Getting Into Canada - Page 4

Tyler · 10-12-2004, 09:13 PM

Val
Did you notice that #26 sold on eBay last week. I missed the end of the auction so I don't know who got it, when I looked it ws at 5600.00 I think.

brink · 10-12-2004, 09:13 PM

Val
Did you notice that #26 sold on eBay last week. I missed the end of the auction so I don't know who got it, when I looked it ws at 5600.00 I think.

10-12-2004, 10:44 PM

I looked into moving to Canada at one point. No, I'm not THAT big a Lightfoot fan, but I had other reasons, and may have them again too. At any rate, I discovered that immigrating to Canada is an expensive proposition. I'd literally have to marry a Canadian to be able to afford it.

quote:Originally posted by stationmaster:
Sounds like you need to move to my home province! Lots of forest and ocean there...

10-12-2004, 10:44 PM

I looked into moving to Canada at one point. No, I'm not THAT big a Lightfoot fan, but I had other reasons, and may have them again too. At any rate, I discovered that immigrating to Canada is an expensive proposition. I'd literally have to marry a Canadian to be able to afford it.

quote:Originally posted by stationmaster:
Sounds like you need to move to my home province! Lots of forest and ocean there...

stationmaster · 10-12-2004, 10:51 PM

quote:Originally posted by violet Blue Horse:
I'd literally have to marry a Canadian to be able to afford it.

Is that a hint? lol

Station Master · 10-13-2004, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Gaby:
>>My partner of 23 years helped me through a heart attack, last year; and, earlier this year, when he keeled over, I was there for him.

my, sad health news, love the support news! go easy but be fiesty, both of ya

>>> Can anyone help me? If I get a taxi from Pearson to Union Station – are there plenty of regular trains to Hamilton?

i think char is a train vet with thorough info but the answer is 'not really'... the url with sched is at www.gotransit.com, i'm checking westbound from Union to Hamilton ...do you need to go to downtown T.O. (Union) first or can you not take cab or airport limo directly (Hwy#403) from Pearson airport to Hamilton? probably same rate as going to Union and way less time depending on arrival day/time...

this thread has trickled out into many, many directions, lol...thx for the St.P&M link, char!

oh, glad i've clarified here, Gaby... weekends looks like you have to transfer to bus at Oakville...whereas on weekdays the train goes all the way to Hamilton from about 4:30 pm until 6:35 pm (the green shading means train)...char, help! these scheds make me dizzy, so does the Union train platforms but not as scarey as London underground maps!
http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/...station=&zone=

[This message has been edited by jj (edited October 13, 2004).]

jj · 10-13-2004, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by Gaby:
>>My partner of 23 years helped me through a heart attack, last year; and, earlier this year, when he keeled over, I was there for him.

my, sad health news, love the support news! go easy but be fiesty, both of ya

>>> Can anyone help me? If I get a taxi from Pearson to Union Station – are there plenty of regular trains to Hamilton?

i think char is a train vet with thorough info but the answer is 'not really'... the url with sched is at www.gotransit.com, i'm checking westbound from Union to Hamilton ...do you need to go to downtown T.O. (Union) first or can you not take cab or airport limo directly (Hwy#403) from Pearson airport to Hamilton? probably same rate as going to Union and way less time depending on arrival day/time...

this thread has trickled out into many, many directions, lol...thx for the St.P&M link, char!

oh, glad i've clarified here, Gaby... weekends looks like you have to transfer to bus at Oakville...whereas on weekdays the train goes all the way to Hamilton from about 4:30 pm until 6:35 pm (the green shading means train)...char, help! these scheds make me dizzy, so does the Union train platforms but not as scarey as London underground maps!
http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/...station=&zone=

[This message has been edited by jj (edited October 13, 2004).]

Gaby · 10-13-2004, 04:59 AM

Thanks for the link, jj.
Those schedules made me go cross-eyed but there seem to be trains from Union every hour.
Tho, after an eight hour flight I might just feel tempted to take a taxi straight to Hamilton!
Gord, please, any idea how much that would that cost?
Thanks.

BILLW · 10-13-2004, 05:32 AM

quote:Originally posted by Gaby:
Thanks for the link, jj.
Those schedules made me go cross-eyed but there seem to be trains from Union every hour.
Tho, after an eight hour flight I might just feel tempted to take a taxi straight to Hamilton!
Gord, please, any idea how much that would that cost?
Thanks.

Gaby,
Depending on what time/day you're needing to go from the airport to Hamilton I'd be glad to split the taxi/limo fare with you. I'm fairly good with trains and buses but I really don't like mass transit, LOL.

Bill

Gaby · 10-13-2004, 06:41 AM

My Mum always warned me about getting into cars with strange men! lol

Seriously, Bill, that’s a lovely idea. Lets hope we can coordinate.

I’m hoping to get into Toronto Sat 27th, midday. But this could change. The baggage handlers at Heathrow keep going on strike at weekends so, if things look the slightest bit iffy that week, I’ll just take off a few days early.

charlene · 10-13-2004, 07:51 AM

I'll be heading into Hamilton on saturday nov.27 as well. I'm not sure if i'll get a ride or take the GO train.

I would imagine it is quite expensive to take a cab from Pearson to Hamilton. It's 10 bucks for a cab ride that takes less than 10 minutes here in Whitby.

charlene · 10-13-2004, 07:51 AM

I'll be heading into Hamilton on saturday nov.27 as well. I'm not sure if i'll get a ride or take the GO train.

I would imagine it is quite expensive to take a cab from Pearson to Hamilton. It's 10 bucks for a cab ride that takes less than 10 minutes here in Whitby.

