For a start:

- Hockey Hall of Fame
- Bata Shoe Museum (I know, it sounds weird but it's interesting)
- Ontario Science Centre (lots of hands-on stuff)
- Tall ships tour of the harbour
- Kensington Market, especially the funky used clothing stores
- top of the CN Tower
- baseball at the Rogers Centre

Oh, and there's tons of theatre here. War Horse may still be playing and there's also lots of little theatre.

If you want to go out of town, Niagara On The Lake is quite lovely and the Shaw Festival will be on at that time. And, of course, there's Niagara Falls.

Also, there are festivals every weekend in the summer so you might want to check www.toronto.com for events or www.nowtoronto.com (you can pick up NOW Magazine at just about any street corner for free).

Toronto Islands. Taking the ferry to Toronto Islands.

Toronto Harbourfront Boat Cruise.

Queen Street West.

Rent bicycles & bike along Toronto waterfront.

Toronto Stock Exchange Tour (Financial District/Bay Street)

Osgoode Hall Tour(Law) on Queen Street West across from Sheraton Hotel(can be combined with Queen Street West visit). Osgoode Hall is next door to City Hall(Nathan Phillips Square).

Take the street car...again, Queen Street West street car.

Where are you staying?

OB1

Check some tours in Toronto, they can be a lot of fun for teens:

http://www.life-in-toronto.com/toronto-tours.html

and here is Toronto entertainment calendar so you can plan your activities accordingly:

http://www.life-in-toronto.com/toronto-entertainment-calendar.html

Not sure on the exact hotel yet. Would like to stay close to the CN Tower ( within walking distance ).

So maybe Intercontinental Hotel downtown on Front Street? It's close to Union Station.(train), CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Queen Street West
Osgoode Hall, Ferry to Toronto Islands(Westin Harbour Castle Hotel is next door to ferry docks)
The Sheraton on Queen Street West is also close to the CN Tower but not as close as Intercontinental.

OB1

Are these kids good walkers?

Best hotel for small and mid-sized (13-14 qualifies) is Delta Chelsea on Gerrard, near Yonge Strert, because it has the best pool, waterslide, etc.

And you can walk to the CN Tower easily enough.

Delata Chelsea is a block north of the giant indoor Eaton Center teen-favorite shopping mall.

Second best pool is in the Sheraton Center, on the south side of Queen Street, which is the street at the south end of the aforementioned Eaton Center giant indoor mall.

The Hilton, on Richmond Street West and University Avenue is a block south and a block west of the Sheraton Center, on the way to the CN Tower. It's got a decent combo indoor-outdoor pool, and an elevator ont he outside that gives you great views of the west end of Toronto.

The pool at the Intercontinental on Front Street (there's two downtown (more or less) Intercontinentals -- the other is on Bloor Street) is not very big.

There';s a Hyatt on King Street between John Street and Spadina. It used to be a Holiday Inn, for those with long memories. Never seen teh pool, but the hotel location is great for biggish kids. A couple of blocks south the CN Tower, a couple north to Queen Street West shopping, afew west to Chinatown, a few east to the big downtown heart of Toronto, if they care about tall buildings. There are some cow statues over there, too. Look inbetween teh really tall, really black, really smooth collection of buildings at at King and (west side of) Bay. And an elephant with some babies behind the really tall, really smooth, silver buildings (CIBC) on the east side of Bay.

The blue french fries and hot dog truck at the eastern end of the line up along Queen St south of the City Hall is the best food truck in the neighborhood. (I once had a great hot dog in a bar in Cincinatti, and a great sandwich in a white colored restaurant in Bexley)

If you're here on a weekend, Saturday breakfast at the St. Lawrence Market at jarvis and Front is a Toronto tradition. Last summer I took some Americans (Houston, Kansas City) there, and we walked from the Sheraton Center.

Two of teh Americans (the Texans) are serious world travellers, taking pictures everywhere, and also living in Italy. The husband of the Kansas city couple is a National Geographic photographer... they liked the market too.

Once you get that far, a walk to the Distillery District (distillery islong gone) will get the kids some history, some interesting art, and they see where a dozen movies have been made.

There are tours of the Rogers Center, I believe. (Used to be, anyway)

There's also an amazing selection of Broadway type shows that the kids might love...

Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and Ontario Gallery of Art (AGO). Both have had recent renovations/additions which make them stunning buildings, and have great exhibits, not at all stuffy. In the city centre and easily accessible. Toronto Zoo is also wonderful, but a little further out.

The ROM. Your kids appear to be the right age for its expanded and very dramatic dinosaur display.

Defintely encourage walking ... it's the best way to see Toronto which is a city of neighbourhoods. Also considering taking a streetcar ride or two. Definitely head to the Islands .. see the homes on Wards Island, rent some quad bikes, wander. Walk them through Kensington Market or one of Toronto's China Towns ... there are good walking/eating tours of both. Plus a great chocolate walking tour in Yorkville. Google will lead you to the necessary links. Enjoy!

The best hotel rates I'm being quoted are the Delta Chelsea and Hyatt Regency on King. The Delta Chelsea is the best rate, but the Hyatt seems to be in a better location. Any preference or suggestions? The Hyatt looks to be within walking distance to everything, but would it be better to take the lower rate with the Delta Chelsea and use the subway?

The Delta Chelsea is the "cattle call" hotel in TO.. by that I mean its busy to the point of crazy with large kid groups like yours, families, and noise... a food court in the hotel spits out cheaper food for the throngs... just down the street from Eaton Centre... sounds perfect for your group

The Hyatt Regency is a former Holiday Inn that has been totally remodeled and is quieter (until your gang gets there) and better located in the heart of the Entertainment district... more bistro and boutiques

With Junior High kids, it might be better to cut them loose in the Mall and be closer to transit as well as the food court so I vote Delta...

I think I wrote about this before. Anyway, the Delta Chelsea has a far better pool, which will appeal to many kids duringthe winter. It's a fine hotel for families, welcomes kids of all ages, and the location is fine.

There are bars nearby, but there are bars near the Hyatt, too.

BAK

It sounds as if the Delta Chelsea would be a good choice. Would you say it is walkable from there to the CN Tower, Harbourfront, Chinatown, and the Theatre District? I'm sure those are some places we will want to take the kids. If not, how much would it cost to take the subway? I would definitely rather walk, just so the kids can see more of the city.

Yes, it's easily walkable to every one of those places.

Delta Chelsea is located at Gerrard and Bay, not too far from Younge street where all the problems could be had by young kids. Hotel could be busy and pricy if during trade show convention season.

Consider the Holiday Inn at Yorkville, room rate should be cheaper. It is still walking distance to a lot of things but also near subway station (2 blocks) and can take you anywhere. BTW, the restauarnt at that particular Holiday Inn is not so good last time I was there a year ago, but there are lots io cheap eating places nearby, bistros, cafe, pizza place, inclduing a cafeteria 1 block west, much cheaper than the Celsea's Market Place / food court.

I think taking the subway would be a great and unique experinece for those kids. Take them down to the Union Station, walk through the Royal York hotel lobby and foyer across the street would be a history lesson in itself.

If you are looking for a place to have a great dinner for the kids, try Hot Hosue Cafe. They have a fabulous buffet on Wednesday night only and it is less than $20. Food quality and selection is awesome and rivals any major hotels. It is located at Church & Front. They also do Sunday brunch but good luck getting in unless you made reservations.

Why do you say that the Delta Chelsea is close to an area where problems could be had by young kids? Everything I have read on tripadvisor states that the hotel is in a great location, and the kids would be with chaperones wherever they go.

OT,

To me, Delta Chelsea has always felt out of the way. I like to be ""right downtown"....Financial d
District, St Lawrence Market, etc..

For your school group in June, I would go with the Hyatt on King. I love that area.

You can easily walk to CN tower, Harbourfront, Hockey Hall of Fame, Theatre, Toronto Stock Exchange, Osgoode Hall, St Lawrence Market, Toronto Islands Ferry, Union Station, Royal York Hotel ( for its historical significance but it is a little long in the tooth so I would never stay there)

OB1

Sorry about my typos....

I wouldn't consider the Chelsea out of the way. The 'hub' of the city is really Yonge Dundas Square now (some events there and a discount ticket booth too) and the Chelsea is a block away from that. It's right in the heart of the Ryerson campus as well. I don't think the financial district would be very interesting to kids and it would also be very quiet on the weekend.

I'm pretty sure the Royal York and any of the Hyatts would be pretty pricey but I don't know what your budget is.

gtg,
LOL.....Have you been anywhere near the Hyatt on King lately on the weekends? It's anything but quiet! Even Sundays are abuzz with activity. We were at La Fenice(hear Hyatt) a few weeks ago on a Saturday night & it felt like NYC.

