Toronto Trip
04-21-2011 | 04:48 PM
#21
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Just to chime in here...My wife and I have traveled from Alex Bay to Toronto. We have seen the Yankees play the Jays (Yanks Won!) and have seen the 12+ footers on Ontario! It's NO joke.
Nothing like a 20 minute escort from the CCG... We ducked into the Murray Canal and rode around the Bay of Quinte to Kingston to get off the lake it was so bad. My wife still hates the lake, but manages to tolerate the trips we have taken since. (Sandy Pond, Sodus Point...)
I think the trailer idea works real well if you don't have a flexible schedule. Might be a blessing if the Lake kicks up. Leave a couple of days in between just in case.
We stayed at Ontario Place on the weekend, lots of foot traffic going by the boat. You are in an amusment park! Showers were nice and clean, everyone was real friendly!
We stayed across the Bay for a couple of nights and took a tender to the mainland too. Can't remember the name of the Marina, but they had newer docks and it was real clean. Seemed real cheap for the tender ride. Much more relaxed and quiet on the Island, just no night life...
Good Luck, and be safe!
Dave
Nothing like a 20 minute escort from the CCG... We ducked into the Murray Canal and rode around the Bay of Quinte to Kingston to get off the lake it was so bad. My wife still hates the lake, but manages to tolerate the trips we have taken since. (Sandy Pond, Sodus Point...)
I think the trailer idea works real well if you don't have a flexible schedule. Might be a blessing if the Lake kicks up. Leave a couple of days in between just in case.
We stayed at Ontario Place on the weekend, lots of foot traffic going by the boat. You are in an amusment park! Showers were nice and clean, everyone was real friendly!
We stayed across the Bay for a couple of nights and took a tender to the mainland too. Can't remember the name of the Marina, but they had newer docks and it was real clean. Seemed real cheap for the tender ride. Much more relaxed and quiet on the Island, just no night life...
Good Luck, and be safe!
Dave
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04-21-2011 | 05:22 PM
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I captain a 60 ft cruiser out of ontario place. As far as marina's it is reasonable, they have all the facilities and they are very close to the rogers center. I am on a boat called Kozy 1, we are in north marina Slip 19, we go out almost every day during july and august.
Shoot me a pm before you come, and I will let you know if I am around. There is a no wake zone a mile out from the outside of center island, so anywhere you can see land around Toronto harbour, don't be on plane unless you are farther then 1 mile from land, they will get you.
It is usually not bad inside the inner harbour except on wed and thurs nights when they have sailboat races, then it is a sh*t show. Marina Quay West is closer to the rogers center, and you can also park in front of the restaurant just to the east of the marina entrance, I am not certain what it is called, but you can dock over night there.
Also, depending on when you come, there are concerts at Molson Amp which is essentially inside Ontario Place, and you can hear all the music from the marina.
Shoot me a pm before you come, and I will let you know if I am around. There is a no wake zone a mile out from the outside of center island, so anywhere you can see land around Toronto harbour, don't be on plane unless you are farther then 1 mile from land, they will get you.
It is usually not bad inside the inner harbour except on wed and thurs nights when they have sailboat races, then it is a sh*t show. Marina Quay West is closer to the rogers center, and you can also park in front of the restaurant just to the east of the marina entrance, I am not certain what it is called, but you can dock over night there.
Also, depending on when you come, there are concerts at Molson Amp which is essentially inside Ontario Place, and you can hear all the music from the marina.
04-21-2011 | 08:37 PM
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You have a 75% chance that they will lose in honour of your visit.
04-22-2011 | 02:35 PM
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At least you can AFFORD to go to Sabres games! Try pricing tickets to a Leaf game, $1000 a pair [to watch them lose?] Sabres are looking good this year AND long term as well with the new owner who actually seems to give a crap about the team, Go Sabres!
I have been to Toronto for the "Night of Fire" or whatever its called [big fireworks display] LOTS of really nice marina's there, and all kinds of places to eat, drink or shop within walking distance. Come on over and have a blast, Jays tickets even for "big games" [Red Sox, Yankee's, etc] are still pretty reasonable. Enjoy!
Michael
I have been to Toronto for the "Night of Fire" or whatever its called [big fireworks display] LOTS of really nice marina's there, and all kinds of places to eat, drink or shop within walking distance. Come on over and have a blast, Jays tickets even for "big games" [Red Sox, Yankee's, etc] are still pretty reasonable. Enjoy!
