[Quick]

If we could do something in the afternoon heading into the evening, I'd be down. I can't stay downtown all through the night due to having to catch the Go Train.

[killer rin]

Toronto-Gaf, I need help. On Monday(25th) I will be heading down to Toronto to meet with Humber College (North) to finish up my enrolment into one of their programs. I am coming in via VIA Rail from the Brampton station (which is on 31 Church Street West). Because of how tight my appointments are, I will be taking a Taxi to the college.

My problem stems from how I will get back to the Brampton station at the end of the day. My train leaves at 6:16pm and I will likely have to be there half an hour in advance to board. I would really like it if I could avoid using a taxi again (as just using it in the morning will cost me $50) and would like to see if I could get there through the Public Transit System whether that be TTC or Go Train.

As a note, this will be the first time I will be in Toronto Solo by myself, so this will be a new experience for me. Could anyone offer any recommendations, or if I should just get a Taxi again for the return.


Edit: And how reliable is Google Maps Public Transit Search Filter in Toronto? Should I trust it?

[ConvenientBox]

Eating breakfast outside this morning, so nice!

[Luscious LeftFoot]

Toronto-Gaf, I need help. On Monday(25th) I will be heading down to Toronto to meet with Humber College (North) to finish up my enrolment into one of their programs. I am coming in via VIA Rail from the Brampton station (which is on 31 Church Street West). Because of how tight my appointments are, I will be taking a Taxi to the college. My problem stems from how I will get back to the Brampton station at the end of the day. My train leaves at 6:16pm and I will likely have to be there half an hour in advance to board. I would really like it if I could avoid using a taxi again (as just using it in the morning will cost me $50) and would like to see if I could get there through the Public Transit System whether that be TTC or Go Train. As a note, this will be the first time I will be in Toronto Solo by myself, so this will be a new experience for me. Could anyone offer any recommendations, or if I should just get a Taxi again for the return. Edit: And how reliable is Google Maps Public Transit Search Filter in Toronto? Should I trust it?

You can catch the Go-Bus (35/35A) directly from Brampton station, travel times aren't frequent though.

To Humber
http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/...=1&page=1&new=

From
http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/...station=&zone=

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Toronto photo of the day:

[whitehawk]

Hey Doctorwho, just remembered I randomly streetpassed you a little while ago when I was on the subway. My Mii was kowaku.

[Stet]

The Ballroom's roof patio is so nice. It's too bad about their awful, awful service.

[Face it Tiger..]

Toronto-Gaf, I need help. On Monday(25th) I will be heading down to Toronto to meet with Humber College (North) to finish up my enrolment into one of their programs. I am coming in via VIA Rail from the Brampton station (which is on 31 Church Street West). Because of how tight my appointments are, I will be taking a Taxi to the college. Edit: And how reliable is Google Maps Public Transit Search Filter in Toronto? Should I trust it?

Go Train is second-best Train, to the VIA Rail.

Go with Go Train.

/shillish

[Black-Box]

You can catch the Go-Bus (35/35A) directly from Brampton station, travel times aren't frequent though. To Humber http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/...=1&page=1&new= From http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/...station=&zone=

yup don't take taxi

also brampton 11 goes to humber college, a lot longer ride but cheapest option

[BladeWorker]

Edit: And how reliable is Google Maps Public Transit Search Filter in Toronto? Should I trust it?

Any time you have to take a TTC bus, add 15 minutes
Any time you have to take a streetcar, add 10 minutes
Any time you have to take a subway, add 5 minutes if it's outside rush hour, 10 minutes inside rush hour.

GO buses are more reliable. GO trains usually run within 5-10 minutes of their stated time. Via trains run within 20 minutes of their stated time.

All trains depend on CN having their shit together.

Google gives you a best case scenario. In most cases, the fewest transfers also means the shortest time. Rarely will it ever take you 30 minutes to go where google says it will take 30 minutes to go.

[Hieberrr]

Just a heads up to anyone that wants to watch Germany Euro matches at a pub: there is a place on Fraser (a block away from King and Fraser; Liberty Village) catered to Germany fans. Its called "School" and it was damn awesome! A pub full of Germany fans = epic. Good and beer is a little on the expensive side, but it was worth it. Great atmosphere too :D

[BigJonsson]

Just a heads up to anyone that wants to watch Germany Euro matches at a pub: there is a place on Fraser (a block away from King and Fraser; Liberty Village) catered to Germany fans. Its called "School" and it was damn awesome! A pub full of Germany fans = epic. Good and beer is a little on the expensive side, but it was worth it. Great atmosphere too :D

Pretty sure my friend went there to watch one of the Dutch games, according to her its a Dutch bar lol

[Hieberrr]

Pretty sure my friend went there to watch one of the Dutch games, according to her its a Dutch bar lol

It may be, haha. Some guy stopped me on the way there and said that there were a lot of Dutch people there during the Holland/Germany game. I'm gonna Google it now :P

EDIT: I stand corrected; it is a Dutch pub.