Also,to clarify, I said do NOT stay at The Royal York. It's very run down & in desperate need of refurbishment. The bathrooms are very small. They could probably get a pretty decent rate there because of the "tired" condition of the Royal York( a Fairmont hotel)...but still I would not recommend it.

I said I consider The Delta Chelsea(DC) out of the way. That's how I have always felt about it. While it may technically be in the "hub", it has never felt, & still does not feel, that way to me. Others have a different opinion.
The OP has indicated that the school group wants to be able to walk to CN Tower, among other places. While you can do that from DC, Hyatt on King is closer.

Obvioulsy, this is a matter of opinion. For me,( travelling with a Junior High School Student Council group), it would be Hyatt on King over Delta Chelsea any day. But, hey, that's just me!

To OT: Have you also checked rates at The Intercontinental on Front Street? It may be more than Hyatt/Delta Chelsea but worth a look if you can find a comparable rate. Ditto for Novotel on Esplanade (but the rooms are very small @ Novotel).

OB1

near Hyatt

OB,
I absolutely know the Hyatt on King and that whole neighbourhood and yes, it's very lively. I may have been confused (and it wouldn't be the first time) by your statement that you like to be "right downtown" and then you mentioned the financial district. I wouldn't consider King and John or Duncan the financial district. I thought you were thinking about King and Bay-ish which would definitely be boring for a teen.

I don't think anyone would think of Yonge and Dundas as being anything but downtown.

gtg,
I just kind of mentally meld the whole area together...Financial District/Entertainment District, etc.

My "downtown" parameters are & alwasy have been:
North of Esplanade
South of Queen (so Delta Chelsea is out of my zone!)
East of Spadina
West of Jarvis.

Recently I stayed North of Queen at the Marriott Eaton Centre & I felt "out of it". But, as I said, that's just me. I do not like to go North of Queen. Never have. I lived/worked within the parameters noted above for years.

OB1

OhioTeacher, as much as you think kids will be chaperoned, there are always opportunity for them to explorer, or sneak out at night, or whatever.

I am not sure how big your group is and what is the ratio of adult to children, and I am sure everything will be fine while the Chaperone is present.

Delta Chelsea is at a not too bad location, it is a few block east from them that there maybe potential issues, expecially if the kids wandered off by themselves.

Chaperon a group of young teenager is a big responsibility. The more you knew about the surrounding, the better equip you will be. I am not saying that 2 blocks over at Younge Street is bad. I am just saying that things do happen, and did happen in that area.

When is this trip? Are the kids coming in a couple of days, are they here already?

Have you explored using Google Maps and Streetview?

If the kids escape from either hotel they can find themselves observing rowdyness.

I spent twenty years living and working two blocks from the Hyatt; I've arranged for hundreds of people to stay at the Chelsea, many accompanied by teenagers.

"Things happen east of Yonge Street" sounds ominous. Things happen everywhere in the city. I worked a few blocks east of Yonge in various locations of Regent Park for years. The crime rate is higher in the suburbs and you can more easily buy drugs on any university campus. Yes, you may see the occasional homeless person but sadly, that's becoming more prevalent in every neighbourhood in this city. In fact, it might not be a bad idea for a bunch of visiting teens to talk about the homeless situation in this and other cities.

To ohioteacher, the OP here:

I agree w/ gtg that "things happen everywhere". Delta Chelsea is a safe area. If you decide not to stay there, it should not be because of its proximity to "things". You will be in Toronto in June with a group of 13 & 14 year old chaperoned teens. They will be fine.

BAK's suggestion to explore the areas we have been discussing w/ Google Maps & Streetview is a good one.

Have you decided where you will be staying in June? When in June? Are you flying ot driving from Ohio to Toronto?

