Place to go in Ontario

f30Seth · 02-11-2009, 05:31 PM

My friend is coming to visit me from Japan, and we are planning to go on a road trip within Ontario or Quebec. I was wondering if it's a good time to take a trip to Quebec or any other colder region for that matter, and if it's not such a good idea. Then what would be a logical choice for a short trip?
Any inputs will be greatly appreciated!

SGxi · 02-11-2009, 06:00 PM

Niagara-on-the-lake is good for wine tours.

Overnight stay in Blue Mountain is very nice, especially if you like to ski/snowboard.

If you like to go farther, Montreal is great for party, and Old Montreal is also very nice, but weather now is quite cold. Drive is about 5 to 6 hours depending on how fast you go. If you go even farther, Quebec City is also nice.

Desi · 02-11-2009, 06:28 PM

How many days do you got? A multi-stop road-trip might be in order, Ottawa is only 4 hours away and Montreal is another 2. Ottawa is good for the History/Tourist-y stuff whereas Montreal has an awesome entertainment and night-life scene.

MRQturbo · 02-11-2009, 07:47 PM

road trip starting from where?.........

f30Seth · 02-11-2009, 07:59 PM

I'm sorry for not making myself clear.
We'll be leaving from my place in North York. So Toronto. We have a full week for this trip, from 12th to 19th. Anywhere in Ontario or near states is possible option for us. Of course, we'll be cruising in my e92

MRQturbo · 02-11-2009, 08:21 PM

theres always niagara falls....great weekend trip...casinos...bars...touristy stuff....

academic · 02-11-2009, 10:13 PM

Don't know if you will get this message on time but you may want to either drive to Montreal and take the train (or drive directly) to Quebec City. Le Carnaval (de Quebec) is on until February 15th. It has a fun atmosphere and a very unique experience, especially if your friend is from out of the country.

http://www.carnaval.qc.ca/

Salut Bonhomme, Salut Bonhomme, Salut le Bonhomme Carnaval...

montreal red · 02-11-2009, 10:18 PM

come to montreal ! lots of clubs and restaurants to try out... go play a little over at the casino....etc etc

NoKids · 02-12-2009, 05:00 AM

Club Pigale. Greber Rd in Gatineau, QC. Bring the wife and kids.

shagkie · 02-12-2009, 07:15 AM

Cruise to Niagara on the Lake, take road beside river and head to Niagara Falls (Casino, the Falls, Marineland, some other tourist stuff). If you're doing this in the summer you can also head over to Cherry Avenue farm and pick your own fresh fruits.

If you want to head north you can drive up through Barrie and through Algonquin park (great if you're coming during the Falls season) to Ottawa, Mont Tremblant for some hiking and golf?, Montreal, Quebec City?

SGxi · 02-12-2009, 08:21 AM

For a full week, go up to Montreal!!! If you feel like driving even more, go to Quebec City.

Do prepare to pay for parking everywhere in Montreal however.

Hedges · 02-12-2009, 08:32 AM

Orchid Lounge /thread

f30Seth · 02-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Thank you for your inputs guys. Yeah my friend will be arriving today and we'll make sure we visit most of the places you guys mentioned. Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec it is!

Desi · 02-12-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoKids

Club Pigale. Greber Rd in Gatineau, QC. Bring the wife and kids.

Nice wholesome family fun!

Debaser · 02-13-2009, 05:34 PM

Manitoulin Island if you want to experience life in 6th gear (relaxed).

6 hours North, but beautiful.

SGxi · 02-14-2009, 08:57 PM

I hope you read this...
BE CAREFUL OF POTHOLES ONCE YOU GET INTO QUEBEC on 401!!!!!

Also you can't turn right on red in Quebec...

f30Seth · 02-14-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGxi

I hope you read this...
BE CAREFUL OF POTHOLES ONCE YOU GET INTO QUEBEC on 401!!!!!

Also you can't turn right on red in Quebec...

Thank you Kelvin!
That will be useful to know. Couldn't get a budget hotel room in time, so we pushed the departure date to weekdays.

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SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Niagara-on-the-lake is good for wine tours. Overnight stay in Blue Mountain is very nice, especially if you like to ski/snowboard. If you like to go farther, Montreal is great for party, and Old Montreal is also very nice, but weather now is quite cold. Drive is about 5 to 6 hours depending on how fast you go. If you go even farther, Quebec City is also nice. __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
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f30Seth Futuristic 23 Rep 774 Posts Drives: f30 328i AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seoul, Toronto iTrader: (1)	I'm sorry for not making myself clear. We'll be leaving from my place in North York. So Toronto. We have a full week for this trip, from 12th to 19th. Anywhere in Ontario or near states is possible option for us. Of course, we'll be cruising in my e92 __________________ 2007 E92 335i Jet Black -RETIRED- 2013 F30 328i Alpine White
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shagkie Captain 27 Rep 632 Posts Drives: a....V8 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	Cruise to Niagara on the Lake, take road beside river and head to Niagara Falls (Casino, the Falls, Marineland, some other tourist stuff). If you're doing this in the summer you can also head over to Cherry Avenue farm and pick your own fresh fruits. If you want to head north you can drive up through Barrie and through Algonquin park (great if you're coming during the Falls season) to Ottawa, Mont Tremblant for some hiking and golf?, Montreal, Quebec City? __________________ -------- 2021 BMW X5 40i Phytonic Blue/Cognac, 2018 Porsche Macan GTS
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SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	For a full week, go up to Montreal!!! If you feel like driving even more, go to Quebec City. Do prepare to pay for parking everywhere in Montreal however. __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
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f30Seth Futuristic 23 Rep 774 Posts Drives: f30 328i AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seoul, Toronto iTrader: (1)	Thank you for your inputs guys. Yeah my friend will be arriving today and we'll make sure we visit most of the places you guys mentioned. Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec it is! __________________ 2007 E92 335i Jet Black -RETIRED- 2013 F30 328i Alpine White
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