City Sightseeing Toronto
Maggie has been wanting to check out the City Sightseeing tour for Toronto ever since Gina mentioned it to us when they visited this past summer. Last Sunday we were free and the weather looked nice so I suggested we go outside for a hike. She suggested we go do the tour so we headed downtown. The Toronto Waterfront Marathon was taking place that day so driving was not really an option. In fact, buses around downtown were not really an option either due to all of the road closures. We ended up doing a lot of walking around the waterfront to get from place to place.
Initially we were told that the bus tour was driving on a modified route due to the road closures with only three stops. This seemed a little annoying, but included in the price was a ferry tour of the harbour and Toronto islands so we rushed down to the harbourfront (on foot) to catch the ferry. Due to the road closures, the buses downtown were either not running or running a modified route. We didn't have time to look for the bus so we walked from Union station. We actually got to the terminal just in time and got aboard the last ferry of the day. The skies were mostly clear, but it was a little chilly and windy so we were huddling on the open deck of the ferry for most of the ride. The tour was so-so. I guess it would have been nicer if it was a warmer day, but it was a relaxing way to pass the time.
After we go back to land, we headed to the kiosk to get some more information on the bus tour itself (we found out there was a chance that everything would be back to normal by three), and then came across some strange undulations on the path so we took a few pictures. I also banged my knee on the guard rail. We then had a quick warm drink, and walked up to Yonge-Dundas square to catch the bus. Luckily enough, the bus had just arrived and we were told that regular service was to resume with the next tour! Huzzah!
The bus tour was also a bit chilly on the open top, but the tour guide was much more entertaining. We had a good time riding the bus. Normally the ticket is good for three days, so that tourists can get on and off of the bus to check out the actual tourist sights and save the rest of the tour for another day, but we had been to all of these places before and just wanted to rest and relax.
When we got back to Yonge-Dundas square, we headed into Eaton Centre to do a bit of shopping before discovering that Khao San Road was closed on Sundays. Bah! I will never be able to eat at that restaurant! *shakes fist*
Instead I suggested that we try out Baton Rouge again. The last time we went was with my parents to the Scarborough location a number of years back. We were all quite disappointed with the food. It was mostly because the ribs tasted burnt. I wanted to give them a second chance since I've heard good things, so this was a good opportunity. (Also, I think the Eaton Centre location would have better quality food.) We were not disappointed, the food was tasty, and I will probably get my parents to come out again on a later date.
Initially we were told that the bus tour was driving on a modified route due to the road closures with only three stops. This seemed a little annoying, but included in the price was a ferry tour of the harbour and Toronto islands so we rushed down to the harbourfront (on foot) to catch the ferry. Due to the road closures, the buses downtown were either not running or running a modified route. We didn't have time to look for the bus so we walked from Union station. We actually got to the terminal just in time and got aboard the last ferry of the day. The skies were mostly clear, but it was a little chilly and windy so we were huddling on the open deck of the ferry for most of the ride. The tour was so-so. I guess it would have been nicer if it was a warmer day, but it was a relaxing way to pass the time.
After we go back to land, we headed to the kiosk to get some more information on the bus tour itself (we found out there was a chance that everything would be back to normal by three), and then came across some strange undulations on the path so we took a few pictures. I also banged my knee on the guard rail. We then had a quick warm drink, and walked up to Yonge-Dundas square to catch the bus. Luckily enough, the bus had just arrived and we were told that regular service was to resume with the next tour! Huzzah!
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| Maggie sitting in front of the wavy path. |
When we got back to Yonge-Dundas square, we headed into Eaton Centre to do a bit of shopping before discovering that Khao San Road was closed on Sundays. Bah! I will never be able to eat at that restaurant! *shakes fist*
Instead I suggested that we try out Baton Rouge again. The last time we went was with my parents to the Scarborough location a number of years back. We were all quite disappointed with the food. It was mostly because the ribs tasted burnt. I wanted to give them a second chance since I've heard good things, so this was a good opportunity. (Also, I think the Eaton Centre location would have better quality food.) We were not disappointed, the food was tasty, and I will probably get my parents to come out again on a later date.
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