OB1

Thanks to all of you for the suggestions. We will be in Toronto on Monday June 4'th and Tuesday June 5'th. We are staying both nights at the Delta Chelsea. My administration made that decision for me based on the fact that they negotiated the best group rate by far. The main thing I could use help on now are what attractions we should definitely not miss. I know for sure I want to take them to the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre tour, Eaton Center, Chinatown and Kensington Market. I have also scheduled a harbor cruise on Tuesday night from 8:30 to 9:30 so the kids can see the skyline at night from the water. I would like to do a museum, and I am leaning toward the ROM over the Science Center for that age group due to the Bat Cave, dinosaur exhibit, etc. Is this a good choice? We won't have time to do both, and I'm thinking the ROM might be more age appropriate since the majority of our kids will be freshmen in high school next year. Also, would they enjoy seeing Casa Loma or would they find it boring? Also, will there be things to do and see at the Harbourfront when we get back from our boat cruise? We usually don't like to get back to the hotel til around midnight on these trips. We like to wear the kids out so they sleep!

Dagnabit! I just wrote a long response and it disappeared!

Anyway, good choice of hotels. I'd go for the ROM over the Science Centre based on location alone. I think Casa Loma would be boring for the kids. It's actually only interesting if you're going to an event or party there.

Kensington is great -- very historic and richly ethnic part of the city. The funky used clothing stores are on Kensington Avenue south of Baldwin. If you're eating lunch or dinner there, I'd suggest either King's Noodle on Spadina, Wanda's Pie in the Sky or Jumbo Empanada, both on Augusta.

Re Harbourfront, I'm not sure what will be happening on a Monday or Tuesday but their schedule will be on their website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com.

Re the Tuesday night, if you can afford it, I'd suggest taking them to see War Horse at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Here's the website for Mirvish Productions: http://www.mirvish.com/groups
I don't know if there are special group rates or student rates but it's worth a phone call to find out.

When you are in Kensington/Chinatown area, make sure you wander down Queen St W.. the area is cool for teens with boutiques, street vendors, and street artists...

Again, thank you for the suggestions. Seeing a show and Queen Street were two more things I was going to ask you about. Sounds like Queen Street would be fun. I've been reading excellent reviews on War Horse, but would it be too serious for 13 and 14 year olds to enjoy? Perhaps not-I was just wondering. When I was looking for shows, the two that kind of jumped out at me as ones they would probably like were Bring It On and West Side Story-simply because of the age appropriateness and the dancing. However, neither of those will work because they both end before we get to Toronto.

I think War Horse is perfect for young teens. In fact, the book was originally written for young adults. The horses and other puppets are incredible and the story is excellent. Also, it's in a beautiful theatre in Toronto.

Thank you. I will definitely look into War Horse. Some restaurants have been mentioned. Are there any places to eat that would be just awesome for the kids to experience? Places that would be fun and that they would remember for a long time?

It's very difficult with a large group at dinnertime... how many are you?

Possibly the Pickle Barrel at 312 Yonge St.... Hard Rock cafe on Yonge... Wayne Gretskys...jack Astors... East Side Mario's... have a look at these for starters...

Not particularly fun but a big place just up the street from the theatre -- Milestones.

The Pickle Barrel is in the Atrium on Bay (on Dundas between Yonge and Bay) and also in that building is SpringRolls (Asian), Red Lobster and St. Louis Grill (wings, hamburgers, etc -- probably just fine for kids). Across Yonge at Dundas is Johnny Rockets and upstairs in that building is Jack Astors (hamburgers, wings, nachos, etc). There's a Milestones in there too but the other is closer to the theatre.

I'm not sure if there's a Shopsy's (deli) on King still but if so, it's right near the theatre as well. So is Il Fornello on King (pizza, pasta).

There's a good start for you!

The Spaghetti Factory on The Esplanade (just south of Union Station) is fun.

It's actually The Old Spaghetti Factory if you want to Google it.

Thank you. I am definitely checking out these suggestions. Can't go wrong with burgers and pizza. What would the best pizza place be that could seat a group of 35? Just so you know these kids are not very adventurous when it comes to pizza. Most of them would only like either plain cheese, pepperoni, or sausage.

For the sake of convenience, I'd say Il Fornello on King at Simcoe. It's just a block from the theatre and while they have a long list of pizzas, you can get pretty much whatever you like on it.

It's a big place and could easily seat your group. There's an area at the front of the restaurant that they might give over to you. The place is casual but nice and the food is good and well-priced. They have a $10 pizza promotion on Tuesday nights at their other locations -- maybe they'll extend it to your group if you ask them.

