Hey all, this weekend I am spending a week in Toronto, visiting my brother who has recently moved there. I am looking at getting tickets to the Raptors Vs Nets game.
Do you know what the best way to get them would be (StubHub?).
Also - any recommendations on things to do while I am in your beautiful city would be great.
Am happy to reciprocate if anyone is coming to London soon .
Cheers!
Posted Nov 3, 2021, 3:23 PM UTC
Ticketmaster app is your best bet. They will likely have original and re-sale tickets available on the app. Be warned, prices against Brooklyn will be higher than usual, as its a premier team.
The NHL/Hockey Hall of Fame is located in downtown Toronto just blocks from the Scotiabank Arena, which could be a cool thing to see, even if you're not a huge hockey fan.
Obviously, a trip to the top of the CN Tower is a must-see attraction. Better views than The Eye, and also within walking distance of the arena.
Near the base of the CN Tower is the Ripley's Aquarium which is another good venue in walking distance to spend a few hours.
Pretty good itinerary here.
To include, only sports wise, TFC (MLS) is playing their final game of the season on Sunday afternoon as well. Tickets should be cheap since they have had a poor year and if you want to go for the trifecta the Leafs (NHL) play the Kings on Monday night.
Thanks, that sounds great! I really want to get to a Maple Leafs game. Good shout on the MLS as well. Looks like it will be a busy Sunday!
The Railway Museum right across the the CN Tower is pretty cool too. Only like $3 to get in last time I went (which admittedly was back in 2018) but you see a lot for that price. They have a train driving simulator built into one of the engines using the actual train controls, super cool
C’est What is close to the Hall of Fame, some really good brews on tap.
St. Lawrence Market is worth a look (but closed on Sunday).
Ticketmaster is the best place to get tickets since they are the official seller. Be warned that they look to be a bit pricey for that Nets game on the 7th
Thanks 👍👍 It looks like Ticketmaster is the most reliable way to get tickets.
Enjoy your time here, might be worth checking out r/toronto for things to do
As mentioned above. Ticketmaster typically has better value. Stubhub charges obnoxious mark up on top of the resellers ticket price.
Brooklyn is a big game with a lot of interest so they will be pricey. Cavs play Friday night, some decent inventory available.
Distillery District is cool. Queen West / Ossington for some cool stores, great food and decent bars. On the "hipster side" but still a good time.
What interests do you have?
The recommendations on this list are great. I'd also ad taking the ferry to the Toronto Islands. It's so peaceful this time of year.
Thanks for the suggestion, I will check out the ferry.
I like sports (of course!), but also enjoy art and a good museum.
If you have any good restaurant recommendations then let me know because I want to try and find some cool places to eat!
Both the ROM (The Royal Ontario Museum) and the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) are fantastic and well worth the visit! I particularly love the ROM and would highly recommend it.
Hit up Queen west.
Ossington is a fun street - mamakas is delicious. Bernhardts is a great meal. Bar Isabel is delicious. Bar Raval is a good cocktail and tapas style place.
Thanks man, will definitely check those places out!
Enjoy!
Also bring a coat, shit is getting cold over here
I like Kensington Market as an area to walk around. Kind of an artsy, bohemian area, with coffee shops, vintage stores, record stores, cute little bars, etc.
Cheers! Sounds similar to Shoreditch in London. I will check it out! Also - any good diner recommendations? I really want pancakes and maple syrup when I am over there!
Rosedale diner. Its been around forever
I always liked the sunset grill at coxwell and danforth, and there are a few more throughout the city. they always are refilling your cup with hot coffee.
ROM, AGO, Aga Khan Museum, walk around Dundas West, Kensington, College
Try a regular Poutine (fries, cheese curds and gravy), there are a lot of different food joints in Kensington Market (my favorites are Seven Lives Taco and Rasta Pasta), nearby Kensington Market is also downtown Chinatown and also a lot of different food choices there. Juicy Dumplings is pretty popular spot for cheap soup dumplings. For pancakes, the Blueberry pancakes at Mildreds Temple Kitchen are pretty famous. Check out TasteToronto on Instagram for more food ideas, there is just too many to list lol. For shopping, Queen Street West, Eaton Center and Yorkdale.
As others have mentioned, Ticketmaster is your best bet. Nets is going to be pricier but resale tickets fluctuate in price all the time. I’ve purchased decent priced tickets on the day of games before.
Check out some of the distilleries if you like booze or the steam whistle brewery if you like beer.
Well there is a Cherry St BBQ stall in the Draught Deck so if you're eating at the game that's definitely my recommendation.
Gotta hit Zanzibar
O’Malleys pub is very close to the stadium. Good happy hour before games. Hope you enjoy our city!
I like how this is labelled international, but this person is almost definitely from Southwestern Ontario
What?!
Take a trip to fake London, Ontario so you can make all those jokes about not leaving London to your friends