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Jim,
 Whew! Anyone who's visited Toronto in the last few weeks
has surely put to rest the idea of the cold and barren northland
that is Canada. But, each winter we swear never to complain about
the heat again, so we'll not!
With the summer sun comes the broadest range of activities,
festivals and excitement, and new packages and features at TDBAB
that we're eager to share with you. Read about them here ... or
better yet, come and visit! Remember: the Lemon Drop Martinis are
always on tap.
Rog & Jim
P.S. Plans for our Pub Night Reunion in England are
underway. We expect the event to be held somewhere in northern
England on Saturday, November 12, 2005, and all "alumni" of TDBAB
are invited, not just our British friends! In fact, we already have
some confirmations from Canadians and Americans and we're eager to
introduce them to more of our friends. Full details by mid
September! Drop us a line, now, if you plan on attending. The first
drink's on us!
| Stratford / St. Jacobs Tour |
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 Brand new this month is our full day (10-hr) tour just
for you with our private guide in an executive sedan into the
Mennonite Country of St Jacobs and the Festival City of
Stratford.
Highlights include the beautiful Elora Gorge, a visit to
the antique and kitsch shops of St Jacobs, perhaps a drop in
on a Mennonite family selling quilts or jams, lunch at one of
Southwestern Ontario finest restaurants in an old mill, then
feed the swans and enjoy the shopping at Stratford - with time
if you wish to take in a matinee performance, and one final
stop in Acton, at the Old Hide House with its acres of leather
goods, probably the largest leather outlet in the world!
 Of course, as this tour is with a private guide,
you call the shots and the schedule. Want to spend more time
shopping, visit four or five Mennonite homes, skip the leather
outlet - your driver is at your command.
Your guide is a resident of the area, familiar with the
area's rich history and attractions, eager to share them all
with you, in the comfort and luxury that you deserve.
For more details ... »
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| Spa Special! |
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 Our "Partner in Pampering" - Shape Health and Wellness
Centre - is offering a Summer Special that you won't want to
miss!
Order any spa service (manicure, massage, facial, "day at
the spa" - anything) at their regular price and receive the
same service for your mate at 50% off!
It's a wonderful way to escape the summer heat for a few
hours (Oh, we said we wouldn't mention that again, didn't we!)
and come home relaxed, refreshed and glowing, from your
treatment and about the staff at Shape, some of the nicest
people you'll meet in Toronto, which is high praise indeed in
a city of nice people!
You may book this directly with Shape, or let us do it for
you. Guests of our Penthouse Suite have the option of many
services right in their room, as well. Now how romantic is
that, eh?
Book your spa treat today... »
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| Keith off to University - Twins taking
over |
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 It's celebration time at TDBAB as Keith has selected
Toronto's own Ryerson University (Business School), and will
be - here's the best part - living with us during the school
week at least for the first semester.
Jim is already expecting daily help with breakfasts and
chores, but Rog is reminding him of the demands of university
life - and the natural tendency of 18-year- olds to sleep at
every non-study moment.
Meanwhile, our 13-year-old twins, Christian (above, on
left) and Ian, will be taking a larger role in the B&B.
Christian is already the master of hospital corners and Ian
has been charming guests for years now with his father's
natural gregarious nature and eagerness to serve.
The whole family welcomes you to Toronto Downtown Bed and
Breakfast!
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| Rog & Jim in
Philadelphia |
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 How could it be that one of the most beautiful cities
on the continent is just an hour away, and we had never
visited Philadelphia together? The situation was righted with
a quick weekend escape in July, and now we're eager to return
for a longer visit.
Considering Rog's love of academe and especially the famous
schools of the world, it was also an opportunity to visit six
of the best, as well as a walk through the history of this
great city. (Sadly, we have to report, the Liberty Bell -
though still cracked - is surrounded by a baricade and
airport-style security searches. A modern metaphor, perhaps?)
Thanks also to our guests and friends from Cleveland for
hooking us up with relatives in Philly for a delightful
evening with new friends. Isn't this a wonderful business?
Of course we have pictures to share .... »
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| On Stage in Toronto |
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Les Miz is back!(Sept 14 - Oct 22, 2005)
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, LES MISÉRABLES is an
epic, musical saga that sweeps through three turbulent decades
of 19th century French history and the moving story of
one man, the fugitive Jean Valjean, who is pitted against the
cruel and self-righteous police inspector Javert in a lifelong
struggle to evade arrest and imprisonment. See it now, with
TDBAB special access to VIP House Seats, exclusively for our
guests!
Soulpepper Productions(now through October 1, 2005)
Soulpepper Theatre Company is an artist- founded, classical
repertory theatre company with a three-tiered mandate: to
present the world's theatrical masterpieces in vital Canadian
interpretations; and to provide classical training to a new
generation of theatre artists.
Soulpepper's summer 2005 lineup includes works by Ibsen,
Shakespeare, Steinbeck, Molnar and Shepard. Let us get the
best available seats for you! Always
the best seats, down this aisle, please...
At the Textile Museum of Canada(now till September
11, 2006)
Thirty: An Anniversary Celebration From the four
corners of the planet, people have come to Canada with a
dazzling range of cultural identities and ideas woven into
their garments and ritual textiles. From threads of gold to
pounded tree bark, from the 4th century to the 20th, from
Brazil to Sumatra - this exhibition weaves together 30 stories
about textiles and their donors, six of which are featured
here.
Visit the Textile Museum of Canada
TripAdvisorOne of the most popular pre-trip
research tools on the Web is TripAdvisor. We have had many
wonderful reviews posted there, and are grateful to all our
former guests for their generous comments.
If you haven't already done so, we invite you to submit a
short review of your stay with us at TDBAB. Each experience is
different, and each review gives the next potential guest a
little extra insight and comfort level with their plans.
Please include the right for TripAdvisor to use your e-mail
address. It adds a lot of credibilty to your comments, and
means we can send you a personal thank you!
Leave your review here ...
 Want
a quick treat of luxury and pampering, TDBAB style, and a big
discount, besides? Check out our Last Minute Specials. Priced
in USD (converted to CAD for Canadians and International
guests), this quick check shows our availability for the next
week, and a whopping discount just for you!
Book tomorrow today!
Find out more about Toronto this summer...
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