[killer rin]

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Thanks everyone, So from the looks of it I will check out the Go Train for my way back. Hopefully everything will be able to go according to plan on my trip. I can't wait till Monday ^-^

[Snakeyes]

Just dropping by to thank y'all for suggesting Rivoli, the place is pretty awesome.

[Snakeyes]

Anyone have any experience using headhunters or temp agencies in Toronto? My head is aching from this go-nowhere job search...

Try Ranstad and Altis.

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EDIT: I stand corrected; it is a Dutch pub.

Dutch. German. It's all "herrdeberrdidoo" to me!

(I'm Austrian)

[Luscious LeftFoot]

Thanks everyone, So from the looks of it I will check out the Go Train for my way back. Hopefully everything will be able to go according to plan on my trip. I can't wait till Monday ^-^

Go Bus. I don't think there's a train to that location.

[Rinoa]

I don't know if they are showing the game but "The Bristol Yard" (146 Christie which is between Bloor and Dupont) at is my favourite British food restaurant in Toronto. Here is there breakfast menu: and the dinner just because I love the place and wanna spread the word: Actually they are open weird hours and days... so make sure to call them before going there.

I saw this new restaurant and was wondering about it, not a fan of british pub/comfort food though. Feel like it's stuff I can slop up myself so I can't justify spending on it.

[Fugu]

Thanks everyone, So from the looks of it I will check out the Go Train for my way back. Hopefully everything will be able to go according to plan on my trip. I can't wait till Monday ^-^

Why, exactly, did you choose to take VIA from Brampton to Toronto? I can't imagine a more convoluted and expensive route than the one you're taking.

[Quick]

Why, exactly, did you choose to take VIA from Brampton to Toronto? I can't imagine a more convoluted and expensive route than the one you're taking.

VIA should always be a last resort. And in general, GO is good enough if you're just coming from Brampton.

[soultron]

Fuck yes. I can actually make this TO-GAF meet up this time! :P

Living in TO has been interesting the past two weeks. My GF snagged an amazing bachelor apartment near the Beaches... the price, the apartment itself, and nearby amenities are nuts.

I've been looking for my own place (I work in the western end of TO) and her place makes me jealous. If my contract situation at my new job changes, I'm going to officially move out of Hamilton and be a 7-days-a-week Torontonian instead of 5.

I love my GF to bits, but it's tough living (and cooking for 2) in her place right now. Need my own mancave.

Food recommendation for The Burger's Priest. Great little shop if you're going down to the Beaches. Word of advice though: get 2 burgers or a double. They're great hamburgers, but they're not really at all filling/satisfying. Be warned that there will often be a line-up out the store (it's take-out only; no dining in the store because it's the size of a shoebox.) and that orders can sometimes take ~15 minutes if they're super busy. Worth the wait though.

[whitehawk]

Awesome to hear Soultron. I love the beaches, any house there is good so your girl defiantly got a good spot.

As for the Burger Priest... Meh, not a big fan. Portions are small as you mentioned. That would be fine, but there's nothing special about the burger either.

[Quadratic]

I want to add I love the Beaches as well. Never will call it "the beach". Used to spend my high school days hanging out in that neighbourhood. Had a ton a friends who went to Malvern and Norte Dame.

[whitehawk]

I want to add I love the Beaches as well. Never will call it "the beach". Used to spend my high school days hanging out in that neighbourhood. Had a ton a friends who went to Malvern and Norte Dame.

Same. Didn't go, but had a bunch of friends in Malvern so I was often in the area for parties. Plus I used to kayak down at ash bridges bay.

[EvilMario]

I want to add I love the Beaches as well. Never will call it "the beach". Used to spend my high school days hanging out in that neighbourhood. Had a ton a friends who went to Malvern and Norte Dame.

One of my favorite neighborhoods. Great for walking, and very livable with all the shops along Queen St and transit. Love it.

[added_time]

Leviathan is such an amazing rollercoaster. I rode it four times today since there were no lines cuz it rained earlier in the day.
It is so smooth compared to most coasters.
Anyone that rides it: sit in the very front car because it's way better that way.

[killer rin]

Why, exactly, did you choose to take VIA from Brampton to Toronto? I can't imagine a more convoluted and expensive route than the one you're taking.

Wha? I'm coming from Windsor. My trip is Window-London-Brampton. Reason I chose Brampton was because it was the closest to the college, plus last week VIA Rail was doing tickets to Brampton at 50% off

[Brinbe]

Leviathan is such an amazing rollercoaster. I rode it four times today since there were no lines cuz it rained earlier in the day. It is so smooth compared to most coasters. Anyone that rides it: sit in the very front car because it's way better that way.

