Toronto series

[El Ridda]

Me and a few buddies are heading to Toronto for the weekend series in mid-June (14th-16th). Anyone else doing the same???

[CuseCubFan69]

I wish I were. Enjoy the beautiful city and hopefully 3 Cub wins!

[mul21]

Me and a few buddies are heading to Toronto for the weekend series in mid-June (14th-16th). Anyone else doing the same???

 

You must go to an establishment called "The Brass Rail". You'll thank me later.

[chuckywang]

Wonder how Ted Lilly will be received.

[El Ridda]

Me and a few buddies are heading to Toronto for the weekend series in mid-June (14th-16th). Anyone else doing the same???

 

You must go to an establishment called "The Brass Rail". You'll thank me later.

 

Looked that place up online... Seems like they have a very friendly wait-staff.

 

In years past I have had good luck running into Cubs players out late at night in away cities. It was almost a guarantee to see that amphetamine popping M. Alou, the steroid popping meathead Farnsworth, and the hit-on-anything-that-moves sex addict Todd Walker out at 3 am in some strange city.

 

Not sure which Cubs on this year's team are likely to be out and about late night pounding drinks. Anyone have any ideas. Perhaps Fontenot & Riot???

[chopsx9]

Me and a few buddies are heading to Toronto for the weekend series in mid-June (14th-16th). Anyone else doing the same???

 

You must go to an establishment called "The Brass Rail". You'll thank me later.

 

Definately not to be confused with the Silver Rail which is their upstairs establishment - keep it ground level and you will be fine...unless you like that sort of thing...not that there's anything wrong with that!

[El Ridda]

Me and a few buddies are heading to Toronto for the weekend series in mid-June (14th-16th). Anyone else doing the same???

 

You must go to an establishment called "The Brass Rail". You'll thank me later.

 

Definately not to be confused with the Silver Rail which is their upstairs establishment - keep it ground level and you will be fine...unless you like that sort of thing...not that there's anything wrong with that!

 

 

What sort of thing is that? Do they relegate hard-alcohol to the Silver Rail bar upstairs, with only beer available on the ground level?... That MUST be it :).

 

Question for you buddy... Is right around the Roger's Center a good area to go out? We are thinking of staying right by the stadium. Any areas that we must check out or go to have drinks? Any input would be well appreciated.

[karenmac]

we'll be headed up - looking forward to it very much. I bought our tickets so long ago, I don't even remember exactly where we're sitting - I think 3rd baseline somewhere?!? Think I'll skip the Brass Rail though.

 

The area around Rogers Centre is quite touristy, with CN Tower and Union Station and the like. Wayne Gretzky's restaurant is just a couple of blocks as well (food's only OK, but the hockey stuff is pretty cool). We're actually staying at the Westin on the lake (Harbourcastle)...but that may be a little more than you'd want to spend. It's a quick train over to Union Station then just a bit of a walk. The Westin is actually closer to Air Canada Centre and the Hockey Hall of Fame. For places to stay nearby, there is a Renaissance actually *attached* to Rogers Centre, but when the team is in town, those rooms can get pretty pricey. There's an InterContinental (part of the Holiday Inn chain) that's west of Union Station and right across the street from the CBC..quite close to Rogers as well. The big convention centre is right in that neck of the woods too. Again, haven't checked prices there either...but don't expect the prices to be much different than the Chicago loop over the summer. Here's a good google map of the hotels and proximity to Rogers Centre. We're flying in and taking a shuttle downtown, so don't expect to need a car, except for an evening where we're running out to Hamilton to visit my sister-in-law.

 

Hope that helps - last time we were in Toronto was the (very inexpensive) summer of SARS, so will be interesting to see the city packed with tourists! Other questions about the city, let me know and I'll do my best to give my take!

[Brett]

Wonder how Ted Lilly will be received.

 

He's gonna beat some dudes up.

[El Ridda]

we'll be headed up - looking forward to it very much. I bought our tickets so long ago, I don't even remember exactly where we're sitting - I think 3rd baseline somewhere?!? Think I'll skip the Brass Rail though.

 

The area around Rogers Centre is quite touristy, with CN Tower and Union Station and the like. Wayne Gretzky's restaurant is just a couple of blocks as well (food's only OK, but the hockey stuff is pretty cool). We're actually staying at the Westin on the lake (Harbourcastle)...but that may be a little more than you'd want to spend. It's a quick train over to Union Station then just a bit of a walk. The Westin is actually closer to Air Canada Centre and the Hockey Hall of Fame. For places to stay nearby, there is a Renaissance actually *attached* to Rogers Centre, but when the team is in town, those rooms can get pretty pricey. There's an InterContinental (part of the Holiday Inn chain) that's west of Union Station and right across the street from the CBC..quite close to Rogers as well. The big convention centre is right in that neck of the woods too. Again, haven't checked prices there either...but don't expect the prices to be much different than the Chicago loop over the summer. Here's a good google map of the hotels and proximity to Rogers Centre. We're flying in and taking a shuttle downtown, so don't expect to need a car, except for an evening where we're running out to Hamilton to visit my sister-in-law.

 

Hope that helps - last time we were in Toronto was the (very inexpensive) summer of SARS, so will be interesting to see the city packed with tourists! Other questions about the city, let me know and I'll do my best to give my take!

 

 

Thanks! Good stuff, think I'll stay right near the Rogers Center for sure. Do you know anything about the Toronto nightlife? Are we going to want to venture to other parts of the city, or is everything we need right by the stadium?

[NCCubFan]

I'll be at the Sunday afternoon game. I'll be in Toronto as part of my summer vacation.

[karenmac]

NC, we definitely need to meet up as you deserve a $9 beer for whipping my team in fantasy football this past season. My husband will be along, so if you've got your family, would love to get together.

 

El Ridda - I'm an old woman (35) so what may be my cup of tea may not be yours. Here's a good article I found, though, and much of what they're suggesting I can confirm as good spots from the days when I went out. :wink: There is plenty to do - that website also lists bars out by neighborhood - here's a map of neighborhoods that will help...in general, those closest to Rogers Centre are the Entertainment District, the Financial District, and Harbourfront.

[El Ridda]

NC, we definitely need to meet up as you deserve a $9 beer for whipping my team in fantasy football this past season. My husband will be along, so if you've got your family, would love to get together.

 

El Ridda - I'm an old woman (35) so what may be my cup of tea may not be yours. Here's a good article I found, though, and much of what they're suggesting I can confirm as good spots from the days when I went out. :wink: There is plenty to do - that website also lists bars out by neighborhood - here's a map of neighborhoods that will help...in general, those closest to Rogers Centre are the Entertainment District, the Financial District, and Harbourfront.

 

 

Thanks Karen! Those links were very helpful. I am sure all of us will have a blast... can't wait.

[NCCubFan]

I was at today's game, between home and first (a bit closer to first). There were a lot of Cubs fans at the game.

 

The Cubs are now undefeated all-time in games I attend with the roof open at the beginning of the game and closed during the game. :D