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Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Mission Thrift Store
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I love this place, I go weekly. Great prices compared to other thrift stores and they often have tag sales that make’s it even better. I always feel like I’m being followed in this store though. But it’s the best thrift store in the city in my opinion. And the stock is allways changing and tag deals make’s it more affordable. Most of the staff or volunteer's are very friendly.
Great staff. Lovely store. Bargains galore!
Wonderful, well-priced museum that's packed with relics and details from decades of history. Our guide was great, having worked here while in the army during the 60s - definitely go with the tour option when grabbing a ticket!
Must-see venue in Ottawa region!
Still under strong impression after the visit. The feeling of 30-day period (that is the time limit of life support in this underground facility) ticking away in order to find a solution in a concrete and steel bunker is unforgettable.
I will add more photos to this review later.
Still under strong impression after the visit. The feeling of 30-day period (that is the time limit of life support in this underground facility) ticking away in order to find a solution in a concrete and steel bunker is unforgettable.
I will add more photos to this review later.
Omg best place ever. Amazing washroom fr very clean and organized, AMAZIBG PRICES HELP I GOT A WEDDING D4ESS FOR 15 BUCKS JSBSJSJEBNS recommended place fr
We went there to have fun with my Daughter, she is 2 years old and in a little bit we were asking to not use the pool because people have private lessons and only the hot tub is available. They did not say they when we went in . It was hard to convince my daughter to leve . I can’t believe this happened . I know Im never going back there .
Have been wanting to visit for YEARS! Finally was able and not only did it not disappoint, it was waayyyy better than expected!
We did an 11 a.m. tour with Graham. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and humourous. With doing a guided tour we were able to get additional stories and anecdotes and, after the tour was over, we were able to wander around and explore even further - inside AND outside.
We heartily recommend visiting this marvel of engineering and Canadian history!
We did an 11 a.m. tour with Graham. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and humourous. With doing a guided tour we were able to get additional stories and anecdotes and, after the tour was over, we were able to wander around and explore even further - inside AND outside.
We heartily recommend visiting this marvel of engineering and Canadian history!
The location is great, and the staff are friendly. However, the management is quite frustrating. I decided to cancel my membership the day before it was supposed to end, but to my dismay, they still charged me for two weeks the day after. When I called to address this issue, the person on the phone assured me that they would refund the money to my credit card. After waiting for half a month with no resolution, I called again. This time, a different staff member informed me that memberships needed to be canceled 7 days in advance, a detail that was never communicated to me when I initially signed up in person. If I had known about this policy, I could have either continued using the facilities for the next two days or taken timely action. Unfortunately, she mentioned she couldn't do anything beyond offering a credit on my card for future use. It's a disappointing experience to have to bear the consequences of someone else's mistake.
Purchasing a zoo pass has been one of the best things I did. I’ve been to the zoo several times already and love it more each time. There’s so much to see and do, great for the whole family. The staff and volunteers have always been courteous and helpful. Even my teenagers love going with me.
We had a Blast!
Awesome experience, we took the guided tour and was worthy every penny, we learn a lot from and got a super close impression of how the atmosphere was while during the Cold War in Canada.
Totally recommended for anyone. Maybe not to interesting for small kids, my 7 yo was a bit tired at some point.
Awesome experience, we took the guided tour and was worthy every penny, we learn a lot from and got a super close impression of how the atmosphere was while during the Cold War in Canada.
Totally recommended for anyone. Maybe not to interesting for small kids, my 7 yo was a bit tired at some point.
I hadn't been to this zoo since l was a child and truthfully, when my friend suggested we go l was not enthusiastic about it. I remembered the zoo as being confining and the animals didn't look happy. What a change! I was pleasantly surprised to see the cages were replaced with large areas where animals could move about freely. They were in spaces that really mirrored their environments in the wild and they had access to inside and outside areas. The zoo has worked very hard to improve. I couldn't go through the Canadian area as it was being renovated and l saw on the news they are receiving polar bears. I can't wait to go back and see that area!
Fairly small but nice zoo, decent enclosures and the animals seemed happy and relaxed which is the main thing. My favourite was the penguins, which are by the entrance/exit so we had a chance to see them at the start and end of our trip. Not too busy midweek. The instructions on arriving by foot made it sound easy, but there is no signage from the river path and we ended up at an entrance gate that was closed for the season and had to loop back around. There is access by train and lots of parking.