Duude, so f'n true. I was there early last Sunday, thanks to having relatives who live across the street, and we got lucky with light lines all day. We definitely took advantage of that rare luxury and went on everything quite a few times, especially Leviathan. And as you said, it's a refreshingly smooth ride and absolutely NOTHING compares to that front-car experience. You just come down from that first hill and just f'n fly. Highly recommended.

Second thing I learned, is that aside from coasters, I'm now officially too old for all the other bullshit spinny rides, which only seek to curse me with an awful headache/nausea.

[Quick]

I'm so behind on Wonderland stuff. I've only been on the Behemoth once, and it was last year.

[added_time]

Happy Monday everyone.

Toronto photo of the day:

[Roto13]

Happy Monday everyone. Toronto photo of the day:

Oh wow, that's very nice. I should move there.

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Oh wow, that's very nice. I should move there.

Where do you think it's taken? I was trying to figure it out.. I thought maybe around High Park area or something?

[ElNino]

Where do you think it's taken? I was trying to figure it out.. I thought maybe around High Park area or something?

Wouldn't be High Park since that would be west Toronto, this seems to be north Toronto. I'm not as familiar with that part so I'm not sure exactly how far north this would be from.

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Wouldn't be High Park since that would be west Toronto, this seems to be north Toronto. I'm not as familiar with that part so I'm not sure exactly how far north this would be from.

I thought it looks like it isnt too far North though.. like all the buildings at the top are around Bloor Street and that seems to line up approximately to where this photo was taken.

[EvilMario]

It's Dovercourt Rd and Hepbourne St, near Dufferin (Grove) Park. Dufferin has its share of issues, but as you push more toward Ossington, I really love the neighbhorhood and houses in the area.

[EvilMario]

Hilarious that this continues to happen and Lakeshore and cross streets under the crumbling overpass stay open, while no one really wants to bring up the 'final solution' for the Gardiner again. Hopefully no one is hurt.

Falling concrete from Gardiner Expressway hits car

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It's Dovercourt Rd and Hepbourne St, near Dufferin (Grove) Park. Dufferin has its share of issues, but as you push more toward Ossington, I really love the neighbhorhood and houses in the area.

Thanks for that.. I had the right distance North but was too far west. I should have known it though since a friend of mine lives right there.

[Black-Box]

Hilarious that this continues to happen and Lakeshore and cross streets under the crumbling overpass stay open, while no one really wants to bring up the 'final solution' for the Gardiner again. Hopefully no one is hurt. Falling concrete from Gardiner Expressway hits car

I guess they are going to close the road down? I think they said they would do that if any more concrete falls.

has it always been this bad?

[soultron]

One of my favorite neighborhoods. Great for walking, and very livable with all the shops along Queen St and transit. Love it.

It's practically a little city unto itself. Really gonna hate leaving it when I get my own place in the west end.

[Fuzzy]

I guess they are going to close the road down? I think they said they would do that if any more concrete falls. has it always been this bad?

It hasn't always been this bad and it's going to get worse.

[zorbsie]

Wonder if Ford will show up for the Pride Flag raising today.

[Fuzzy]

Wonder if Ford will show up for the Pride Flag raising today.

He said last week he wouldn't but then again he showed up at that other event last month after saying he wouldn't.

[EvilMario]

Wonder if Ford will show up for the Pride Flag raising today.

He already confirmed he would miss the flag raising, but 'it's possible he could attend the parade'.

[EvilMario]

TTC reports $22 million surplus this year, mostly because ridership numbers didn't decrease with the latest fare hike.

[lunarworks]

It hasn't always been this bad and it's going to get worse.

Yup. It's only a matter of time until there's a fatality. Each winter freeze and spring thaw loosens more and larger chunks.

[Kuro Madoushi]

TTC reports $22 million surplus this year, mostly because ridership numbers didn't decrease with the latest fare hike.

TTC reports 22 million surplus

TTC union to strike for higher wages

[soultron]

TTC reports 22 million surplus TTC union to strike for higher wages

Bets on month it happens?

Also, anyone heard the announcements that they're hiring new TTC staff. Keep an open ear at your subway stop and you'll more than likely hear it on the PA.

[Zombie James]

TTC reports $22 million surplus this year, mostly because ridership numbers didn't decrease with the latest fare hike.

Sweet, let's keep talking about how we can't afford anything and cut service some more!

[Fugu]

Wha? I'm coming from Windsor. My trip is Window-London-Brampton. Reason I chose Brampton was because it was the closest to the college, plus last week VIA Rail was doing tickets to Brampton at 50% off

Oh, my mistake. That makes much more sense.

Happy Monday everyone. Toronto photo of the day:

This is a really attractive neighborhood, but I wouldn't hang around there at night.