Going to Toronto on the 27th

[rcyannacci]

Hey all-

I'm heading to Toronto later this month for a conference and would love to hear about some fun (hopefully not too expensive) stuff to do there. I'll be staying at the Sheraton downtown and will have a few mornings and evenings free.

I've heard there is a Greektown there- I absolutely love Greek food. Any suggestions? Other restaurants I should try?

Weather this time of year? (I'm starting to get weary of the TX sun, so a break could be nice)

Thanks for any info you might have!

 

[Scratch42]

Right now though very HUMID! and SMOGY!

Well you will be right across from the Eaton Centre which has a Disney Store!LOL

I can't advise on the Greek thing, 'cause never been down there myself but hear it is good!

You gotta walk Yonge Street!

I'm at work so trying to do this quickly.

Try this link for some info:

www.toronto.com

I'll get back to you.

Scratch

 

[grinningghost]

I love Toronto. Go as often as I can. As far as restaurants, the sky is the limit.

If you have time, a cool thing to do is visit the CN Tower and go to the top where they have a room with a glass floor. You stand on it and it's like walking on air - and it's a LONG way down.

 

[Cruisin]

The Downtown Sheraton Center is absolutely beautiful. I stayed there in May. The beds are fit for royalty!

There are tons of things to do in Toronto. Scratch will be able to help you with info.

Have you tried posting on the Canadian Board? That should get you some quick help.

Have fun

 

[Dolphin_Girl008]

rcyannacci,

Here's another link for you:

http://www.torontotourism.com/

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[Pugdog007]

Originally posted by Cruisin'Kroezes
The Downtown Sheraton Center is absolutely beautiful. I stayed there in May. The beds are fit for royalty!

I stayed there last Summer and was not impressed with Sheraton Eaton Centre. Room was a bit run down. Maybe they are refurbishing and had not gotten to my room yet? I prefer the Intercontinental on Front St.

Try to see a show. When I was there in April The Producers and Hairspray had just opened. Also catch a taxi and take a look around Kensington. It's a row of houses that are stores and they have neat things. Lots of vintage stuff. I've been to Toronto 4x in the last 3 years so if you have any questions I'd be happy to answer.

 

[Cruisin]

Pugdog007

I have stayed twice at the Sheraton Downtown Center and both times the rooms we have stayed in were very nice.

Maybe they are refurbishing a few rooms at a time???

They had nice big comfy beds with tons of pillows on them and nice fluffy duvets, we thoroughly enjoyed the rooms.

 

[rcyannacci]

Thanks all for the information, websites, advice. Good to know about the Disney Store- always a home away from home.

 

[Jo-Anne]

The "Danforth" area is very popular for Greek food/stores. We love a restaurant called Pappa's Grill. The East/West subway line (Bloor subway line - go east direction) takes you to that vicinity, but not sure I'd know which stop it is as we always drive. Our summer weather has not been very predictable yet! We are usually in high 20s celcius right now (mid 80s F) but have yo-yo'd between cool and hot/humid. Today we hit 29 degrees C (90F) and tomorrow they are calling for 20 ~70F. If weather turns consistent again, expect high 80s during your stay. Have a great time! Jo

 

[Pugdog007]

Originally posted by Cruisin'Kroezes
Pugdog007

I have stayed twice at the Sheraton Downtown Center and both times the rooms we have stayed in were very nice.

Maybe they are refurbishing a few rooms at a time???

Quite possibly. I booked our room on Expedia so maybe I got a bad room because of this? Don't know but ours did not have nice comforters but the old, thin comforters and it needed new carpet.

 

[CdnDisneyNut]

Originally posted by Jo-Anne
The "Danforth" area is very popular for Greek food/stores. We love a restaurant called Pappa's Grill. The East/West subway line (Bloor subway line - go east direction) takes you to that vicinity, but not sure I'd know which stop it is as we always drive. Our summer weather has not been very predictable yet! We are usually in high 20s celcius right now (mid 80s F) but have yo-yo'd between cool and hot/humid. Today we hit 29 degrees C (90F) and tomorrow they are calling for 20 ~70F. If weather turns consistent again, expect high 80s during your stay. Have a great time! Jo

Pappa's Grill is 1 block east of Chester station.

 

[rcyannacci]

Originally posted by CdnDisneyNut
Pappa's Grill is 1 block east of Chester station.

Done! Thanks for the tip.

 

[MosMom]

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