Aquafit three times a week has kept me mobile while waiting for a knee replacement and it’s lots of fun. I’ve also enjoyed the cycle class, the chair yoga, abs the seated exercise classes. The only reason this isn’t a five star rating is because some of the water equipment needs replacing.
Calgary Zoo is a pretty good zoo. We've been to a fair amount of zoo's in our travels and this was one of the best for a lot of things. There is a lot of walking but you can view exhibits pretty much the entire time you are walking whereas some zoo's have long walkways between exhibits this doesn't. There are a bunch of interactive areas for the kids, bathrooms are easy to find however food is easy to find but it's busy and only located in a couple places.
We did the Sunday brunch package which had a buffet. Extremely well worth the extra 10 or 15 bucks per person I highly recommend it.
We did the Sunday brunch package which had a buffet. Extremely well worth the extra 10 or 15 bucks per person I highly recommend it.
What an amazing place. We had such a great time here, the flows through each exhibit are very efficient and thoroughly thought-out. The zoo is well-maintained and very convenient to get to. Are kids love how there's so many "resting parks" for them to play at everywhere. Makes it easy for parents.
oh wow
Summer Day Camps:
Staff were very friendly and interested in teaching the kids. Drop off and pick up was organized and quick. Activities seemed also well organized but not very rigid. My son had a blast and was looking forward to each day.
Staff were very friendly and interested in teaching the kids. Drop off and pick up was organized and quick. Activities seemed also well organized but not very rigid. My son had a blast and was looking forward to each day.
Super fun for both kids and adults. The animals are well taken care of. My favourite part was the butterfly enclosure! There were so many gorgeous butterflies all throughout the conservatory garden ranging from different stages of life.
I'd highly recommend visiting on a weekday early in the morning if you're not a fan of crowds, as this place gets extremely packed super fast.
I'd highly recommend visiting on a weekday early in the morning if you're not a fan of crowds, as this place gets extremely packed super fast.
Best. Part. Of. Our. Trip.
Hands down. We loved it, this was a really cool slice of history, REAL history, that you could walk around in and explore. We spent close to 2 hours there, wandering through all the rooms, reading all the exhibits, soaking up the general vibe. It was amazing to see so much of it all just left there, in place, for us to see all these years later. Just walking down the blast tunnel and going through the big vault doors, that really set the tone for the rest of it. No guides, no staff, no one to distract you from going at your own pace and checking everything out. More than enough signs and plaques to explain everything, we weren't left with any questions at the end. Though, if this bunker is closed, where is the current one for current PMs?
Hands down. We loved it, this was a really cool slice of history, REAL history, that you could walk around in and explore. We spent close to 2 hours there, wandering through all the rooms, reading all the exhibits, soaking up the general vibe. It was amazing to see so much of it all just left there, in place, for us to see all these years later. Just walking down the blast tunnel and going through the big vault doors, that really set the tone for the rest of it. No guides, no staff, no one to distract you from going at your own pace and checking everything out. More than enough signs and plaques to explain everything, we weren't left with any questions at the end. Though, if this bunker is closed, where is the current one for current PMs?
No complaints, I personally have enjoyed going to the Y and will continue, there are many options to go to the gym, do workout classes, yoga classes, swimming, private sauna and hot tub for women and men. I highly HIGHLY, recommend!
Beautiful and clean!! Love all the presentations and the enclosures are nice and big for all the animals! It’s unfortunate that the parking is quite expensive but if you’re planning to go all day then I guess $13/day isn’t too bad. They have such beautiful landscaping too! So pretty that there were 3 weddings being held the day we went! Wonderful zoo!
The YMCA Day Camps are so good! My kids love them, come home exhausted at the end of the day, and learn new skills! We've done a few camps two years in a row and will be back again next year for sure!
I saw this on History Channel a little while ago and was fascinated to see it in person. The TV episode didn’t do this place justice, this was an awesome location to explore and visit. 4 huge floors of bunker with rich history information and audio tour. We missed the guided tour which I’m sure would have been awesome. Looks like you can do a kids camp along with things like escape rooms here to broaden the interest. Definitely worth checking out!
