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Weekend in: Toronto
One city. Three price points. See the world your way
For the Journal-Constitution
Sunday, September 14, 2008
BUDGET
Getting there
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Get a deal on airline tickets to Buffalo, N.Y., then board a Megabus for $9-$12 each way to Toronto.
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Experience Toronto in comfort and style by staying at the five-star Hazelton Hotel.
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The Pearl Harbour Restaurant, overlooking the Toronto Harbour, has Chinese food for every price level.
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Fly to Buffalo, N.Y., with AirTran or Delta at $99 each way (based on sale rates booked through Sept. 16). Then catch one of two daily rides on Megabus. Seats are $9-$12 each way for the 2 1/2-hour ride from the downtown terminal. www.megabus.com.
Stay
The Toronto Townhouse at 213 Carlton is a 140-year-old bed-and-breakfast in the Cabbagetown neighborhood, three blocks from Yonge Street. Rooms start at $119 a night, double, including a full breakfast. The townhouse has only nine rooms, so book early. www.toronto-townhouse.com.
Eat
The Bay department store has three options. Get takeout from Great Cooks on Eight cooking school, dine on the luncheon buffet at the Arcadian Court Restaurant, or get short-order items from City View Cafe. The Bay at Queen Street, 416-861-9111. www.thebay.com.
Experience
Entrance to the Royal Ontario Museum is free every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and half-price Fridays from 4:30-9:30 p.m. 100 Queen’s Park, 416-586-8000, www.rom.on.ca.
MODERATE
Getting there
One-way rates of $280 require a 21-day or more advance purchase. Choose from seven daily nonstop flights with Air Canada or Delta Air Lines. Air Canada occasionally discounts this route at $196 each way. Expect lower prices closer to fall and winter.
Stay
The Holiday Inn Express Toronto Downtown (111 Lombard St., 416-367-5555, www.ichotelsgroup.com) is located within walking distance of most attractions, or tours can be arranged. The Stay to Fly rate of $160 a night, for a double, will get guests a round-trip flight voucher redeemable for a $198 round-trip ticket in the continental U.S. or $298 to and from Canada or Mexico. Details at www.holidayinn.com/staytofly.
Eat
Toronto has the second-largest Chinatown in North America. Top dining choices include dim sum at the Pearl Harbour Restaurant overlooking the Toronto Harbour. Dishes range from just a few dollars to more than $100, 207 Queen’s Quay West, 416-203-1233, www.pearlharbourfront.ca.
Experience
Buy a CityPass ($64 adults, $43 children ages 4-12) for admission to many popular sights including the CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Zoo, Hockey Hall of Fame and Casa Loma — an Edwardian castle estate. www.citypass.com.
SPLURGE
Getting there
Fly Business Class to Detroit on AirTran, Delta or Northwest (walk-up rate $323 each way). Spend the night, then catch VIA Rail from nearby Windsor the next morning for a four-hour ride into Toronto. First-class ticket is $115, including a three-course meal and wines. www.viarail.ca.
Stay
The five-star Hazelton Hotel offers the ultimate in luxury, complete with 1940s-inspired Hollywood glam. The average suite has a private dressing room, Italian bedding and original Canadian art. The Spa Package, at $650 a night double, includes breakfast and spa services. 416-963-6300, www.thehazeltonhotel.com
Eat
Canoe Restaurant & Bar, on the 54th floor of the Dominion Bank Tower, offers stunning city views and regional Canadian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 66 Wellington St. W., 416-364-0054, www.oliverbonacini.com.
Experience
Take a two-hour walking tour of the historic Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood (www.bloor-yorkville.com) where streets are lined with 700 fine boutiques, restaurants, galleries, salons, spas and hotels. The tour departs every Sunday at 10 a.m. from the corner of Bloor and Yonge. $25, reservations required. 416-367-0380, www.genovatours.com.
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