Oh, Canada
Amanda Klein
Issue date: 10/31/08 Section: Features
It is a well-known fact among college students that the drinking age in Canada is 19, so many students are willing to hop across the border to enjoy clubs and bars where the alcohol is not off-limits. But before you plan a visit to Canada, make sure you know where to stay, what to eat and what to see.
Toni Ventrilla, a junior psychology major, recommends staying on Clifton Hill, located near Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill is home to many restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and the motels in that area are cheap enough for students, Ventrilla said.
"They're like 30 bucks a night," she said. "They're really touristy, so they give good rates."
Ryan O'Laughlin, a junior at Niagara University, said Boston Pizza is a great restaurant in the area.
"It has a restaurant, bar and game area that is also very enjoyable," he said.
Other places to visit include Rumours, Mardi Gras, Jack's Bar & Grill and the Wild Mushroom, O'Laughlin said. Rumours is a dance club, Mardi Gras is a bar and club with a rooftop balcony, and the Wild Mushroom is a small pub-style bar.
He also said there is still plenty to do if taking advantage of the lower drinking age isn't your thing.
"Walking the Canadian side of the falls is nice, especially at night with all the lights," he said. "It is a different change of scenery, and the people are very friendly, too."
Thomas Zaikos, a junior biochemistry major and Canadian resident, said Toronto is one of the best places to visit.
"There's just so much (to do). I can't just say one or two things," he said. "There's something for everyone."
Toronto also has a clubbing district, which contains about 20 different clubs. Different cultural sections exist, like Danforth, the Greek section, and Corso Italia, or Little Italy.
Students looking into a more exquisite stay may be interested in Yorkville, the posh part of town. In Yorkville visitors can see many celebrities during the Toronto Film Festival. This past year's festival was Sept. 4-13.
Toni Ventrilla, a junior psychology major, recommends staying on Clifton Hill, located near Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill is home to many restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and the motels in that area are cheap enough for students, Ventrilla said.
"They're like 30 bucks a night," she said. "They're really touristy, so they give good rates."
Ryan O'Laughlin, a junior at Niagara University, said Boston Pizza is a great restaurant in the area.
"It has a restaurant, bar and game area that is also very enjoyable," he said.
Other places to visit include Rumours, Mardi Gras, Jack's Bar & Grill and the Wild Mushroom, O'Laughlin said. Rumours is a dance club, Mardi Gras is a bar and club with a rooftop balcony, and the Wild Mushroom is a small pub-style bar.
He also said there is still plenty to do if taking advantage of the lower drinking age isn't your thing.
"Walking the Canadian side of the falls is nice, especially at night with all the lights," he said. "It is a different change of scenery, and the people are very friendly, too."
Thomas Zaikos, a junior biochemistry major and Canadian resident, said Toronto is one of the best places to visit.
"There's just so much (to do). I can't just say one or two things," he said. "There's something for everyone."
Toronto also has a clubbing district, which contains about 20 different clubs. Different cultural sections exist, like Danforth, the Greek section, and Corso Italia, or Little Italy.
Students looking into a more exquisite stay may be interested in Yorkville, the posh part of town. In Yorkville visitors can see many celebrities during the Toronto Film Festival. This past year's festival was Sept. 4-13.
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