What a amazing way to spend a day!! 😍 This place is a must visit for any and everyone.
The zoo was beautiful with lots of animals. The Dorothy garden was especially very beautiful. Make sure you have an entire day to spend here as the zoo is pretty big with lots of walking.
We went there at 9am in the morning on Heritage day and it was just beginning to get crowded, so we were able to view a lot the animals relatively without much crowds. But by the time it was mid day there were a lot more people there, so make sure you plan accordingly.
Overall this was an amazing experience and I am waiting to go back here once again.
The zoo was beautiful with lots of animals. The Dorothy garden was especially very beautiful. Make sure you have an entire day to spend here as the zoo is pretty big with lots of walking.
We went there at 9am in the morning on Heritage day and it was just beginning to get crowded, so we were able to view a lot the animals relatively without much crowds. But by the time it was mid day there were a lot more people there, so make sure you plan accordingly.
Overall this was an amazing experience and I am waiting to go back here once again.
A nice way to spend a couple hours - what a cool look into the past! We opted for the guided tour which was well worth it. Our guide, Gilles C. worked in the installation decades ago so he was able to add a really neat perspective on top of being an exceptional guide, a volunteer no less! The vault at the very bottom was very cool - literally and figuratively. Definitely would recommend a visit.
A very interesting place. Besides being historic, it is also very educational. Walking through the Diefenbunker is like a trip on a time machine. The various rooms and their contents are very well-preserved. The accounts and facts written on the walls are descriptive and lucid.
A piece of advice is to set aside a good amount of time to be able to go through the entire museum and comprehend the true significance of the establishment, and the circumstances under which it was built. It is a huge place with four floors underground.
A tour of the place is highly recommended.
A piece of advice is to set aside a good amount of time to be able to go through the entire museum and comprehend the true significance of the establishment, and the circumstances under which it was built. It is a huge place with four floors underground.
A tour of the place is highly recommended.
My child has been to sports class, arts class and been to childminding regularly.. she’s been having wonderful experience with the programs and staff overall. The staff are very caring, respectful and offer a welcoming environment. We as a family feel very comfortable there.
Mission thrift stores are the most organized thrift stores I have ever been in. Was looking at the crafts today. Slid a bucket out 6 inches to have a better look as it was on the second shelf. Looked and slid it back in to the exact same spot. An older female employee came up behind me and moved it over 6 inches and told me to put I back in the same spot. I told her, I did NOT move it, I put it back in the exact same spot. She said they have a problem with people moving things, so I stated again that I did not move it, I put it back in the exact same spot. She said Sorry but not for accusing me of moving the bucket. And she did not even put it back above the labeled spot. Before having staff or employees accuse customers of doing something, maybe make sure things were wrong before commenting.
First time visiting this thrift store today and it was a great experience! The volunteers go above and beyond, the prices and promotions are great, and the things I got were all in great condition. Absolutely no complaints! Will definitely be returning! 😊
One of the best places in Toronto to enjoy the nature with kids and alone.
We love this early learning center. My daughter is attending this center, and she LOVES the center and her educators. The 1.5 yr old already has a group of babbling friends welcoming her every morning, and the staff here are amazing and really care about the kids. In fact, the whole center and staff are warm and welcoming. They follow great routines and help settle the kids into a routine that can be integrated into home life. Their Weemarkable reports are so much more detailed than any other daycare centers I have seen and take various photos of the daily activities my kid participated in. It very much helped us aware of what our kid was up to while we were busy at work, so we could still set up some routine at home for the weekends and continuously help her learn through play. The fact that we can choose to get the lunch catered is also amazing since it takes the stress away for working mom and dad while our kid tries a variety of foods.
My favourite thrift store in the city. I come here frequently to check new arrivals in the books section at the back of the store. The store is very clean. Their donation drop off area is at the back of the building.
The only facility/gym I use. Membership price is good compared to other places. Pool is clean and nice flow, gym is clean and lots of variety for equipment. Every time I try another gym I just come back to the y knowing it’s the best facility I’ve used.
Just a wonderful store! So clean, well organized, great prices, and the staff are really nice people.
Easy drop off for donations.
Will be going back. My new favorite thrift store!
Easy drop off for donations.
