TRIP TO TORONTO. WHAT TO DO...

If you take a drive down Yonge St. heading north you will come to a little town called Richmond Hill where there is a good little shop called "American Sound" run by Angie...very nice gear there.

Not sure what is left in the downtown area, used to be nice shop in the Yorkville area, but it's been a few years since I was around there. Big HMV music shop on Yonge St. downtown - Bookstores are Chapters - like Barnes and Noble - the little places are gone.

Good restaurants everywhere in TO.

Lots of microbreweries around too....Have fun!

Ct0517 - I went to Western!

Granite Brewery on Eglinton Ave East. A great micro brewery.

The big tower is the CN Tower. It's a must see for a first timer.

Remember, Toronto is Canada's largest city so the opportunity to see top notch live music is abundant. I live in Rochester NY so for me to see a big name in Toronto is easier than going to NYC or Boston. I've spent a lifetime going to Toronto for very short trips. It's a beautiful clean city unlike anything you'll see in most of the U.S.

Comedy. Canadians are some of the funniest people on the planet and unlike say English humor, people from the U.S. get it. See if you can catch a show at Second City.

Good quality food is everywhere. I used to go to this seafood joint called The Filet of Soul. Not sure if its still around. To be honest, I would ask your concierge about dining. That sort of thing changes constantly in big cities. I've never had a bad meal anywhere in Canada. If its packed the food is good. One thing they do in Canada which is more of a tactic you would see at the Campo Di Fiore or Little Italy in New York is they come out on the sidewalk and try to lure you in for a meal. The best places don't need to do this, regardless of pricing.

If you haven't spent much time in Canada, you should try and find a good joint for Poutine. This is fresh cut fries with fresh cheese curds covered in a poultry gravy. It's really good and I've read recently that there's restaurants in Toronto that are kicking it up a bit with fancy ingredients.

There's a ton of great museums. If you have the time check one out. Again ask your concierge. I believe the Art Gallerynof Toronto is remodeling.

Check out China Town.

Go shopping at Eaton Centre.

Spend time asking questions. People are friendly. If your daughter is in school there, it's in your best interest to get to know the city. It's a great one I can assure you.

This is going to piss some people off but Canadians are not in love with the U.S. Remember this. They hate our outlook on gun laws and health care and cannot understand it at all. They basically think we're stupid on issues like this. If you lean towards the right On US politics keep it to yourself.

Soundscapes on College is a great CD shop.

Sonic Boom on Bathurst is great as well, haven't been to their new location but the old one was impressive.

Rotate This on Queen West is great for records.

Both Soundscapes and Rotate this sell tickets to shows and they have a good listing of local concerts on their websites.

Beer wise, Volo on Yonge or Beer Bistro on King Street are good if a bit pricey. C'est What on Front Street is quite good as well.

Hard to narrow down food but I hear that Burger's Priest is supposed to be good.

Lots to do there enjoy your stay...

Hi

I just seen it today in the evening news, Toronto is the 4th
largest city in North America. You are lucky to come Easter week, it has been very cold so far,it is about to warm up by the end of this week. How do you like traffic? And in regards to CN Tower the bottom part looks bad ,its made of concrete in the 70's and now it can use some restoration work. Check the ROM [ Royal Ontario Museum ] at Bloor & St George and few blocks away on Bloor & Bay ,stop at Bay Bloor Radio .
George

Audiowoman
Ct0517 - I went to Western!

So did the
important fellow that is managing our future retirement
funds.
I hope my daughter graduates from there, comes back,
becomes Mayor of Toronto and approves a transportation
system that will allow for people to get to work to downtown
Toronto in under one hour from the suburbs.
Sorry for the bit of fathers remorse I showed.
It just that it takes three + hours to drive to Western to
see her as we live north of Toronto.
We just wished “our little girl” was closer to home.