Advance planning for Toronto trip

[robkelk]

Wasn't expecting quite that long a list, but thanks! I'm definitely going to try an fit in as much of that as possible. Except probably the Edgewalk. Terrified of heights, I am.

Know the feeling, I do.

A couple more, from Ross (who has an account here but is away from his computer):

The CNE grounds. I like the triumphal arch and the exhibition building architecture.

Nearby is Ontario Place, which like City Hall, appeared in Sci Fi in the terrible '70s Shape of Things to Come.

Oh, yes: How are you planning on getting to Toronto?

If you're flying, fly into Billy Bishop Airport if at all possible - it's right downtown.

If you're driving, I can suggest a couple of places in Hamilton, which you'd be driving through.

If you're taking the train (I think you can still take the train from Buffalo), get a window seat and bring your camera. EDIT: Just double-checked, and discovered the Toronto/Manhattan train stops in Syracuse!

Toronto is a fairly common choice for city scenes on the silver screen.

So's Vancouver, as I understand. Didn't get to see nearly as much of it as I wanted when I was out there last year, since most of that day trip was spent in Butchart Gardens.

Canada is generous with tax incentives to people who hire Canadian actors and Canadian crews to make their movies in Canadian cities. Not so generous as to pull all the business away from Hollywood, but generous enough that Suicide Squad was made in Toronto.
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Rob Kelk
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