haha really? What's their name?? We made really good friends with the girls that worked on reception and one of them is now a manager! She booked me in for this summer...I wonder if it's the same girl?

In fact, I love Neill-Wysck..the staff definitely make it a fun place to stay! Never met a friendlier bunch of people.

jameswales - I joined this site to share common experiences with fellow broad-minded expats living in Canada. I think I can speak for most (especially those in Toronto) when I say that nobody wants to hear your self-important, and mildly racist, comments.

Firstly, how you can completely dismiss an entire city and its environs in the manner you do based on a 2-week business stay is completely beyond me. Toronto is regularly voted by several industry surveys as one of the top 10 places in the world to live based on indicators such as quality of life, economic prosperity and environmental awareness. On top of that I haven't been to many more cities with so many different cultural neighbourhoods, world-class attractions, parks, proximity to the outdoors, waterfront, sporting events. I could go on.

Secondly, you seem to have a problem with Toronto's ethnic diversity, probably one of the most diverse cities on earth. Likening it to Bradford or Birmingham is laughable. Viewing cultural diversity and all this brings as something to be ashamed of is a sign of narrow-mindedness. Deal with it, it's a sign of the times. 6 million people (including 1000s of Brits) in the GTA can't be wrong.

The qualities of Toronto are such that I had no problem returning after 20 years in the UK. The opportunities here eclipse anything the UK can currently offer.

There, I've said it.

Well said.
I think the 'Bradistan' comment belies the real issue here. Perhaps, JW, you're just fearful of mixing with people of different ethnic backgrounds?

Actually I just joined this week and have noticed so many people slagging off Toronto. I was surprised to see what a bad reputation it seems to have with a lot of people. Of course, it has all the usual problems like horrendous congestion, some vastly overpriced services, places with extremely ugly urban sprawl, but then again it's the 5th largest city in North America. For everyone of those problems you've got the Don River Trail, The Beaches, High Park. And yes, if Lonely Planet are reading I would be happy to have a second job as a travel writer...

As for the diversity issue, I spent 10 years of my childhood in rural Cheshire, 99.9% Caucasian. While it's a lovely part of the world, it's nice to experience some different ways of life now and again!

Anyway, I rest my case.

Go on my son, let him (JW) have it!!!! Now jog-on (JW)

Some of mine are, and a very diverse lot they are. I do know a twunt with a chip of their shoulder when i read one though

As a Canadian, I can comfortably say that Toronto is the WORST place to visit. To the rest of Canadians, it's little America!! We HATE Torontonians and their American attitudes. Be smart and come to BC...even better, come to Victoria...that's little England!! Every other person you meet on the street is from the UK.

Isn't all of Canada "little America"?

My friend's name is Ryan. He is the GM. He has been running it for around 6 years now.....he has a good wicket as he gets to hire lots of girls evey summer!

You mean as a Cradle............

Barely anyone in Toronto is from Toronto so that's rediculous.

If you you want every other person on the street to be from the UK then move to the UK.

Why leave England then?

No, not at all.

England, only crap and boring. Quite pretty though. I found 2 hours there was more than enough generally, and this includes driving back to the ferry.

Very strange.

CDN71, Jamjar, First posts, nothing asking bout, hey im new i need help getting my 90 year old grandma, or ex con son a visa posts. ??

Just saying,? seems strange or is it just i trust no one no how.

If you are for real guys then welcome to BE. If not then don't answer me post ehh.