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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / July 2005Hmmm - LCBO and long weekend
I've been following the news here in Ontario about the possible strike of liquor store employees and how bars and restarants are stocking up on rum, vodka etc. Just before the August holiday weekend too! While a summer without the occassional treat of a icey cold vodka cooler would not seem like summer, I can't help but wonder how much safer summer at the beach and weekend travel would be. Funny how I'm following this story even though I haven't been much of a drinker since college, even without the meds. Wishful thinking I guess. Some wine would still be available and the Beer Store would probably be thrilled with ppeople trying new things, I'm sure lol! Skip  SignatureSlowing down but not stopping Skip Do you live near the falls?(Niagara) we are planning a trip there in the fall. Any suggestions | I've been following the news here in Ontario about the possible strike of | liquor store employees and how bars and restarants are stocking up on rum, [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] | | Skip I live west of Toronto, only a couple hours from the Falls. Hate to be biased but the Canadian side honestly does have the best view so if you are coming from the US definately cross over and visit! There are plenty of things to do and see and I could fill this post with a list but my vote for a really nice day is (in no particular order) the "Maid of The Mist" ride, a tasting tour of the wineries, a picnic lunch and walk along the the escarpement and ending the day watching the sunset over the Falls. If you like plays and theatre, Niagara-On-The-Lake has some really fine dining and is a pretty place for casual walking and shopping, and African Lion Safari isn't all that far a drive, same for all the golf courses. Parking on the Canadian side at the Falls isn't alway easy, esp on weekends, but for a couple dollars you can get a day pass on a really good bus system that will take you past all the sights/events including th casino. Actually that's what I do when I'm in the Falls for the day, far easier than dragging the car around and saves some serious energy for enjoying the sights. Haven't been to the US side in years so hopefully another poster has ideas. Not for lack of trying, I'm usually just too tired by then lol! I'd love to hear about it though! Lots of places to stay and eat, in the fall there will still be many roadside markets/stands with everything from local fruit to jam, pies and pastries. If you are camping, Thanksgiving is the last weekend the sites are open. Since the Falls are a tourist mecca and romantic hotspot, the prices for hotels are higher then average so you may save alot visiting in the fall, I've never had trouble finding tasty, inexpensive food so enjoy! Hth! Skip > Skip > Do you live near the falls?(Niagara) [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > | > | Skip Thanks Skip Some good info. right now we are looking to book a room at the marriot on the canada side. it has a view of the falls from a motel room. we will be coming in from the us side. we will be driving and need to check if that motel has parking facilities. we wont do much driving after we get there. the info we have says there is trains or trollies to take you a lot of places.We want to go on The Maid of the Mist, also the tower(?) .not too interested in the safari but the sunset and shopping are things we will enjoy. if you can get any info from the sites Id aappreciate them. If you cand find any just email me and I can give you my mailing address. our date planned so far is around the 10 of october. any thing reason that wouldnt be a good time to visit?? thanks Skip we will talk nearer our time we plan to travel thanks janice |I live west of Toronto, only a couple hours from the Falls. Hate to be | biased but the Canadian side honestly does have the best view so if you are [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] | > | | > | Skip October is good as there are far fewer crowds, although that is Thanksgiving weekend and the 10th is the holiday so some things may be open different hours but the hotel have that info. I've gone to the Falls on Thanksgiving and easily did everything I wanted. There is an amazing view from the Skylon Tower, in fact I attended a wedding at the top of the tower. The couple said their vows in front of a fantastic view of the falls followed by a sunset dinner in the tower's restraunt.. Very romantic and beautiful. Did a fast google and found 2 good links to start with. The Marriott link will connect you with all the major attractions/events/shopping. Definately get a room with view of the falls. The second link, Clifton Hill, is a fun area to visit near the falls and is best in the evening when everything is all lit up. Lots to see, do and just gawk at. http://www.niagarafallsmarriott.com http://www.cliftonhill.com/ hth skip > Thanks Skip > Some good info. [quoted text clipped - 78 lines] > | > | > | > | Skip > October is good as there are far fewer crowds, although that is > Thanksgiving [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > hth > skip Great sites and cams. Thanks Harv >>I've been following the news here in Ontario about the possible strike of >>liquor store employees and how bars and restarants are stocking up on rum, [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >>Some wine would still be available and the Beer Store would probably be >>thrilled with ppeople trying new things, I'm sure lol! Nothing will change where I am. People here will just drive over the bridges to the Quebec side. They did it when the SAQ went on strike, so now it's our turn. |
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