I was in downtown Toronto for a work conference. After finishing set-up for the conference earlier…read morethan expected the day before it started, a few coworkers and I decided to get last minute tickets to see the Blue Jays vs Twins game on 4/11. I was a little torn on who I should cheer for because I was born in Toronto and went to Blue Jays games as a kid but I have also been a Minnesotan for 2 decades. It was great being at the game - fun atmosphere and good food & drinks selection. Glad that we decided to get last minute tickets to go to the game and thankful that we were staying at a hotel right down the street from Roger Centre for my work trip.

Overall one of the best ballparks I have been to. From the food to the drink selection, everything…read morewas to die for. Entering the park was super easy and you can take the tunnel all the way to the entrance! Easy access from any part of town! The food selection was insane, everything from tenders, to tacos and poutine was available. Everything we tried was amazing! The Corona Deck was also a super cool addition and the drink were amazing. Only ballpark I've ever found a guava margarita and it was amazing! Definitely would recommend and that says a lot coming from a Yankees fan!

Attended 3 concerts (Baby Monster, Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato)…read more The arena was pretty easy to get to. Seating was pretty good. Food (naturally expensive) and merch was pretty easy get and find. Downside is the water fountains. I feel like there won't many (at least ones with water bottle refill stations).

This was honestly such a fun place to catch a game. I went on a Thursday night to watch the Toronto…read moreRaptors and the whole experience was just amazing from start to finish, especially because they got the win! The arena itself is right in the heart of downtown, so the whole area around it already feels super alive before you even walk in. There's people everywhere, jerseys, food spots nearby, and just that pre-game energy that makes it so fun. Inside, it was packed but in a good way, like full energy, loud, exciting, everyone already hyped before tip-off. I had seats in the 300 level and honestly I don't even think that's a bad thing at all. The view from up there is actually really solid, you can see the whole court properly and the energy from the crowd feels even more spread out and intense. Service-wise, everything was pretty organized. It was busy, so lines and movement around the concourse can get a bit crowded at times, but nothing unexpected for a Raptors game night. Once you're settled in your seat though, it's smooth and you can just focus on the game. Overall, I'd 100% recommend going at least once if you're in Toronto. It's not just about basketball, it's the full experience: the crowd, the energy, the location, and just being part of that atmosphere. Even from the 300s, it still feels like a really good seat. Definitely one of those experiences that's way more fun in person than on TV.

The Varsity Stadium is a sorry excuse for the flagship venue for UofT pride. It's hardly worth the…read more3 star's I'm giving it and the 2 biggest reason for those 3 stars is the fact that the turf here is amazing for sports and that during the winter, the dome is well utilized for all sorts of sports from golf, cricket, soccer etc. When the new turf and dome were introduced (around 2007) it was rated the best field of that nature in Toronto. Maybe in Canada as well but I'm not confident enough to aver that. As for the the spectator experience, sure the seats (bleachers) are only a few years old and well maintained but it's nothing close to the full fledged stadiums you see to the south or even in most other Canadian cities and that itself almost tells you that the University has no real expectations for the student population to come out in in full force supporting the Blues. The ice rink while better in comparison to the football stadium is still not impressive and looks like it could do with some renovations as well including the teams changing/locker rooms. An upside to the stadium's layout is that half of it is open to public viewing from Devonshire and as a result you can just happen to catch a game or meet for free (although if you are a student it's free either way). A few years ago they hosted some meet here and Usain Bolt was a participant and sure enough he bought in a huge gathering of supporters that lined the entire fence. Something I've yet to see any University team accomplish. So if you have a friend in the football or cheer leading squad, it's worth the trip to go and see them or even if you are a fan of football, but as for visiting the location for itself, there's nothing too impressive to see here.

I love this little stadium for no reasons other than 1) it…read moreis fun to break into 2) it is fun to pass by and see the kiddies do their track and field 3) it is generally nicely manicured 4) sits at a pretty convenient spot where I can see it from my my building atop and get to enjoy cheering in the middle of the day. There ain't nothing wrong with some good happy people exercising and other happy people cheering them on. It makes me happy.

Outdoor venue with great atmosphere that's easy to get around…read more The camera operator does a great job too

Went to see NKOTB. The show itself was great. Traffic to the venue was HORRIBLE. We missed DJ Jazzy…read moreJeff but made it right on time for Paula Abdul. They were so entertaining. It was my second time seeing NKOTB and first for Paula. We had a great time. The venue could have used police presence and traffic control especially after the show. Ubers and Taxis were literally blocking lanes of traffic making walking (crossing the street) and driving very unsafe. They (taxis/Ubers) left their illegally parked cars on the street and were walking around asking event attendees if they needed an Uber. They were also making erratic u-turns. We didn't see ANY police or traffic control. It was bad. The crowd was crazy inside for the food/drink and merch lines as it usually is for concerts, but we ate before going so we didn't buy anything. I went to the merch line after the show and the line went really quick. I got lucky and the merch I wanted was still available in our sizes. Also, we came to Toronto from California for this show. I wish there was more signage especially on the freeway for the Budweiser Stage. We didn't see any, but saw signage for other venues. We were using Google Maps so we ended up being fine. Would I go back to the Budweiser Stage? Maybe.