Station Master · 10-13-2004, 08:18 AM

i never get a seat on the GO train, youhave to be a pushy madman (mostly madwomen, lol) to get one

when i was work traveller i found the rates for airport limos were better than taxis (just my observation, gord

) so I used these guys http://hamilton.701.com/sites/701/HT...on/329933.html
- you call them after you get your luggage and they drive up within 3 minutes... to go to the hotel area in Hamilton from Pearson is about $60-$70 ...good luck!

how many GL fan arrivals can you fit in a limo? lol

jj · 10-13-2004, 08:18 AM

i never get a seat on the GO train, youhave to be a pushy madman (mostly madwomen, lol) to get one

when i was work traveller i found the rates for airport limos were better than taxis (just my observation, gord

) so I used these guys http://hamilton.701.com/sites/701/HT...on/329933.html
- you call them after you get your luggage and they drive up within 3 minutes... to go to the hotel area in Hamilton from Pearson is about $60-$70 ...good luck!

how many GL fan arrivals can you fit in a limo? lol

BILLW · 10-13-2004, 09:24 AM

quote:Originally posted by Gaby:
My Mum always warned me about getting into cars with strange men! lol

Seriously, Bill, that’s a lovely idea. Lets hope we can coordinate.
I’m hoping to get into Toronto Sat 27th, midday. But this could change. The baggage handlers at Heathrow keep going on strike at weekends so, if things look the slightest bit iffy that week, I’ll just take off a few days early.

Well my daughter says flying to this show proves the "strange" part. I won't be getting up there until Sunday at the earliest so I guess I'm on my own. Hope to meet you all at the show.

Bill

charlene · 10-13-2004, 11:19 AM

but JJ - you never get a seat becuz no one wants to sit beside you!
lol
I've never been on it during the weekday rush hours - although i have been on it when the JAYS were hot and we'd have the kids with us-wacky baseball fans all the way to Whitby...an airportlimo from whitby to airport is 95 bucks...hamilton is comparable.Tons of them at the airport..no waiting...business is slo....

charlene · 10-13-2004, 11:19 AM

but JJ - you never get a seat becuz no one wants to sit beside you!
lol
I've never been on it during the weekday rush hours - although i have been on it when the JAYS were hot and we'd have the kids with us-wacky baseball fans all the way to Whitby...an airportlimo from whitby to airport is 95 bucks...hamilton is comparable.Tons of them at the airport..no waiting...business is slo....

Station Master · 10-13-2004, 11:35 AM

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
but JJ - you never get a seat becuz no one wants to sit beside you!

after frantically running up all those stairs (i'm always late for everything) NO one should be even standing within 10 feet of me...i usually stop sweating when my stop comes, 45 minutes later, lol

hey, if you call this #1-800-465-3434, they said it's $69, GST included to downtown Hamilton...not too cheap but atleast it's CDN dough...there might be a bus for cheaper but might be last thing you want to deal with after flying, wish i could help more

ps) when i have gotten a seat, i've given it up for old ladies, the disabled or pregnant women and i don't seem to even get a nod, furthermore, young men sometimes try beat these folks to my vacant seat...times have changed! no such thing as single file anymore either, lol

jj · 10-13-2004, 11:35 AM

quote:Originally posted by charlene:
but JJ - you never get a seat becuz no one wants to sit beside you!

after frantically running up all those stairs (i'm always late for everything) NO one should be even standing within 10 feet of me...i usually stop sweating when my stop comes, 45 minutes later, lol

hey, if you call this #1-800-465-3434, they said it's $69, GST included to downtown Hamilton...not too cheap but atleast it's CDN dough...there might be a bus for cheaper but might be last thing you want to deal with after flying, wish i could help more

ps) when i have gotten a seat, i've given it up for old ladies, the disabled or pregnant women and i don't seem to even get a nod, furthermore, young men sometimes try beat these folks to my vacant seat...times have changed! no such thing as single file anymore either, lol

Gaby · 10-13-2004, 01:02 PM

Thanks so much! jj.
$69 seems pretty good to me, if it cuts out all the hassle (and sweaty bodies.)

Pity we won’t be sharing, Bill, but we can all go out for a meal or a drink. Once we’re all together, we can organise something.

10-13-2004, 01:04 PM

No. I came to the conclusion that marriage was too high a price to pay. I'll just have to find another country that's cheaper to move to. I'm thinking New Zealand at the moment.

quote:Originally posted by stationmaster:
Is that a hint? lol

10-13-2004, 01:04 PM

No. I came to the conclusion that marriage was too high a price to pay. I'll just have to find another country that's cheaper to move to. I'm thinking New Zealand at the moment.

quote:Originally posted by stationmaster:
Is that a hint? lol

TheWatchman · 10-13-2004, 01:12 PM

quote:Originally posted by violet Blue Horse:
No. I came to the conclusion that marriage was too high a price to pay. I'll just have to find another country that's cheaper to move to. I'm thinking New Zealand at the moment.

Why is it expensive to move to Canada? I mean, what is it that makes it so expensive?

BILLW · 10-13-2004, 01:17 PM

quote:Originally posted by Gaby:
Thanks so much! jj.
$69 seems pretty good to me, if it cuts out all the hassle (and sweaty bodies.)
Pity we won’t be sharing, Bill, but we can all go out for a meal or a drink. Once we’re all together, we can organise something.

Sorry too, but what costs $69.00 ? That 800 # is not reachable from my neck of the woods.

Bill

Gaby · 10-13-2004, 02:13 PM

Oh, well.
I’ve emailed them for a quote. I know we’re travelling different days but I’ll get back to you, if they get back to me.
If you’ve tried ‘phoning them, with no result, and they don’t email me – we don’t use them. Simple as that!
jj seems happy with them so, I hope they come through.


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