Will be going back. My new favorite thrift store!
I have visited this store on numerous occasions and have always found it clean and well cared for. The prices are fantastic and I have found many quality items at very good prices. I would highly recommend a visit.
Have been there twice or three times. The hiking trail is a real adventure with scenic perspectives! Better to be in a team with an expert leader or having the map of trail with yourself. Plenty of lakes/river there might have mosquitos during summer, so be prepared for them!
My son attended the High Park Nature Centre program for youths and he had an absolute blast! Informative and helpful instructors, friendly participants, lots of good outdoors time!
Such an amazing beautiful park in downtown Toronto , can visit all year round.
A great place to meet some friends safely with social distancing while staying out of the rain.
So relaxing. Lived in Toronto my whole life and dicided to go for a bike ride and walk through High Park. I saw so much wildlife and nature that I'm not used to seeing. Lakeshore was close enough to go biking too.
Dear swim instructors, there are signs around the pool to designate where classes should meet... USE THEM, FFS! Sometimes kids move up a level, sometimes new kids sign up. They need to be able to find their instructor! Don't stand by the Seal sign if you're teaching Dolphin! This isn't the first time it has happened, and I've brought it to your attention, but obviously it didn't help. How many times do I have to complain before basic common sense kicks in? 🙄
Beautiful trail..however watch out for ticks if you have a dog! We walked our dog there at the end of October and she ended up having many ticks. She was on her leash too and was not in the brush.
Nicely paved and well marked walking trails. Great spot to see Fall colours as well in October. Very peaceful and quiet on weekdays especially.
A wonderful place to relax or to spend a nice day with the family. A well-developed network of paths and varied views of flora and fauna. A lake, a small animal park and of course
Have not visited this place yet. I'm giving them four stars temporarily after I read their membership application package. It's a nonprofit with one part time employee. As a gardener I wish I heard about this sooner. Will report again and edit this review soon.
The nice thing about this facility is that there are very few people lifting weights here as the demographic consists of primarily older adults. This means that weightlifting equipment is almost always available, but cardio machines are occupied at a higher rate. However, that means that the lifting atmosphere can be a little underwhelming because you'll often be the best lifter in the gym. Their rates are great for children, students, and seniors, but it seems like the average joe's are making up for that by paying more than you would at a similar-caliber facility.
There’s an information centre at the entrance with helpful staff. We did the Vista Trail and it was a lovely and very quiet trail. There is a observation deck with views into the forest below. The beginning of the trail is not very well covered so it can get hot if it’s a sunny summer day.
Welcome To The Beare Wetlands
I was on a group hiking tour today along the Orchard Trail out in the Twyn Rivers area and during the walk we stopped by the Beare Wetlands.
I tried to take pictures of the snapping turtles, but I am Not even sure if I saw them or Not!
I want to personally Thank the Toronto Region Conservation Authority for hosting a Very Nice Hike Today back on Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Sincerely yours,
Howard Paul Shore
Visitor
Executive, Volunteer Writer For Google And Tripadvisor Websites
/HPS
I was on a group hiking tour today along the Orchard Trail out in the Twyn Rivers area and during the walk we stopped by the Beare Wetlands.
I tried to take pictures of the snapping turtles, but I am Not even sure if I saw them or Not!
I want to personally Thank the Toronto Region Conservation Authority for hosting a Very Nice Hike Today back on Sunday, August 5, 2018.
Sincerely yours,
Howard Paul Shore
Visitor
Executive, Volunteer Writer For Google And Tripadvisor Websites
/HPS
A not so challenging area to get around in terms of hiking, but it definitely doesn't take away from it's natural scenery! Lots of different areas to walk through and check out, and saw many people with their dogs & families which is always lovely to see!
High Park is a true treasure. The skating rink is great, hockey and leisure skate areas. The playgrounds are fantastic, the zoo is great and the food is cheap and delicious. I could spend days strolling around exploring and enjoying the nature and wildlife. Beautiful place.
Beautiful park with trails along a very pretty creek. Geocaching too!
Wheelchair accessible portapotties, lots of parking, great vistas, quiet forest 🌳 and varied forests. The only drawback is the highway is close, you definitely hear it and the loop is closed so you need to track back. Other than that it's witchy and wonderful.