Getting around Toronto...Help!

Miss P.

The airport is about 25 miles away from downtown Toronto. Which would mean a pretty pricey cab ride to get into Toronto proper. I've been there several times but have always relied on Public Transportation to get around. Maybe a rental car and a good map would be your best bet.

Here's a quote from a website re: Taxis

"Taxis are easy to flag downtown, with fares that rarely top $15 in the city core. Meters start at $3 and are distance-based, so they increase in increments of 25 cents. A typical trip in downtown Toronto will cost $7 to $10, depending on traffic. Try not to travel at rush hour however, when long waits in traffic can send your taxi fare into the stratosphere. Make sure that the metered rate is set at one, unless the driver has explained why it isn't, such as for a large number of parcels or many passengers. Most taxis have a limit of four passengers.

Here's a link to the Toronto Subway Map, that shows Wheelchair/Handicapped accessible stations



Toronto Subway

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Updated On: 8/25/07 at 04:59 PM

If I were you, I wouldn't rent a car until after the 1st day. By then, you'd have an idea of how accessible things are going to be and if you really need one. Even though it was the dead of winter while I was there, it seemed as though Toronto was a very pedestrian friendly city, so I'm guessing it would be much more so, in the summer.

I had a great time there, it's a lovely city and the natives are friendly! The food...mmmmmmmmm not so good!

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Ride the Rocket, Baby (their subway) and taxis....you don't need a car. When are you going? Make sure, if you can to see the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum)

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we stayed in a Holiday Inn downtown that was nice, had heated bathroom floors which I suppose one would not need in September....hopefully their dollar will be back to sucking rather than ours by then.
It ain't fittin' for Canadas dollar to be as close to ours as it's been, it just ain't fittin'.

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Thanks for the tips, Tag!

The only thing I am sure we are seeing so far is The Drowsy Chaperone (even though Barbie is NOT starring in it.) Recommend away!!!

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Hello Miss P - Looks like you will be going to Toronto...fun for you but sad that I won't see you in NY!

I'm on vacation now with Mr. Baddy and we are relaxing. We have no TV but if I sit outside on the balcony I have internet access. Looking forward to a day on the beach tomorrow.

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You guys are so great!!! Thank you. Akiva, your offer is just so kind!

I am very interested in "smaller" theatre, by the way. So your recommendations are welcomed!

My daughter is actually not in a wheelchair...only at airports and train stations where people steamroll right over her. She can walk, but long distances are tremendously challenging for her. It's not that subway stations with wheelchair accessibility are necessary. It's just that subway stations tend to be overcrowded and everyone is in a rush. In situations like that, she can be pushed, shoved and knocked down. (It's happened before, I'm sorry to say.)

Anyway, it sounds to me like a car is really not required!

I hope all you Torontorians are going to see DROWSY!!!

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Well if that is a concern I assure you Canadians are MUCH more polite than Americans when it comes to that. All the subway escalators havea policiy of Stand Right - Walk Left (If you want to stand still do so on the right side, otherwise walk up on the left side) policy that is surprisingly adhered to. Also people are much more willing to give up their seats and be patient with you entering or exiting the train if you ask politely.

As far as theatre goes:
http://www.tarragontheatre.com/season0708/show-benevolence.php
http://www.canstage.com/2007-2008/play.php?ID=15
http://www.mirvish.com/highschoolmusical/

and the aforementioned Drowsey, with Bob Martin and Georgia Engel in it!

Enjoy!

Akiva

I had seen pictures re the Elgin & WInter Garden before but never in color. Maybe one day we will get up to Toronto but now is not the time.

I hear they are bidding for a Worlds Fair in the future. Any truth to this rumor? I have also heard that Toronto has a crime problem like many other large cities. True or False

I have heard they do have a homeless problem as well

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Updated On: 8/26/07 at 10:08 AM

Montreal changed a lot since I was there & not for the better. I was never in Toronto but it looks nice.

Any word re the proposed World's Fair?

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If you are looking for sight-seeing, have you checked out Casa Loma?

http://www.casaloma.org/Visitor/

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Thank you, all. Your willingness to share and help is most touching.

I did find a great website dedicated to theatre in Toronto. (Unfortunately, I was "teased" by a Shaw Festival production of Mack and Mabel, a show I have never seen but always wanted to. However, I'm afraid it's quite far from Toronto.)

I will be there later in the month so will miss the film festival. But one thing i will NOT miss is the Bata Shoe Museum!

Keep your suggestions coming. I appreciate them so much.

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