Blogs from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America - page 15

Excellente nuit apres ma petite marche de cette nuit. Ce matin j' ai découvert de jour que je suis passé a une trentaine de metres de l' hôtel. Dans le noir, sans éclairage, a l' opposée je n' ai pas reconnu le bâtiment. L' hôtel est acceptable, mais limite, son seul intérêt est d' être pratiquement en centre ville, et abordable en prix. Ce matin la voiture reste au repos, car ce garer a Toronto n' est pas particulièrement facile, et les prix sont assez dissuasifs. Apres un bon km je prends un café et croissants (super bons) dans un bistrot presque Français. A l' hôtel pas de café ni pdj. Je continue mon chemin en direction du port, avec un détour vers la CN Tower. La tour CN a Toronto est l' embleme de la ... read more

Was picked up by the shuttle At 1:30. All prepared to hand the drive an nice tip to ensure prompt service, I squeezed the tip in my hand tightly as I loaded my own luggage into the van. We drove to another location to pick up one other passenger. A handsome 34 year old visiting from Vancouver. he laughed when I asked if he was in school there saying " oh gosh no, I am 30 30 30 30 30 30 4 " he appologigized for the stutterin and I replied " no problem, Im not busy and not going anywhere for an hour or so." I assume his place of birth, marmara Ontario was too much to get out as he pulled it up on his phone to show me On a map. I spent ... read more

A long time coming Back in December, with no travel planned I was sat in the lounge watching some inane program on TV when I was struck down with a super idea. Let's go to Canada. I ran it by Gemma, who for the most part is that voice of reason and the limit switch on my impulsiveness. I didn't anticipate for one minute she'd agree, but she did and after several weeks of planning and deciding on locations, activities, budget etc we booked flights to Toronto, an internal flight to Victoria and a flight back from Vancouver. It was 7 long months before we finally turned my absurd and flippant idea into a reality, but man what a trip it turned out to be! Toronto goes Gerry-atric We arrived in Toronto and made our way ... read more

When selecting a landmark meeting point to meet friends or do business in the north end of Toronto, you will find Chalkers Pub at 247 Marlee Ave in North York to be a very convenient destination. Located on the second floor of a strip mall this is a very spacious place with a huge 2nd floor patio. This is a World Cup hangout. This particular pub is located close to Eglinton Ave and Allen Rd intersection; its a great meeting point because of its proximity to three major highways, and I find its surprisingly easy for folks who live downtown to get to as well. Tested by previous experience, its the farthest point I can ride on my bicycle and back home again and not have it be an ordeal. On June 17th 2014, the Smojoe ... read more

After weeks (more like months) of planning and anticipation, we're almost there! China, that is. decided to take advantage of a Wagjag deal on an airport hotel with long-term parking. It also allows us an easy start on our flight day - tomorrow, already! We depart Pearson's Terminal 1, tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. 13 hours and 20 minutes later, we'll land in Beijing. I doubt that we'll hit the ground running, but will hopefully have our eyes and all other senses wide open and ready to absorb all surrounding sights and sounds Chinese! Feeling good that we've done some more than cursory research and acquainted ourselves with a bit of info about the main spots on our guided tour. Heck, we've even downloaded to our handy iPad, a healthy smattering of guide maps, descriptions and highlights ... read more