Toronto here I come

[TSMichelleAustin]

I am going to be going to Canada for the first time ever for Feminist Porn Awards in April. I will be there a week in Toronto, is there anything I must do while there?

Any suggestions? Ill see all I can do in a week!

[runningdownthatdream]

I am going to be going to Canada for the first time ever for Feminist Porn Awards in April. I will be there a week in Toronto, is there anything I must do while there?

Any suggestions? Ill see all I can do in a week!

Eat - seriously, take the opportunity to sample food from all over the world. We have 1st and 2nd generation immigrants from just about every corner of the globe in Toronto and happily many have decided to share their food with us in restaurants running the gamut from grandiose to foodcart. Try at least Ethiopian, Afghan, West Indian (especially Jamaican, Trinidadian, and Guyanese), and Korean if you haven't ever had before.

See Niagara Falls - yes, the town is tacky and awful (but IMO that's a good reason to see it) but even better the falls can be really beautiful during very cold weather when parts freeze into fantastic shapes, fog swirls out of the gully, and icicles hang from trees. A wondrous sight.

Entertainment - a few large Broadway-type venues here that put on large-scale productions and usually to rave reviews which even New Yorkers approve. The biggest production company is mIrvish Productions (http://www.mirvish.com/) Depending on the week in April you arrive, you might be able to take in the season opener for the Canadian Opera Company (http://www.coc.ca/PerformancesAndTickets.aspx). Or if you're just interested in music, you'll have plenty of choices from big arena shows to small bar-venues (http://www.toronto.com/guides/concerts/?pagination=6)

Of course we have some really great nightlife as well, although I stay away from clubs and usually only do small bars so I can't tell you what the best clubs are. Many other things to see outside Toronto but, I'm guessing you're going to be here by yourself and without transportation making hard to get around. If I can help with anything, just msg me.

Hopefully the other Toronto posters will chime in with better ideas ;)

[Dino Velvet]

Good Luck with Canada. This Feminist Porn Awards; is Gloria Allred hosting?

http://media.foxbusiness.com/BrightCove/854081161001/854081161001_2564451822001_072413-cavuto-allred2.jpg?pubId=854081161001

[Amber Littlefeather]

So Looking forward to seeing you hun :)....safe travels.. xo Amber

[dderek123]

Runningdownthatdream had a many good suggestions.

If you're a hockey fan you must go to the hockey hall of fame.

CN Tower is also good for a visit. It's a really short tour but I thought it was neat.

Have a good trip!

[TSMichelleAustin]

Thanks guys... sounds like Chicago and NYC... so is there anything unique to see that u cant see in America or eat in America! LOL

Not a sports fan, love broadway but I can see that anywhere in America! LOL I will most likely see Niagra Falls considering I am staying in Buffalo before I go to Toronto, and sure my girl Amber will show me that!

CN TOwer sounds cool... I really don't do bars and clubs as I don't really drink or party! LOL Is there anything unique in Toronto besides Rob Ford? LOL

[runningdownthatdream]

Thanks guys... sounds like Chicago and NYC... so is there anything unique to see that u cant see in America or eat in America! LOL

Not a sports fan, love broadway but I can see that anywhere in America! LOL I will most likely see Niagra Falls considering I am staying in Buffalo before I go to Toronto, and sure my girl Amber will show me that!

CN TOwer sounds cool... I really don't do bars and clubs as I don't really drink or party! LOL Is there anything unique in Toronto besides Rob Ford? LOL

Indeed its a poor man's version of NYC and Chicago but better than Buffalo. As someone who's done some traveling around the world I have to say that Toronto is rather bland. Food is probably the most exciting thing to be had if only because of the diversity. Now if you were really feeling adventurous, a four hour trip up north to go dog-sledding might interesting!

[TSMichelleAustin]

Indeed its a poor man's version of NYC and Chicago but better than Buffalo. As someone who's done some traveling around the world I have to say that Toronto is rather bland. Food is probably the most exciting thing to be had if only because of the diversity. Now if you were really feeling adventurous, a four hour trip up north to go dog-sledding might interesting!

LOL thanks I lived in Chicago 8yrs and will be there the week before. But of course I will eat. Yea four hours and no car, isn't my kinda thing. Im only there a week. But I will go out and enjoy the town while there. I thought maybe something unique to see.. u know like Statue of Liberty, Sears Tower, Grand Canyon, etc.

