Friday, October 06, 2006

Toronto - The Last Day

Well this is my final full day in Toronto as I fly back to England late tommorow. I would just like to make a few comments about the place.

First don't let my previous comments about beggars, weirdo's, prostitutes put you off visiting this city if you get chance. All big cities have these problems and yes Toronto has its fair share but to be honest I've never felt in any serious danger. For a start there always seems plenty of people about.

I enjoy walking when I explore a city and there are certainly plenty of good walks, anyone like me would appreciate that. Lakefront trail, Toronto Islands, High Park, various suberbs are interesting areas, I'll post photos when back home.

There are the obvious sites to see so plenty to visit, CN tower and Niagara falls are a must.

The people are very friendly and make you feel welcome, travelling alone that is always a big plus. Last night for instance I was in a bar watching some lads play Pool when a chap just came over and asked if I fancied a game, we played for quite a while, I did warn him I was good then he proceeded to beat me.

Food many good restaurants and places to eat, but I will criticise the bars they are quite spread out for my liking (although good atmosphere when you find them). In my culture we tour from bar to bar rather than stay in the same place but its just different here.

Those that like shopping the centres are really good with many bargains to be found. I suppose it helps me with the pound been so strong and the Canadian Dollar about as valuable as the Italian Lira or Monopoly money.

I did make a slight mistake in coming at this time of year I think a lot more goes on during the summer months around the Harbour Front area and Nathan Phillips square, plus other areas. Maybe I should have come a month earlier but I have enjoyed many aspects of the city.

Finally I will say thanks to a former blogger who did give me a lot of information on where to go and where to stay clear of. This info was very accurate and I really appreciated it, saved me so much time looking around. I doubt whether she will read this but if she does Thanks.

9 comments:

airliebird58 said...

You sound as if you had a really interesting time. It will be nice to have you back :)
BTW, we did it. Old Trafford here we come! They'll hear some noise there for a change ;)

Jenny said...

Glad you enjoyed yourself in Toronto and got to check out the Falls--one of my favorite sites. You are right about most big cities having the same issues, and I have found that most Canadian cities are very clean and safe. I like your analogy about the Canadian $ worth the same as the Lira!

ArleneWKW said...

Being able to walk from bar to bar is definitely a plus. Especially is you don't have to drive home afterwards. Toronto definitely seems like a good place to visit.

Rachel said...

Sounds like you had so much fun! I am glad you enjoyed your trip. I bet Niagra Falls was awesome.

Mick & Cathy said...

Airliebird,
Don't you eat too many of their Prawn Sarnies.
And don't even think of taking a felt pen and scrawling LUFC over any of the seats.

Jenny,
I'll be posting the photo's of the Falls plus others as soon as I've sorted them out.

Arlene,
Yes the car must stay at home, its one of the reasons I never hire on vacation. I enjoy the social side to drinking and would rather pay for a Taxi if necessary.

Rachel,
It was but I'm tired now. Back to normal routine, been home 30minutes and work phone me because they have problems.

airliebird58 said...

Crikey, I wont be eating anything there! May partake in the odd pint though lol.
The hubby is coming along with us, to make sure I behave myself I think :)
Its murder when work call you all the time. Happens to the hubby too. At least they dont call the home phone now after I was a bit harsh once!

Unknown said...

Mick glad you had a wonderful trip and I am looking forward to seeing some pictures. Welcome back!

Mick & Cathy said...

Airliebird,
Been to Old Trafford a few times to see the mighty whites. Always find not insulting the locals very hard.

Tex,
Yeh blogger is playing up with photo's for some reason. Just tried again.

airliebird58 said...

This will be my 4th visit, have never seen football there though, always rugby :)