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Our Neighbours:
Waterfalls at Niagara Falls
A short hop from Toronto is one of the Natural Wonders of the World, fun, thrills and excitement!

A Look at Niagara Falls, Ontario

If you're visiting Toronto and have a day to spare, there's one place in particular that's definitely worth the trip. Only an hour and a half away is a small little waterfall that dumps about 750,000 gallons of water a second and a destination full of fun, memorable and definitely unique things to do.

Getting there is easy by car or any of several arranged tours and chartered busses. Many will pick you up right at our bed and breakfast and return you in the evening. Once there you can walk the Niagara Parks, go on tours behind the falls, shop, eat or play at some of these great attractions.

Niagara Falls Aviary
Niagara Falls Aviary
Niagara Falls Aviary

Experience a natural jungle indoors! The Aviary opened its wings in May, 2003 to showcase species of birds in recreations of their natural habitats. Over 300 tropical birds from such places as South America, Africa and Australia are in exhibits or free-flying around this tropical oasis of exotic plants, palm trees and moss covered vines. within walking distance from the falls.

The indoor aviary is the largest in the country. Formerly home to the Niagara Falls museum, a $15 million renovation transformed the historical property into a beautiful glass domed paradise where docile, beautiful species will drink nectar from your hand.

Butterfly Conservatory
Butterfly Conservatory
Butterfly Conservatory

Not far from the jungles of the Aviary awaits a warm, moist rainforest recreation that is home to thousands of live butterflies. Each is living, magical work of nature as its iridescent wings shimmer in the light that funnels in from the tropical canopy.

The conservatory is home to over 50 species of butterflies from around the world. The largest butterfly conservatory in Canada, you can walk around in their habitat, and view new butterflies emerging from their chrysalides in a special emergence area.

Casinos
Casinos
Fallsview

For 24 hour fun, you can't beat the $1 billion Fallsview Casino. In true Vegas style, this 30,000 slot machine, 150 table resort is a great way to try your luck.

Not far away is the the Casino Niagara with 100,000 square feet of sure betting excitement.

Back In Toronto...
Our Favourite Dish!
Town Grill
On Gloucester near Yonge

Olympic Pizza- Located at 8 Gloucester Street at the corner of Yonge street, this quaint, sit-down pizzeria in downtown Toronto is a favouite of both our customers and our staff. A 20 minute walk from Banting House inn, Olympic Pizza is complete with open concept indoor dining, as well as an out-door patio, perfect for those warm summer days and nights when you want to relax and unwind in the fresh air.

Their house specialties include Hawaiian, Mediterranean, Canadian style pizzas, or, create your own from a generous selection of toppings. They also serve spaghetti, submarine sandwiches, veal, ravioli, lasagna and so much more – and of course, the restaurant is complete with a full-service bar.

Town Grill Interior photo
Toronto Secret- Olympic Pizza

This marks their 30th year in business, so you know the quality has to be there. The price is right and the food portions are abundant. Olympic pizza allows you to enjoy a casual atmosphere, while they provide you with a hearty meal in traditional Italian style, without the big price-tag.

Olympic 76 Pizza
416-960-0092
8A Gloucester Street,
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5
















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