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Title:True North Strong & Free
Notice:Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524
Moderator:POLAR::RICHARDSON
Created:Fri Jun 19 1987
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1040
Total number of notes:13668

218.0. "Toronto accommodation assistance" by TRUCKS::GWILLIAMS () Thu Aug 24 1989 09:42

    
    Hi,
    
        I am visiting the Toronto area October 17th to November 1st
    with my wife and our 9 month old daughter. We are coming over from
    the UK to see my wifes' sister who lives in Hamilton. Unfortunately
    we cannot lodge with her due to lack of space.
    
        I've got the accommodation brochure from the Ontario Tourist
    Board (very friendly, helpful people), but there is one slight problem.
    There are hundreds of Hotels/Motels listed but there is no way of
    knowing what the places are like.
    
        We've booked the flight, I've arranged for a hire car for the
    duration of the trip and we will be staying in the Cara hotel on
    our first night. Now I am looking for a Hotel/Motel which accommodates
    young children - supply a crib/cot etc. - preferably with an indoor
    pool (my daughter loves the water) and just a few of lifes creature
    comforts - private bathroom, TV, etc. Ideally we want something within
    20 to 30 Km of Hamilton, possibly overlooking the lake (not too
    important though). I would be very grateful for any suggestions. My
    sister-in-law doesn't drive so she doesn't really know the area
    too well, hence this request.
              
         If there are any Deccies in the area who fancy getting together
    for a drink and a chat then I'd be real happy to see you. It's great
    meeting people from other places.
                  
         Thanks in advance
    
             Gary.
    
    
    P.S.  What will the weather be like at that time of year ?
    
    
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218.1McDonalds here is like McDonalds there.KAOM25::TOMKINSThis MIND left blank INTENTIONALLYThu Aug 24 1989 16:071
     Try Journeys End, Best Western, Holiday Inn, etc..
218.2Burlington has it now.TRCO01::TROTTIMichael J.Fri Aug 25 1989 13:4131
    
   A new hotel - VENTURE INN - was recently built on Lakeshore Road
   in downtown Burlington.  
   
   It directly overlooks Lake Ontario.  Burlington is adjacent to Hamilton.
   I have never stayed in it but have been to the restaurant/night club
   down below - A real nice place.  It seems like an excellent choice if
   one of your goals is to stay close to Hamilton, as Hamilton really 
   lacks in the hotel business.
    
   I hear the rates are around $75.00 CAN for week days and $50.00 CAN
   for week-ends. I don't know if it has a pool but the toll free number
   is 1-800-387-3933.
    
   By the way I am from Hamilton, and can recommend that you try 2 great
   restaurants in the Hamilton area:
    
    	Black Forest Inn - German Food - Very Inexpensive ;^} but very
    			satisfying.
	Ancaster Old Mill - Very Elegant and Expensive with great food.
    
    
    Hope this helps,
    
    Mike  
  
    
         
 
    
    
218.3SPECIAL PRICES FOR DEC EMPLOYEESEMILE::DESTOMBESI_t's F_rench A_rchery A_gencyFri Sep 22 1989 18:3313
    Hi man,
    
    I just read yesterday on VTX that Deccies have some special pricing in
    hotels such as Best western, Holiday inn and 50 others. I can't tell
    you where to find it (may be employee advantage on US VTX) and I don't
    know if it works in Canada. But it may help.
    
    I worked 6 monthes in Toronto, 5 years ago for Sperry and it's a very
    nice place; don't miss Niagara Falls! just SUPER!
    
    Have a good trip.
    
    Vincent from Paris who's going to Quebec next week.
218.4Looking for CHEAP lodging..WEWAND::POWERSThu Mar 28 1991 15:314
    I'm planning on visiting toronto to locate a lost friend at month-end
    April.  I may stay 1-3 nites.  I'd like to find a place to crash for
    the nite.  Nothing fancy, just lodging.  Anybody out there got a
    recommendation??
218.5exKAOFS::S_BROOKAsk Not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for ME!Thu Mar 28 1991 15:485
    Where in Toronto ?   Remember when people say Toronto, they are now
    looking at an area about 60 kms * 30 kms (40 * 20 miles) !!!  Even if
    lodging is cheap, no one wants to trek half way across the city to get
    to iit!
    
218.6HOw's thisWEWAND::POWERSFri Mar 29 1991 10:262
    Well, I'm looking for a friend who I believe lives on Ridgeway court,
    or Place, Seems to be in the southe/central part of Toronto
218.7TRCO01::FINNEYKeep cool, but do not freezeTue Apr 02 1991 23:0219
    Hi guy -
    
    reading your reply here reminded me that I forgot to resply to your
    mail message ...
    
    The area where Ridgeway is is just north of the Queen Elizebeth Express
    Way, near the Humbar River. There is a road near there called the
    Queensway that parallels the QEW, along this road are, I think, several
    motels, though not within about 10 blocks of Ridgeway. I don't have any
    names for you. If you can't find lodgingd in that area, then there is
    a Holiday Inn, and a Ramada about 15 mins away (by Major Highway). From
    Ridgway, head down the Queensway (east or west) to the nearest ramp onto 
    the QEW westbound, head west until you get to the Hwy 427 northbound,
    then about 4 - 5 miles up the road you will see the hotels on your left
    and right, with ramps leading off to them. YOu will have to go to the
    next major street exit and double back to get to the Holiday Inn on the
    west side.
    
    Scooter
218.8What a funny way to give directions.SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingWed Apr 03 1991 14:088
	Very strange all these directions......

