Re: Toronto COMMON...

[Hans Boldt <boldt@xxxxxxxxxx>]

G Armour wrote:
> Doesn't Toronto boast an excellent subway system?  I've been to Toronto
> probably five times, took the train from Windsor after crossing the
> border, and I've never been in an automobile in Toronto proper.  I don't
> recall the streetcars, though; it's been several years.  Are they similar
> to those I remember in San Fran?

The streetcars in Toronto are nothing like San Francisco's cable cars.

The following page has some pretty good information and photos on 
Toronto's streetcar system:
<http://www.subwaymark.bravepages.com/transit/Canada/Toronto/toronto-lr.htm>

I believe during the last COMMON in Toronto, some railfans chartered an 
old streetcar for a tour of the city. I believe there are still one or 
two PCC's available for charters.

> And, Hans neglected to mention other entertainment options: the 5 pin
> alternative to the more normally recognized (to us Yanks) 10 pin bowling
> -- Leave your balls at home!  <g>
> ... 

You raise a good point! If anyone planning on attending the Toronto 
COMMON wants to try a few games of 5-pin bowling, send me a private 
e-mail (boldt(at)ca(dot)ibm(dot)com). If there's any interest, I can 
look into reserving a lane or two at a bowling alley close to the 
subway. There's one particular bowling alley just east of Greektown 
along the Danforth subway I've wanted to try. It's a small alley, and 
apparently, it hasn't changed much in the past 50 years! (Except, I'm 
sure, for the beer prices!)

Cheers! Hans