I've been to a few games at the Air Canada Centre over the years including their championship…read morevictory this last Sunday, May 15, 2011. That makes the Rock's 6th championship in its 13 season history. It's always a fast and exciting game with an extremely enthusiastic crowd. And tickets are a bargain. It's great value!

one of the cheerleaders said i was weird looking, really? is this how you promote your brand, a…read moreteam that no one cares about! the cheerleaders were handing out some sort of coupon thing and as i walked by she had this look of regret and couldn't look at me. wow very classy!

There's not a lot to this stadium. The shops aren't very well developed, and the food options are…read morelimited. There is a water fountain near the entrance: the trick is to twist the spout around 180 degrees so you can fill your water bottle. But, put it back so you don't just have water splashing onto the floor by those not expecting that. The one thing that you want to pay attention to is the side you sit on. If there's an afternoon game, and you're on the east side... well, the sun sets in the west, so that sun is directly on you. And it gets hot. Very very hot. Also, make sure you have a clear bag if you want to take anything in... It's not the worst stadium, and when you're in your seats it looks great, but it doesn't have a lot to offer.

This review marks my 3,000th one. Crazy, huh?…read more I wanted to review something either in Toronto or the GTA to mark this milestone. It's BMO Field. As with many of my reviews, I do have a different spin. Here's mine with this stadium. BMO Field is where the old Exhibition Stadium used to be. BMO Field was established in 2007. It is the home of the Toronto Argonauts (Canadian Football League) and Toronto FC (Football (soccer) Club). I have seen all Argos games at SkyDome or Rogers Centre, depending on when the name change occurred. I have yet to see a Toronto FC game. My spin? Although BMO Field isn't a concert venue, the first and only concert that was held here was Genesis on September 7, 2007. I was there. It holds a special place in my heart. It was a fantastic concert. I don't know why it hasn't hosted more concerts. I was comfortable at this concert. Concession stands were everywhere. The prices were a bit expensive back then, but you expect that to be the case at any major entertainment event. The washrooms were clean and accessible. These days, I'm normally around the area to park. I remember seeing Erasure at Queen Elizabeth Theatre a few years back, which is across from BMO Field. I parked near gate 4. It was affordable and a fairly close walk over to the theatre on a soggy, rainy evening. I haven't seen any CFL games recently. I should, as I miss seeing all CFL action in a stadium. I'll need to give it a try at BMO Field in the upcoming Argos season. (127)

SIAL Canada, a food expo, was held 4/29-5/1 at the Enercare Centre…read more The venue is well lit and has many conference rooms, ample restrooms, and waste receptacles with recycling sections. Several grab and go food and beverage kiosks were also available. If you are ever an exhibitor, check which Hall your program is in. Our ride app driver dropped us off at D, and we had a trek with our exhibit materials to Hall B! However, that area is great if you are using wheelchairs or have other needs. There is an elevator to the exhibit hall floors from the parking and street areas. This was a nice venue and the staff are all personable and professional!

Amazing venue to hold business expos of this scale. Been here twice for the same vegan food expo…read more Big facility and spacious.

how can this pierce my ears almost 24/7? the hum and squeal makes me want to scream at fools that…read morethink nothing is wrong. this stadium stinks of mold and the sounds make 'deaf' sound preferable at times. i'd give 0 but that's not a choice

I have been making frequent visits to Monarch Park lately, because it's winter softball time and…read morethis is where all the magic happens. First time I showed up there, I was a popsicle, it was possibly colder inside than it was outside. The heater was broken they say and it would take a few days, scratch that, weeks to get it fixed. Weeks later, it did get fixed, but only for one week, because the following week (this week), it's cold AF in there again. Beside that, Monarch Park is a full-sized soccer field is sectioned into quarters and is ultimately an all-purpose field. The many times I've been there, I have seen full on soccer games, adults and little ones training for soccer, there are people running on the track and obviously playing softball. The only downside to this place is the turf, the turf is a mix of "grass" and gravel get everywhere. In shoes, on my jackets, in my bag, everything. For softball, they also use a different ball, it's softer, and therefore bouncier, but it hurts less if you get it. Other than that, I'm just glad I get to continue playing softball indoors.