	Eastbound, Northbound, Westbound.............

	Do you folkes all carry implanted compasses?

	Heather
218.9KAOFS::S_BROOKAsk Not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for ME!Wed Apr 03 1991 14:2123
    Heather,
    
    No, but when you consider the geometry of the 95% of the main roads
    around Toronto it's all very clear ...
    
    Firstly, it looks like the Romans built them (long and straight)
    
    Secondly, they all run North-South or East-West (approximately) 
    
    
    Yes there are a few major roads that wind like around, but they are
    few and far between, unlike Britain where normally the shortest distance 
    between two points is either miles out of your way, or a road a snake
    would break its back on!
    
    
    The only town so far I have become totally disoriented in Canada is
    Hamilton Ontario but then after I worked out how it lays, I had no
    problem ... but in spite of living near Bracknell in England for almost
    14 years, I could still become incredibly disoriented there ... talk
    about needing a compass!
    
    Stuart
218.10KAOFS::S_BROOKAsk Not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for ME!Wed Apr 03 1991 14:265
    Yeah, but Scooter, there are signs which still confuse ... like
    "To 401 East" and it's pointing you west!  Or 419 (the road to the
    Airport) North which heads more West than north!
    
    Stuart
218.11POLAR::RICHARDSONSick in a balanced sort of wayWed Apr 03 1991 16:536
    It was my understanding that the Lake Ontario beltway portion of the
    Grand Canal upset the north/south east/west grid in Toronto. Can anyone
    confirm or deny this?
    
    Glenn
    
218.12Helps you find your way around; you remember when it's absent.COVERT::COVERTJohn R. CovertWed Apr 03 1991 21:2415
>SUBURB::THOMASH
>	Very strange all these directions......
>	Eastbound, Northbound, Westbound.............
>	Do you folkes all carry implanted compasses?

I've heard this comment before from other folk from your island nation.

You see, in both the U.S. and Canada, we have an important navigational
aid seldom available in England.

It's called...

	   ...the sun!

/john
218.13SUBURB::THOMASHThe Devon DumplingThu Apr 04 1991 08:435
	The sun.................you mean you carry a sundial too???????


	Heather
218.14KAOFS::S_BROOKAsk Not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for ME!Thu Apr 04 1991 12:143
    Naaaaa ... too cumbersome ...  astrolabes maybe ....
    
    
218.15Star light, star bright...KAOM25::RUSHTONThe frumious BandersnatchThu Apr 04 1991 15:396
...and at night, we look for POLARIS (a cluster in the KAO segment of the
universe), trouble is it only works in the Kanata area.

Astronomically yours,

Pat
218.16TORONTO AIRPORT HOTEL?LISVAX::GRAYWed Nov 11 1992 04:458
    I need a hotel near the airport for (probably) just a one night
    stopover on my way to Calgary in December. We have 2 small children so a 
    good hotel with connecting rooms or a suite is preferable. Do we have any
    corporate rates on any of the airport hotels? My memories of these
    hotels is about 10 years old so any recommendations are welcome.
    
    Tks and rgds
    John
218.17SheratonCGOOA::LMILLERhasten slowlyThu Nov 12 1992 04:246
    Brain is a bit frazzled, but we have a corporate rate with the
    Sheraton near the Calgary ariport.  It is near the CGO offices which
    are also near the airport.
    
    LM from EMO7
    
218.18TORONTO!!LISVAX::GRAYThu Nov 12 1992 04:478
    I'm glad you said your brain was a bit frazzled - I need a hotel near
    Toronto Airport (staying with the out-laws in Calgary).
    ^^^^^^^
    
    Tks John
    
    PS When is the Calgary office closed during Christmas/New Year? I may
    need to use mail or DTN.
218.19Dec 24, 25 & Jan 1KAOFS::LOCKYERThu Nov 12 1992 11:484
    According to our fiscal calendar, the Calgary office should be closed 
    on Dec 24 25, 1992 and Jan 1, 1993.
    
    Regards
218.20KAOFS::M_COTEFree speech costsThu Nov 12 1992 18:397
    
    
    Gary,
    
    	We're assuming there will be a date the office is re-opened?
    
    Just wondering,
218.21Don't know about connecting rooms...TROOA::PILGRIMExpatriate Newf - Insanity IntactFri Nov 13 1992 16:4022
    Here in T.O. almost all the airport hotels offer DEC discounts..
    
    Carleton Place	$72
    Bristol Place	$99
    Hilton		$123
    Marriott		$ ?
    Constellation	$ ?
    
    Other airport hotels offer standard overnight specials...
    
    Valhalla		$96
    Skyline		$69
    Radison		$89
    
    
    All the above have limo and/or bus service to/from the airport and
    would be able to give you details about that if you call 'em.  
    Toronto information is (416) 555-1212.  (HEY - there may be folks who
    don't know that.  Not likely... but maybe!!)
    
    BB
                                                 
218.22LISVAX::GRAYMon Nov 16 1992 04:594
    
    Tks BB
    
    Rgds John
218.23PHONE #'S ??LISVAX::GRAYFri Nov 20 1992 13:176
    
    Can someone post the phone #'s and/or fax #'s for Carleton Place Hotel and 
    Bristol Place Hotel (Toronto airport hotels) ; we can't get Directory 
    Assistance to answer.
    
    Tks John
218.24Ask and ye shall receiveTROOA::JMILLSthe fine art of surfacingFri Nov 20 1992 13:544
    Carlton Place Hotel (Best Western) 416-675-1234
    Bristol Place Hotel 416-675-9444
    
    JM