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mysticaldream
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Registered: Jan 2006
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posted July 10, 2006 08:33 PM
 
Hi!
I am planning a trip to Canada with friends in October. We are thinking of visiting Toronto and Ottawa and of course, stopping to see the falls. Is there enough to do/see there or should we drive on in to Montreal and Quebec City? I would appreciate any tips or opinions!Thanks! IP: Logged |
DayDreamer
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posted July 10, 2006 11:44 PM
Hi mysticaldream,How long do you plan on staying? October is usually a lovely time of year because all the leaves change colour then, so it makes for a scenic road trip (but more so on the small highways and side roads north of the lakes shore). If you have time Montreal and Quebec City is not too far from Ottawa. http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/B2C/00/default.asp
http://www.quebecregion.com/e/ I dont know if youve already checked this website out or not...
http://www.ontariotravel.net/TcisCtrl?site=consumers&key1=home&language=EN There's always lots to see in Toronto... http://www.toronto.com/ Ottawa of course youd have to check out the parliment buildings! http://www.ottawatourism.ca/forms/index.asp?intSite=1 The drive from Niagara Falls to Toronto is around an hour and a half by highway 401. From Toronto straight to Ottawa, also via 401, takes about 3 1/2 hours. And from Ottawa to Montreal it doesnt even take 2 hours...and to Quebec city it would be at the least another 2 hours.
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mysticaldream
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posted July 11, 2006 07:24 AM
Thank you so much Daydream!That is exactly what I was looking for.
I guess I should be practicing my French for Montreal. My last French class was in college in 1993 (my age is showing here, haha). Do you think we should at least attempt French in Montreal or will English be acceptable?
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pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 11, 2006 07:27 AM
English is somewhat acceptable... the signs are mostly bilingual, with the exception of some highway signs, which are ouest/est/nord/sud... but you can understand that...I found Montreal completely gracious!
I would go again in a heartbeat. IP: Logged |
sunshine9
Knowflake Posts: 913
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted July 11, 2006 10:38 AM
There's lots to see & do in Toronto; you've got to see the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the world! with the Skydome below, and Casa Loma if you get a chance. And when you're in Ottawa, across the river is Hull with the gorgeous Museum of Civilization (the architecture alone is worth seeing; when i was at the University of Ottawa, we had our spring formal there  ). They also have those hour-long cruises that take you from Ottawa to Hull. Downtown Montreal is reminiscent of Paris, with the quaint cobbled streets. The Biodome (I think they changed the name to the Ecomuseum) is a must-see if you go there (well, if you like that sort of thing); they recreate several different habitats & have so many species of animals & birds; it's a funky indoor zoo. I could go on... there's so much to do there, depending on your interests.  IP: Logged |
mysticaldream
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posted July 11, 2006 03:37 PM
Thanks guys!I am really excited. I went to the library and got some French lesson tapes to refresh my memory. by the way, the biodome sounds great! Thanks again.......errr......Merci beaucoup.......lol IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 11, 2006 09:59 PM
Oh yeah!! and they have an insectarium too, it was awesome!
As well as the biodome, oh, and the street performers!!!!!!!!!!! wow!
Even if it's all in french, they are storytellers and awesome to experience!Likewise, Toronto is awesome! So much to see!
The ROM, Ontario Place,Zoo, as well as theatre that is world renowned!
so much! IP: Logged |
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