Here's the website for you: http://www.ilfornello.com/

In June the "celebrations" of the War of 1812 will be heating up. It could be educational for American students to see how this obscure colonial brawl has become a legend for Canadians eager to assert that we beat the Yankees. The truth is far more complicated than that but pomp and pageantry do not care for subtleties.
Fort York is a central point for that conflict. It is being redeveloped, although its location under a modern elevated expressway can't help its charm. It was the defence for the original colony, known as York, and was unsuccessful. In 1813 the invaders burned down the fort and much of the town, but didn't stick around. The British replied a year later, attacking Washington and scorching the White House. The war, actually an offshoot of a European dispute, was settled in Europe in 1814, with no colonial representatives present, as a stalemate. No real winners, but some real losers -- the Indian nations who fought effectively with the British and were subsequently pushed out of Ohio. The fort, meanwhile, was rebuilt and the new city renamed Toronto.
Fort York is easy to get to by public transit (and your kids will enjoy riding Toronto's formidable streetcars.) Useful information here:
http://www.fortyork.ca/

http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf/71f045af752c4dc5852572fb00562e38/983fc2cd17c31d528525799500553f4b?OpenDocument

http://www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/fort-york-history.htm

What is the best time of day to go to the CN Tower and experience the view, the glass floor, etc? Also, would the St. Lawrence Market be a good place to go for either breakfast or lunch?

I believe the market is closed on Mondays... Weekends are the best time to see the hustle bustle of the Market...with only two days I would skip the market and spend more time near the water at Queens Quay and other attractions on your list...

Late morning is best for the tower... with a clear day in full sun, you can see well across the lake, watch airplanes take off, and see the ant people below... have breakfast at the hotel, then head for the tower... then the waterfront... perhaps a ferry ride to the Islands... lots of lunch places near the water...

What all is at the waterfront to do and see? Are there street performers, vendors, etc? Thanks.

I read on a website that Yonge Street really comes alive at night. Are the shops and restaurants open late even on weekdays? Also, what is the best time of day to see Queen Street West and ride the streetcar? Thank you for your suggestions.

If you list your desired activities for the two days and your arrival and departure, we can give you a pretty good itinerary for your group...

Thank you so much for your time. I have taken all of your suggestions into consideration, and am thankful for everything I have learned from you. We are leaving Ohio at 6 AM, and plan to be checking into the Delta Chelsea around 2 PM. We will have already eaten lunch on the way. I'm allowing for an hour at the border, hopefully that's enough. I've never taken our student council group out of the country before. Anyway, of the attractions suggested, here are the ones I know our kids would enjoy the most: CN Tower, Rogers Centre tour, Eaton Centre, ROM, Kensington Market, Chinatown, and Queen Street West. I also want to end the first night(Monday) by taking the last ferry over and back to the islands

to see the skyline at night, and end the last night(Tuesday) by hitting Yonge Street for last minute souvenirs and snacks. I'm not planning on getting back to the hotel either night until around midnight. I also want the kids to experience the subway and the streetcar at least once. I would like to eat dinner one night at the Hard Rock, th other night is undecided-possibly pizza or Spaghetti Factory. Lunch can be anywhere. Hope this helps. As you can tell, I decided against War Horse. The kids thought it would be too serious.

Any suggestions for an itinerary? Thanks.

If you cross at Niagara Falls, Consider a quick ride on the Maid of the Mist before you continue on to Toronto.. its not out of the way...

after arrival and check-in. I would have everyone meet and and take the subway on Yonge down to Union Station...A Group Day Pass is $10.50 and covers 1 adult and 5 students or 2 adults and 4 kids... that puts you within walking distance of the the CN Tower and Rodgers Centre... that could easily take a few hours... after that, walk them back through the Entertainment District to Queen Street West to see some of the vendors and boutiques and then head back up to the Hotel area, clean em up and have your dinner at Hard Rock and let them explore the Eaton Centre which is open til 9pm. Mondays in TO are quieter so get them ready for a busy Tuesday...

On tuesday, eat breakfast at the food court and make your way to ROM in the Yorkville neighborhood consider the same passes for transit use ... after exploring Yorkville, head to Chinatown/Kensington near Spadina... head back through Nathan Phillips Square grabbing a lunch along the way... then head for the waterfront via streetcar and subway to Union Station and walk down for Harbourfront, Queens Quay, and a ferry ride for a walk along the beach at Centre Island... consider dinner down by the waterfront or wander back toward Front Street and the Entertainment District for eats... if you are still alive, the walk back to the hotel will wear them out...

also remember that transit is available along all of these routes to shorten your walking... have fun

Also remember that you should have a letter signed by each parent authorizing the adult leaders to bring their child into Canada... this will ease your wait at the border and eliminate any question about your "smuggling" their kids into a foreign country... strange but true...