Michael
04-24-2011 | 07:32 AM
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When you land and tie up you have to make a phone call.
Promise them you will buy a bottle of Maple Syrup and its a short call.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/...eboat-eng.html
Promise them you will buy a bottle of Maple Syrup and its a short call.
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/canpass/...eboat-eng.html
Maple syrup ! LMFAO ! gotta try that one
04-24-2011 | 07:38 AM
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Just to chime in here...My wife and I have traveled from Alex Bay to Toronto. We have seen the Yankees play the Jays (Yanks Won!) and have seen the 12+ footers on Ontario! It's NO joke.
Nothing like a 20 minute escort from the CCG... We ducked into the Murray Canal and rode around the Bay of Quinte to Kingston to get off the lake it was so bad. My wife still hates the lake, but manages to tolerate the trips we have taken since. (Sandy Pond, Sodus Point...)
I think the trailer idea works real well if you don't have a flexible schedule. Might be a blessing if the Lake kicks up. Leave a couple of days in between just in case.
We stayed at Ontario Place on the weekend, lots of foot traffic going by the boat. You are in an amusment park! Showers were nice and clean, everyone was real friendly!
We stayed across the Bay for a couple of nights and took a tender to the mainland too. Can't remember the name of the Marina, but they had newer docks and it was real clean. Seemed real cheap for the tender ride. Much more relaxed and quiet on the Island, just no night life...
Good Luck, and be safe!
Dave
Nothing like a 20 minute escort from the CCG... We ducked into the Murray Canal and rode around the Bay of Quinte to Kingston to get off the lake it was so bad. My wife still hates the lake, but manages to tolerate the trips we have taken since. (Sandy Pond, Sodus Point...)
I think the trailer idea works real well if you don't have a flexible schedule. Might be a blessing if the Lake kicks up. Leave a couple of days in between just in case.
We stayed at Ontario Place on the weekend, lots of foot traffic going by the boat. You are in an amusment park! Showers were nice and clean, everyone was real friendly!
We stayed across the Bay for a couple of nights and took a tender to the mainland too. Can't remember the name of the Marina, but they had newer docks and it was real clean. Seemed real cheap for the tender ride. Much more relaxed and quiet on the Island, just no night life...
Good Luck, and be safe!
Dave
04-25-2011 | 09:12 AM
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From: Ottawa, Canada / Cape Coral Fl.
Going to Toronto has another requirement. In order to operate a powered vessel in this area you require a "Power Vessel Operators Permit". If you plan on visiting on a regular basis, the best thing to do is to take the 2 hour course, pass the test and show proficiency in a 16 lund on the water. This includes man overboard drills. All this is done the same day. However, if you are only visiting once per year, you can obtain a 14 day visitors permit for $20 by contacting the Toronto Port Authority in advance of your visit at 416-778-1230
Please note, we Canadians require this as well as our new Pleasure Craft Operator Card. I do not know what the Federal expectation is regarding this license on visitors. Perhaps ar15meister of Catastrophe can shed more light in this area.
Another rule we have is related to noise. Here you "must" have mufflers. I don't know how visitors are treated. However, run silents or switchable exhaust isn't allowed. Certainly not instead of real mufflers.
Hopefully all our regulations don't keep you from visiting our wonderful city.
I currently have my boat in the Oakville area, pm me once you have your plans and I would also be happy to come and play if available.
Please note, we Canadians require this as well as our new Pleasure Craft Operator Card. I do not know what the Federal expectation is regarding this license on visitors. Perhaps ar15meister of Catastrophe can shed more light in this area.
Another rule we have is related to noise. Here you "must" have mufflers. I don't know how visitors are treated. However, run silents or switchable exhaust isn't allowed. Certainly not instead of real mufflers.
Hopefully all our regulations don't keep you from visiting our wonderful city.
I currently have my boat in the Oakville area, pm me once you have your plans and I would also be happy to come and play if available.
Is the PVOP that you made mention of in your post a Toronto By-law???
Just curious as I have never heard of it and have boated in Lake Ontario (Ontario Place ) area a few times????
04-25-2011 | 11:22 AM
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The harbor license is quick, I went last June, wrote a test in 5 minutes and took a quick spin in a 30ft hunter sailboat, maybe 30 minutes total, I did not have to sit through a 2 hour class. But I paid $25 extra to go at my convenience.
