The Seaside?
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The Seaside?
Anybody got any suggestions as for where to head to within easy(ish) reach of Toronto where we can dip our toes in the ocean?
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
Anybody got any suggestions as for where to head to within easy(ish) reach of Toronto where we can dip our toes in the ocean?
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
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Re: The Seaside?
Put some table salt in your mouth, close your eyes and pretend that Lake Ontario is the ocean.
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Originally Posted by dinamarca
Put some table salt in your mouth, close your eyes and pretend that Lake Ontario is the ocean.
But how would he get the feel for the pollution and smog?
#5
Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
Anybody got any suggestions as for where to head to within easy(ish) reach of Toronto where we can dip our toes in the ocean?
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
We also had good luck with fishing trips out of Ocean City, MD which isn't terribly far. I've heard good things about the coast of NJ but I'm not sure if that was a wind up.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
Anybody got any suggestions as for where to head to within easy(ish) reach of Toronto where we can dip our toes in the ocean?
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
Is the Maine coast really the nearest at a 15 hour drive away?!
north might be a bit nearer but the roads are a bit iffy and not much in the way of tourist entertainment.
East - good straight road about 3 days and finally due south about 2 days with some good places to stay.
Anyone now how far the Lawrence river it tidal too?
Wonder if it's going to sink in as to how big Canada is soon.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by grumpy
Pretty much - have a look at an atlas, you'll see Toronto is nowhere near an ocean.
No shit, Sherlock - really?
You know - I wish I'd have researched Canada a bit more before I moved here... Toronto, nowhere near an ocean - fancy that! Next you'll be telling me they drive on the right here...
Last edited by Mr Lee; Sep 7th 2006 at 3:01 pm.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Grah
Wonder if it's going to sink in as to how big Canada is soon.
I fully appreciate the size of the place, I was just after some suggestions as for places on the coast to go to for a long weekend.
I looked at a map and the Maine coast seemed the closest geographically, but putting some details into MapQuest, it gives me a 15 hour driving time.
I don't mind that if it's a fairly interesting drive.
What I was looking for were replies from people maybe in the same area as me who had taken a trip out east and who had suggestions as to places to go which maybe were a little less than 15 hours drive away.
Originally Posted by dbd33
For that amount of driving I'd shoot for Cape Hatteras. The OBX is (are?) a wonderful stretch of coast and you get there though mountains. If you go east to Maine or NS it's a pretty boring drive.
We also had good luck with fishing trips out of Ocean City, MD which isn't terribly far. I've heard good things about the coast of NJ but I'm not sure if that was a wind up.
We also had good luck with fishing trips out of Ocean City, MD which isn't terribly far. I've heard good things about the coast of NJ but I'm not sure if that was a wind up.
...for a change.
Any more?
Last edited by Mr Lee; Sep 7th 2006 at 3:14 pm.
#9
Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
*SIGH*
I fully appreciate the size of the place, I was just after some suggestions as for places on the coast to go to for a long weekend.
I looked at a map and the Maine coast seemed the closest geographically, but putting some details into MapQuest, it gives me a 15 hour driving time.
I don't mind that if it's a fairly interesting drive.
What I was looking for were replies from people maybe in the same area as me who had taken a trip out east and who had suggestions as to places to go which maybe were a little less than 15 hours drive away.
I fully appreciate the size of the place, I was just after some suggestions as for places on the coast to go to for a long weekend.
I looked at a map and the Maine coast seemed the closest geographically, but putting some details into MapQuest, it gives me a 15 hour driving time.
I don't mind that if it's a fairly interesting drive.
What I was looking for were replies from people maybe in the same area as me who had taken a trip out east and who had suggestions as to places to go which maybe were a little less than 15 hours drive away.
Why not just fly somewhere near the sea, its probably cheaper than a 15hr drive anyway.
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Re: The Seaside?
Short of a 15 hour drive I'd stick to either Toronto Islands and Lake Ontario or head up to Wasaga Beach and Georgian Bay.
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
*SIGH*
I fully appreciate the size of the place, I was just after some suggestions as for places on the coast to go to for a long weekend.
I looked at a map and the Maine coast seemed the closest geographically, but putting some details into MapQuest, it gives me a 15 hour driving time.
I don't mind that if it's a fairly interesting drive.
What I was looking for were replies from people maybe in the same area as me who had taken a trip out east and who had suggestions as to places to go which maybe were a little less than 15 hours drive away.
I fully appreciate the size of the place, I was just after some suggestions as for places on the coast to go to for a long weekend.
I looked at a map and the Maine coast seemed the closest geographically, but putting some details into MapQuest, it gives me a 15 hour driving time.
I don't mind that if it's a fairly interesting drive.
What I was looking for were replies from people maybe in the same area as me who had taken a trip out east and who had suggestions as to places to go which maybe were a little less than 15 hours drive away.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by iaink
If I want to see the sea, I just go to lake ontario. Might as well be the sea to all intents and purposes, but its smells better, and its a damned sight closer. I can think of a whole load of other interesting places to spend the weekend without the 15 hour drive.
Why not just fly somewhere near the sea, its probably cheaper than a 15hr drive anyway.
Why not just fly somewhere near the sea, its probably cheaper than a 15hr drive anyway.
I know what you mean - we were up at Wasaga a couple of weeks ago and the waves on Lake Huron were bigger than any I've seen in Britain for a long time!
I dunno - I just love the smell and the sound of the sea - there's something about it that I just don't get from the Great Lakes.
We just fancied heading out somewhere a bit different as well for a short break once we get the money through from the house in England and the coast seems like an option.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by skigordi
Short of a 15 hour drive I'd stick to either Toronto Islands and Lake Ontario or head up to Wasaga Beach and Georgian Bay.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
I know what you mean - we were up at Wasaga a couple of weeks ago and the waves on Lake Huron were bigger than any I've seen in Britain for a long time!
I dunno - I just love the smell and the sound of the sea - there's something about it that I just don't get from the Great Lakes.
We just fancied heading out somewhere a bit different as well for a short break once we get the money through from the house in England and the coast seems like an option.
I dunno - I just love the smell and the sound of the sea - there's something about it that I just don't get from the Great Lakes.
We just fancied heading out somewhere a bit different as well for a short break once we get the money through from the house in England and the coast seems like an option.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Grah
Anyone now how far the Lawrence river it tidal too?
However the water is VERY cold.
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Re: The Seaside?
Originally Posted by Mr Lee
No shit, Sherlock - really?
You know - I wish I'd have researched Canada a bit more before I moved here... Toronto, nowhere near an ocean - fancy that! Next you'll be telling me they drive on the right here...
You know - I wish I'd have researched Canada a bit more before I moved here... Toronto, nowhere near an ocean - fancy that! Next you'll be telling me they drive on the right here...
The water is very clean, you can your feet through the water. (and its warm to in the summer)