A year ago, I literally posted that about the move that sent Kawhi up north. Well, apparently that trade certainly paid off as the Toronto Raptors will be playing the GS Warriors (yawn) in the NBA Finals. No hate towards the Warriors, but aren’t we all sort of rooting for some new blood to take the Larry O’Brien?
Here’s a throwback post all about the great white north:
Oh Canada…
Well, the NBA is making moves. Toronto is a bit cooler than San Antonio, so be like Kawhi and start planning your trip up north.
As far as bucket lists go, Niagara Falls is typically a popular featured destination, for good reason. It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, and it’s right in our own backyard. *Whispers: the Canadian side is better. Sore-y, not sore-y.
Oh Canada…
No, not Canada. To continue the Coachella prep, for out of town friends joining in on the party, consider Ontario, an Inland Empire airport into which you can fly. There’s not much there, so enjoy the animal style above instead. The best thing about this airport is that there’s an In-n-out across the street. Otherwise, it’s a hard sell unless you’re flying Southwest.
But remember, #1 rule on this blog: avoid LAX at all costs. PSP is ideal, but it’s probably going to be pricey for the average general admission holder. SNA is further and more expensive. Ontario is about a 90 minute drive from Indio, and it’s a really efficient and gets you from point A to point B.
There are two terminals, numbered 2 and 4, and a separate international arrivals area for a total of about 28 gates. It is an international airport, with flights to Guadalajara and Taipei — but mostly it’s Southwest locoregional flights on the west coast.
Remember: ✈ = ontario, CA to ✈✈✈✈✈ = ontario, CA (you can decide which is which)
Ease of navigating through terminals: ✈✈✈✈ — it’s pretty small
Convenience of security lines: ✈✈✈
Dining: ✈ (there is a Coffee Bean, but you should really consider eating elsewhere before — hence the In-n-Out)
Bathrooms: ✈✈ (there could be more)
Charging stations/wifi: ✈✈ (free wifi available, not many charging areas)
Amenities: ✈ (you’re not here to shop, you’re here to get in and out)
As far as bucket lists go, Niagara Falls is typically a popular featured destination, for good reason. I can’t believe I’d never been until now! It’s one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, and it’s right in our own backyard. *Whispers: the Canadian side is better. Sore-y, not sore-y.
Of all of the places I’ve been in our great neighbor to the north, Canada, I had never made it to the eastern side of the country. But, with all of my immediate family out of the country for Thanksgiving, no time was better to seize the moment and head across the border to Toronto. I traded turkey for Tim Hortons, and I regret nothing.
Oh Canada…
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