Toronto: See The Jays, Leafs, Raptors & Argonauts In Action
“The 6ix” is the only city in Canada that has a team in both the NBA (the Raptors) and Major League Baseball) the Blue Jays. The Maple Leafs are one of seven Canadian NHL teams, and the Argonauts are among the nine teams that play in the CFL.
The Maple Leafs and Raptors share the same venue, Scotiabank Arena, in downtown Toronto. The Blue Jays play at the nearby Rogers Centre, and both the Argos and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer play at BMO Field.
Auston Matthews’ Leafs are coming off yet another trip to the postseason, albeit one that ended in heartbreaking fashion. Both the Leafs and Raptors commence their 2022-23 seasons in October.
The Blue Jays are about to enter the MLB postseason for just the fourth time since their last World Series championship (in 1993). The Argonauts will have home advantage on the East Division side of the CFL postseason, meaning they’ll have to win just one game to qualify for the 109th Grey Cup.
Ontario sports betting went live back in April, becoming the first Canadian province to launch legalized mobile/online sports gambling. Customers in Canada’s most populated province can play through popular apps such as DraftKings, Caesars and PointsBet.
The Maple Leafs enter 2022-23 as one of the main favorites to win the Stanley Cup. FanDuel has Sheldon Keefe’s squad at +1000, tied for the second-best odds with the Carolina Hurricanes behind only the defending champion Colorado Avalanche (+450).
Over at Ontario sportsbooks, the Blue Jays have the sixth-best odds of winning the 2022 World Series at +1400, trailing only the Los Angeles Dodgers (+350), Houston Astros (+425), New York Yankees (+500), New York Mets (+550) and Atlanta Braves (+800).
The Raptors finished as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference last season. They’re a perennial playoff team like the Leafs, so you should try to see Toronto’s sports teams in action during your trip to Ontario.
Visit The Niagara Falls
One of the world’s most well-known and visited waterfalls, the Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara Gorge at the Canada-US Border. This historic site features the Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls.
Niagara Falls attracts over 10 million visitors a year. The drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls is approximately 80 minutes. So if you’re staying in Toronton, you can conveniently plan a day trip to the waterfalls.
But if you wish to spend several days here, you do have the option to stay at several hotels around the tourist attraction. Some of the best options include the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites, and the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel and the Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa.
Niagara Falls offers plenty of different packages, including foods and drinks services, events and recreational activities to enjoy. Some of the more popular activities at the falls include ziplining, the White Water Walk and the Butterfly Conservatory.
Learn About Canada’s History In Ottawa
Canada’s capital city of Ottawa offers tourists everything they want to know in regards to the nation’s history, government function and much more.
The Parliament of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada are located right here in the nation’s capital. The Parliament of Canada offers guided tours, giving you a close-up look at how things work with the Prime Minister, senators, lawmakers and other politicians.
Ottawa is home to many popular museums as well, including the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian War Museum. The University of Ottawa, one of Canada’s premier post-secondaries, is also located in the downtown area.
Rideau Canal is also a gorgeous place to check out during your visit in the nation’s capital. UNESCO designated Rideau Canal, constructed nearly 200 years ago in 1832, as a World Heritage Site back in 2007.
Back on the topic of sporting events: The NHL’s Ottawa Senators will return to the ice on Oct. 13 when they visit the Buffalo Sabres in their season opener. Ottawa will play their first home game of 2022-23 against the Atlantic Division rival Boston Bruins on Oct. 18.
Ottawa’s final home game of the regular season will take place against the Carolina Hurricanes on Apr. 10. So if you’re in the nation’s capital over the six-month period, you should prioritize seeing a Senators home game.
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