cheapest way to...?

[Andit]

In terms of things to do, here's what I can think of to visit (some are free certain evenings).

CBC Museum (history of broadcasting in Canada, kinda neat):
http://www.cbc.ca/museum/visit.html

If you like art, AGO (20% off coupon in the Attractions Ontario booklet):
http://www.ago.net/hours-admission

There's the Royal Ontario Museum:
http://www.rom.on.ca/visit/index.php

If you like ceramics (it's quite lovely, actually, last time I was there I saw the history of chocolate pots), the Gardiner Museum is fun:
http://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/plnm...&TopNavImage=3

Have fun on your trip!

[madeinczech]

Not sure about the prices or travel times, but there's a train GO train from Union Station to Niagara Falls. Check the GO Transit website for more details.

I don't think I hear of a GO train going there but Hamilton but I must be behind the news if there is!

[madeinczech]

I don't think I hear of a GO train going there but Hamilton but I must be behind the news if there is!

Actually, I just checked the GO Transit website myself. The cost is about $32 total per person round trip. That's about the same price as Greyhound Canada or a bit more.

http://www.gotransit.com/
http://www.greyhound.ca/

I've heard about casino buses for free or really cheap but I don't know.

[madeinczech]

Coach Canada has Toronto to Niagara Falls (Casino Fallsview).

This is what says on their website:

- Must be 19 with Government issued photo ID
- No baggage or backpacks

http://www.coachcanada.com/coachcanada/ = approx. $50 round trip so this has to be passed up since it's a bit steep.

[budge]

how long will you be there?

if the hotel doesn't charge for parking than you may be able to rent a car to get from the airport to the hotel and then to get to niagra falls. its qucker and quite possibly cheaper than paying fees/tickets X 2. check hotwire for a car rental or pm me for a code for budget rent a car. i got a great deal for a 1 week rental and i didn't even go with the cheapest option.

[miss_jolie]

how long will you be there?

if the hotel doesn't charge for parking than you may be able to rent a car to get from the airport to the hotel and then to get to niagra falls. its qucker and quite possibly cheaper than paying fees/tickets X 2. check hotwire for a car rental or pm me for a code for budget rent a car. i got a great deal for a 1 week rental and i didn't even go with the cheapest option.

Thanks so much for your suggestion! I'm way too afraid to drive in TO traffic, I am a country bumpkin!I find walking and taking transit sysmtems more relaxing while vacationing. Thanks so much for you time, it was great for you to take the time. Hugs.

[Andit]

The strike is supposedly over, so the ferry should be running. It's about $6 to go over to the island, but it's the prettiest view of Toronto you'll ever see. If they're still on strike, come visit me at the Distillery & I'll take you up to my roof top for the second nicest view of Toronto's skyscrapers.

[travelgeek]

If you're traveling lightly, the TTC is the cheapest option:

http://www3.ttc.ca/Routes/192/Southbound.jsp

You can take the 192 bus to Kipling Station, then the subway to the Spadina
station and transfer to a 510 street car (be sure to catch the one going
all the way down to Union Station). Exit at the Queens Quay/Ferry Docks
stop and you should be directly across from the Weston Harbour Castle.

That works, but I would instead recommend taking the 192 to Kipling Station, then the subway to St. George station, then transfer to the southbound University/Spadina subway to Union Station. From Union Station, ride the streetcar (doesn't matter if it's the 509 or 510) 1 stop to Queens Quay/Ferry Docks.

This will maximize time on the subway, which is faster and air conditioned.