[runningdownthatdream]

LOL thanks I lived in Chicago 8yrs and will be there the week before. But of course I will eat. Yea four hours and no car, isn't my kinda thing. Im only there a week. But I will go out and enjoy the town while there. I thought maybe something unique to see.. u know like Statue of Liberty, Sears Tower, Grand Canyon, etc.

Pretty much CN Tower, Niagara Falls, and like Derek said Hockey Hall of Fame or a Leafs game. Toronto is definitely the mecca for hockey. I feel so out of place here most of the time!

[christianxxx]

seek out the immortal Kevin Dong who is an excellent tour guide. Toronto has an excellent natural history museum and its kinda fun to ride the streetcars around the city. Chinatown is huge and has some cool stuff in it as well. It goes without saying to hit up the TS club Goodhandy's as well.

[joebotkar]

If you like museums: Royal Ontario Museum is a world class museum and learning centre. It is on the University of Toronto campus (beautiful campus). Art Gallery of Ontario (know as the ADO) is also a very nice visit. If you like classical music: Roy Thompson Hall is a great place for music. Check this link out:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g155019-Activities-Toronto_Ontario.html

[rbiller]

Hope you don't hold a grudge but being from the Buffalo area I would have to say that even though you are on a diet, be sure to get from Buffalo wings from either the Anchor Bar or Duffs which are supposed to be the best although a lot of places have them and they are also very good. Something that doesn't get mentioned a lot but is equally as good is Beef on Weck. Again available at many places.

[TSMichelleAustin]

Hope you don't hold a grudge but being from the Buffalo area I would have to say that even though you are on a diet, be sure to get from Buffalo wings from either the Anchor Bar or Duffs which are supposed to be the best although a lot of places have them and they are also very good. Something that doesn't get mentioned a lot but is equally as good is Beef on Weck. Again available at many places.

Well I hate buffalo wings, I don't like eating things on bones... but thank u for tip. I wish I was into them!

[tao1kiku]

Great unique shopping in all the small stores on Queen Street West (starting at about University avenue going west along Queen. From vintage to artsy there's lots of great and one of a kind clothing and accessory stores.

While on Queen (at just before Bathurst street on the north side) try a place called Smoke's Poutine. It's not good for you, but so tasty - about 20 different kinds of poutine. And a small place called New York Subway (that has nothing to do with subs), run by a guy kinda like Soup Nazi who makes awesome jumbo chicken satay burritos.

High Park or the Toronto Islands if you want some nature to get away from it all for a while.

Walking Danforth Avenue and all the awesome Greek food plus lots of cool little shops there too.

The Harbourfront area can be nice during the summer, often having music and food festivals there.

The ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), also the AGO (Ontario Arts Gallery)

While not very large, the Yorkville area (just slightly west of Bloor and Yonge Street) for boutique shopping and restaurants (places where the "stars" like to hang out during the Toronto Film Festival)

In the Yorkville area another option for dinner is at 14 Prince Arthur Avenue, a place called "The Host" for really incredible Indian food (my TG wife is Indian and she said this was the best Indian food she's had)

[tao1kiku]

A TG bar in the Gay strip area (On Church Street) called "Church on Church".

A bar called "Club 120" at the lower end of Church Street (formerly known as Goodhandys). Seems Thursday nights are TG nights. They used to have TG nights more often but seem to have cut back, not sure why (have the feeling they are not doing too well)

Zipperz/Cellblock (http://toronto.gaycities.com/bars/747-zipperz-cellblock) at 72 Carlton Street (at Church) also TG friendly.

A place called El Convento Rico ( 750 College St. West) on Fri and Sat night. Latin flavour dance club that is Gay/TG/Straight and all in between friendly. Have great drag shows on those nights

[TSMichelleAustin]

awesome thanks for those tips!

[tao1kiku]

My pleasure!

[dderek123]

Make sure you bring warm clothes. The weather is unpredictable this year.

http://i.imgur.com/lENA7zg.jpg

[95racer]

If you like science type stuff, the science center is really neat. A lot of hands-on displays. In the warmer weather, the zoo is very nice. Water front is nice, again warmer weather.