Thank you so much! That sounds awesome!

Just so I know how to plan, about how much time should I allow for Chinatown/Kensington? Also, about how much time should I allow for Queen Street West? Again, thank you for your input

One more question. Is there a better view of the city from one particular island, or doesn't it matter? Thanks.

Your views of Toronto are from the ferrys to and from the islands...

Its hard for me to guess on times because it depends on how you nudge your group along... they may not find much interest at kensington because it is an assortment of small stores and food shops... Chinatown near kensington is similar and they may be satisfied just walking by... Queen St W is more boutiquey and younger so it may slow down there, especially if they want tattoos (just kidding)... kids seem to stop at every vendor to see jewelery, art, fashion... the good news is that they are all next to each other so a couple of hours total should do it... just keep them walking...

some of the Chinatown stores have the paper umbrellas, and fans and bamboo flip flops and other junk kids like...

Short of assigning times, its all part of the flow...

Thanks again to everyone who has helped me plan this trip. My itinerary is almost complete and I just have one last question. Which do you think 13 and 14 year olds would enjoy more, a tour of the Air Canada Centre or a tour of Casa Loma? We are not going to have time to do both. Thank you again in advance for your suggestions.

Casa Loma tour is more impressive to a group of Senior Citizens rather than teens...I toured it in my '40s and wasn't that impressed... its also a bit out of the way...

The more impressive tour may be the Rogers Center (formerly the Skydome)... Home of the Blue Jays... its also next to the CN Tower

The Air Canada Centre is the Hockey/Basketball arena and seems like a waste of time for teens...

personnally, I would take them on the Toronto Hippo Tour... it runs around the city and waterfront and even takes you for a water view of the city... kids love that... good luck

Thank you. Yes, we are definitely going on a tour of the Rogers Center. Already have that scheduled. Not sure they are still offering the Toronto Hippo Tour. The group sales manager at our hotel told me he thinks it has left Toronto. Any feedback?

You may be right... website says they are moving to Vancouver... I still don't see kids enjoying a tour of a closed hockey arena... or an old mansion...

I think your time may be better spent at Harbourfront Centre

www.harbourfrontcentre.com check it out

I haven't seen a hippo tour in Toronto for a long time. And I think Casa Loma would be very boring for them and yes, it is a bit out of the way.

Thanks to both of you. I truly value your suggestions. If you think that Casa Loma would be boring for them, I definitely don't want to go there. What all is at the Harbourfront Centre for them to see and do? I was just concerned that since we are going to be there so early in June (the 4'th and 5'th, which is a Monday and Tuesday) that there might not be much going on yet. Any feedback?

Any feedback yet on things at the Harbourfront Centre for the kids to do? Thank you.

I think your best bet is to check the website and maybe call them directly to see if there are any group rates for things.

Just click on this link www.harbourfrontcentre.com

I don't know if you have checked out the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) but it was renovated a couple of years ago and is terrific. If you contact them in advance they may be able to set up some sort of an art activity for your group, as they have a load of space dedictaed to students. It is located close to Queen Street West and the Chinatown for before and/or after activities and sightseeing.

They also have a Picasso exhibit running.

http://www.ago.net/

Hey teacher... how was the trip?????

Thanks for asking. We had a BLAST!! During our stay, we toured the Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre, ROM, and did the 3D movie and 4D Motion Ride at the base of the CN Tower before going to the top to experience the fantastic view from the lookout deck and walk on the glass floor. We shopped on Yonge Street, Kensington Market, Chinatown, Queen Street West, and the Eaton Centre. We ate at the St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market, Wayne Gretzky's, and the Hard Rock.We rode the subway and streetcars multiple times. We finished the last night in Toronto by taking a 10:00 ferry ride to the islands to get awesome pictures of the skyline all lit up. Also, the Delta Chelsea was the perfect hotel and location. The next morning we left Toronto and spent a whole day at Niagara Falls. The kids and chaperones all had a wonderful time. Thanks again for all of your suggestions.

I'm so glad you had a wonderful time, ot! Come again soon!

So glad you all enjoyed yourself. Kudos for you for all the work you put into making it happen. I wouldn't travel with a bunch of teenagers to save my life!