON at 3:15 PM - 20 answers

Me, my spouse, and our kiddo, all Chicagoland-based, will be spending the Thanksgiving break in Toronto visiting our favorite cousins and their bouncing preschooler. We will have some chances to peel off and do things solo and we may all go out together a few times as well. Difficulty level: we've been there four or five times already, so a lot of the classic Toronto tourist stuff is long-since checked off our list. Outside of our regular trip to St. Laurence Market, the goal is to see new stuff. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown around Toronto, ON at 10:01 AM - 16 answers

While on the cycling path in front of Ontario Place, I can head west and get all the way to Oakville. Heading east, I can go about 5 minutes. How can I go further east and further west? [more inside]
posted by dobbs around Lakeshore, ON at 10:11 AM - 4 answers

Will likely relocate to Ottawa at the end of the year. Give me the low down. What are fun year round activities for a family of two adults two kids 3&7. Food, outdoor, indoor, and schools. How would you spend a low key weekend when you’re not a tourist? [more inside]
posted by St. Peepsburg around Ottawa, ON at 10:00 AM - 5 answers

I understand there will be a magnetic storm tonight. I (and my elderly relatives and my 5 year old son) wish to see the northern lights. I understand they will be this far south tonight, but light pollution and...thunderstorms...is there anywhere I can drive within say 3 hours of Toronto check into a motel for one night and see the northern lights and drive home tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... around Ontario at 5:10 AM - 5 answers

I am taking the family from New England to visit Quebec City for five days. Should I get some Canadian money here and bring it with? How much? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt around Guelph, ON at 6:49 PM - 24 answers