Moving to Toronto!
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Ya, second the comments about living in the city, particularly as close as possible to the site. I don't mind biking in the city, at the times I do drive in town during rush hour, my teeth start to ache...
And ignore Drew/Noel... those two rich boys are giving me a bad name....
And ignore Drew/Noel... those two rich boys are giving me a bad name....
Hey man! If you're only looking for short term, search out sublets. You should be able to find a place that's furnished and good to go.
As for what part of town, if you're 20-30-ish and like night life, the boundary you're looking at is south of Bloor, west of University, North of King and east of Roncesvalles. This is the quarter. This area is populated by a lot of great bars (Ossington/Dundas, Kensington Market and College/Bathurst are the bigger good bar areas), restaurants, parks, shops, etc. Like I told you earlier, I'd highly recommend getting a shared house. It's a great way to meet locals and get the hang of what's what.
You won't need a car in Toronto. If you're bringing one to Toronto you should just find long term parking in a garage. Street parking is rare and the signage is cryptic...not to mention that parking tickets are $30 min. Motorbikes have the advantage of free street parking...but you're coming here in the winter so I doubt you'll get a chance to take advantage of that. Although it might be shit to a lot of other major cities, the transit here is quick and covers every where you need to go.
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As for what part of town, if you're 20-30-ish and like night life, the boundary you're looking at is south of Bloor, west of University, North of King and east of Roncesvalles. This is the quarter. This area is populated by a lot of great bars (Ossington/Dundas, Kensington Market and College/Bathurst are the bigger good bar areas), restaurants, parks, shops, etc. Like I told you earlier, I'd highly recommend getting a shared house. It's a great way to meet locals and get the hang of what's what.
You won't need a car in Toronto. If you're bringing one to Toronto you should just find long term parking in a garage. Street parking is rare and the signage is cryptic...not to mention that parking tickets are $30 min. Motorbikes have the advantage of free street parking...but you're coming here in the winter so I doubt you'll get a chance to take advantage of that. Although it might be shit to a lot of other major cities, the transit here is quick and covers every where you need to go.
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Represto said:
Haha, Hard not to.
I'd love to bring up a few cases of Newfie beer (Blue Star, India, Black Horse & Jockey Club) so you all can enjoy the good stuff... But I'd just end up drinking it... Probably at my road trip stops...
BTW, I'm stopping in NB, Maybe Montreal, and def Ottawa along the way.
I'm doing New Years in Ottawa with a few friends. Should be a laugh!
Still on the hunt for a place if anyone hears of something. Time is tight now. I need to put a deposit down on a place soon or I'll be setting up my truck tent in a parking garage.
The $750 rental I posted above is in the lead, but she stopped writing me back... Hope no-one saw it here and snagged it. Haha.
5 weeks and counting...
There's a rail and bus based transit system that should serve your needs.
http://gotransit.ca/
Why should both of you have to suffer with a commute? Why don't you get a place downtown...and let him do all the commuting? Your days off will be more fun if you're NOT in Mississauga....unless you like hanging out at CostCo.
http://gotransit.ca/
Why should both of you have to suffer with a commute? Why don't you get a place downtown...and let him do all the commuting? Your days off will be more fun if you're NOT in Mississauga....unless you like hanging out at CostCo.
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Represto said:There's a rail and bus based transit system that should serve your needs.
http://gotransit.ca/
Why should both of you have to suffer with a commute? Why don't you get a place downtown...and let him do all the commuting? Your days off will be more fun if you're NOT in Mississauga....unless you like hanging out at CostCo.
I agree with your last paragraph. Haha.
I'm still looking at places downtown, even for just myself. But I don't want to leave the guy with nowhere to live - he isn't going to be making as much so maybe I could offer to pay for his transit pass.
I'm hoping to still get a shared place, but with 2 available rooms...
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Are there parking spots available in the DTT garage?
Tim, you mentioned the possibility of getting a deal from a forum member?
I may have a place with no parking, but that is close to my work, with a couple other students. Place looks great... But I'm already sold on driving... So I'm kinda stuck.
Tim, you mentioned the possibility of getting a deal from a forum member?
I may have a place with no parking, but that is close to my work, with a couple other students. Place looks great... But I'm already sold on driving... So I'm kinda stuck.
