Toronto - Thoughts?

[FrancoDiSantisxxx]

I have been to Montreal, twice, Vancouvers is on the agenda but not Toronto.

 

Anyone have any ideas on average weather in the fall or late spring? Hotel recommendations? Things to do when your clients do not show up at the last minute....

 

 

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[KY_TOP]

I use to go to Toronto before I found my way to Montreal. My last trip to Toronto was 3 years ago. I usually stayed at Courtyard by Marriott on Younge St. It is just a block from Remington's and Church Street (Toronto's Gay Village) is only a block over. I went in September and the Weather was mild and I walked everywhere I wanted to go. Then I returned in October and it snowed.

But, I'm sure some natives can give you more info than me. It was a Fun city for me, enjoy yourself.

[+ Lucky]

SARS.

[Guest fukamarine]

>SARS.

 

Stupid cunt!

 

fukamarine

[IamI2002]

Finally! Somebody said it. Ms. Senility always has a oositive spin.

[Luv2play]

The Delta is a good choice too if you want to be close to Remingtons, the Gay Village, and downtown generally for dining and shopping. It is virtually right across the street from Remingtons and I have entertained escorts in that hotel and found it very convenient. The rooms are standard executive as I remember.

 

As for weather in the "shoulder" seasons, it is variable. Plan for some rain, some gorgeous days (cool nights) and some horrid days, especially if you are talking April or late October/early November. Snow is rare and wouldn't stay on the ground generally but is not unknown. Toronto has the "lake effect" as it is on a large body of water so it tends to have more humidity than, say, Montreal. This makes it seem colder than it really is on those cold, damp days.

 

As for SARS, Lucky should "get a grip"! The news is turning positive and Toronto has just been removed from the list of SARS-affected places by the WHO (just heard it on the radio as I was typing this-say you heard it from me!).

[Luv2play]

Forgot about things to do when the client doesn't show up. If you stay close to Remingtons, you can just hop over there. You will find lots of guys drooling over the dancers but wishing they could get the "real thing"!}( You may just be lucky to meet someone nice and horny!!!}( }( I know if I was there, that would include me!

[Kando]

Well, I used to go to Montreal before I discovered Toronto! I usually stay at the Delta (right accross the street from the male nude heaven on earth, a.k.a Remington's!) or the Courtyard Marriot, which is 2 blocks away. Both are clean, reasonably priced and offer very good service.

 

SARS was the last thing on my mind when I was there last week gorging myself on the delectable cocks of the Toronto hunks at Remington's :9. I'm going there again the first week of August.

 

Have a GREAT time there, which shouldn't be too difficult ;-)

[Guest rizzuto]

The more upscale part of town is Yorkville, in the area around Bloor (west of its intersection with Yonge). Lots of interesting shops and restaurants, not far from parks and museums, and not that far from the gay village (or is it a ghetto?).

 

Two excellent places to stay in Yorkville are the Four Seasons and InterContinental. More money than the mid-level places mentioned in other posts, but Canada is still a relative bargain for US travelers.

 

Toronto is also one of the great theatre cities in North America -- both for large-scale productions and for smaller companies. If you enjoy live theatre, Toronto is worth a trip for that alone.

[fedssocr1]

Toronto's a big city, so there are plenty of things to keep you occupied between trips to Remington's.

 

I'm heading back up there at the end of September to see REM and enjoy the city.

 

The Delta is where I have stayed the last several times I have been up there, but there are tons and tons of nice hotels in the city centre. Try and get a place along Yonge St for convenience. I will be staying at a new place called Yung Tower which is right across the street from the Eaton Centre; new 1 bedroom condo for C$119/night. And only a block or 2 from Remington's. I have stayed at the Courtyard Marriott mentioned above in the past as well. It comes down to where you can find a good deal. With a glut of rooms and tourism still lagging a bit because of the SARS scare there deals to be found. I haven't been up there in a year and a half, so I am looking forward to my trip.

 

Weather can be quite variable. I have been there in August and the temps were in the 50s and been there in November with quite nice weather. Spring and Fall are unpredictable. Just pack some layers, take an umbrella and you will be fine.

 

As others have noted, there is lots of good theater, some excellent live music, interesting museums, neat neighborhoods, fun shopping... And the downtown core is quite walkable with excellent public transportation.

[FrancoDiSantisxxx]

Toronto in the Fall

 

>Weather can be quite variable. I have been there in August and

>the temps were in the 50s and been there in November with

>quite nice weather. Spring and Fall are unpredictable. Just

>pack some layers, take an umbrella and you will be fine.

>

 

Since it now looks like I will not be in San Francisco for Folsom Street Fair this year, I am thinking mid to late September for Toronto and Montreal combined. The Montreal trip should make me regret I never studied French more, which would make me that much more appreciative of Toronto.

 

>As others have noted, there is lots of good theater, some

>excellent live music, interesting museums, neat neighborhoods,

>fun shopping... And the downtown core is quite walkable with

>excellent public transportation.

 

I found Montreal to be easy to get around to on both a bike and a subway and I understand Tornto will be a similar experience. Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.

 

 

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[FrancoDiSantisxxx]

Tsk, Tsk

 

>SARS.

 

 

You are behind the times, as usually, Lucky. Ben Franklin cured SARS in 1774.

[Michael]

RE: Toronto in the Fall

 

>

>Since it now looks like I will not be in San Francisco for

>Folsom Street Fair this year, I am thinking mid to late

>September for Toronto and Montreal combined. The Montreal trip

>should make me regret I never studied French more, which would

>make me that much more appreciative of Toronto.

>

 

Mid to late September should be good for both Toronto and Montreal.

 

It's best to avoid Toronto during the first 2 weeks of September

(unless you are a film fanatic) since that is when the Toronto

International Film Festival takes place, and it is impossible to

find hotel rooms at any price.