Toronto visit in August

**Sir William** · 29th May 09, 01:13 PM

My wife will be going to Toronto on business 15-18 August and has invited me to go along.

I'm going to be on my own most of the time as she will be busy. Not sure where we'll be staying yet, but I suspect somewhere near the Convention Centre.

Looking for suggestions on what to see and/or do, to include any recommendations for kilt friendly pubs. I know I want to see Ft York, and I'll probably check out Kensington Market. Anything else I should see or do?

**McMurdo** · 29th May 09, 01:52 PM

There are tons of things to do in Toronto, here are a few websites for you to check out
http://www.seetorontonow.com/Visitor...tractions.aspx

http://www.toronto.hm/attractions.html

You may be interested in Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Zoo, etc. Of course no visit to Toronto would be complete without a kilt night with the SOKS.

Let us know closer to the day where you'll be staying and I'm sure we can figure something out.

**ccga3359** · 29th May 09, 02:25 PM

Niagara Falls is but an hour and a half away. The only way to see the spendor of the American falls is from the Canadian side.

**Wompet** · 29th May 09, 04:03 PM

It's true - the view is much better from the Canadian side.
Like Glen said - give us enough notice, and you'll be surrounded by kilt-wearing Canadians (and there should be a stray 'merican in there too).

**Sir William** · 29th May 09, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Niagara Falls is but an hour and a half away. The only way to see the spendor of the American falls is from the Canadian side.

A good suggestion, but I've seen the Falls several times and from both sides (Canadian side is definitely the best).

This trip is limited to just Toronto and what I can get to without a car. We'll be flying in and spending a long weekend.

**Sir William** · 29th May 09, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

There are tons of things to do in Toronto, ...Of course no visit to Toronto would be complete without a kilt night with the SOKS.

Let us know closer to the day where you'll be staying and I'm sure we can figure something out.

Thanks Glen and Wompet.

I'll get back in early August to make arrangements for a kilt night. I'm thinking of possibly going kilted the entire time I'm there.

FYI - we'll be staying at the Fairmont Royal York.

**McMurdo** · 29th May 09, 04:44 PM

Something you might want to keep in mind is the Fergus Highland Games, happening from August 7th-9th.

**Sir William** · 29th May 09, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Something you might want to keep in mind is the Fergus Highland Games, happening from August 7th-9th.

Well, I'll have just returned from Scotland and won't get to Ontario until 15 August, so I'll have to pass, but I thank you for the recommendation.

As long as I can find a pub relatively near the Fairmont Royal York, I'll be happy enough until I can meet my wife after her client dinners.