WELCOME TO TORONTO

ROB FORD: 1969-2016.
MAY GOD REST YOU IN PEACE, ROB.
THE BEST MAYOR THIS GREAT CITY HAS EVER HAD.
Video shot June 6-7-8, 2012.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Feel free to watch the 2013 version as well: WELCOME TO TORONTO: 2013 EDITION

[@IsThatInterestingStuff]

Toronto is a big city, third largest metropolitan area in North America worth visiting. Check out Yonge Street that divides the city in half from south to north running through the downtown core and Dundas Square. Check out this video on Yonge Street that shows how vibrant the city is Driving on Yonge Street from Downtown Toronto to North York at Steeles Avenue Canada

[@aquoslover200]

Lol XD I should have said "back in my day."

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Long drive from Port Huron/Sarnia or Detroit/Windsor border crossings to TO, also pretty boring that 401 up until you get the outskirts of TO that's why I always use Peace Bridge (Fort Erie/Buffalo) border crossing to get into USA. Summer '07 last time when I drove thru MI from Sarnia/Port Huron on way to UT and '01 to Chicago. Full of B&W OPPs btwn MI and TO but almost nonexistent around TO unless you get another crash creating chaos for everybody. Drive safely. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Those animal and trash issues you are talking about are MUNICIPAL issues, it's up to the City Council of ANY city to manage their activities in the way it's best for its own residents. Bad roads? Full of bad roads in Toronto. Also, your view of a bad road may not match MY view of a bad road, what's bad for you might be normal for me, right? Healthcare in TX? You mean ObamaCare? Also tons of deadly industrial accidents AND explosions in Toronto and Ontario. 13% ONT sales tax, gas: US$5.38/gallon.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Can you please list some of the city services you would lose while getting your taxes lower? For ppl who drive all the time and do not rely on public transportation at all, ok? Personally I'm part of that demographics who doesn't need any GOVERNMENT-guaranteed health coverage especially when it's based on HIGH taxes of any kind in order to keep universal healthcare up and running. Can you also name the environmental and safety issues in right-to-work no-state-income State of Texas? Thank You.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Well, it depends what you're looking for in your future life. Visiting is nice and relaxing but to start living permanently in a new place is a totally different ball game. Downtown Toronto looks pretty impressive BUT there are other things you gotta consider as well, for instance high taxes (13% ONT sales tax, 5% in AB) and high gas prices (lowest in AB as well) to pay for our own "ObamaCare" LOL, w/o very high taxes our socialized healthcare system would go busted right away. Try Houston, TX.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

True, he's very overweight and he already knows that, also over here there is no medical test required by law before you start running for the mayorship, like the one in the States with Presidential Elections. Cause you used to live in Toronto and now in NYC, Rob Ford is the opposite of Obama and Andrew Cuomo, policies of course, also he's the very first (socially and fiscally) conservative mayor in the modern history of Toronto, for left-wing media that was a shock when he won 3 years ago.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

You're correct that already a year since my last Toronto video BUT: 1) Nothing has changed in Toronto since last year therefore the new video would look identical with the last one, maybe a different soundtrack of course, plus I think it's pretty boring to do videos mostly from one place only 2) Right now I'm focusing on places I have no videos on my channel yet Hopefully you're gonna like my next 10-20 videos, all from new places only. Enjoy the summer. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

There is a link on the video info that apparently contradicts your statement, as per Statistics Canada legal immigrants from around the world do not think Toronto is a bad city at all, otherwise why settling in Toronto in such huge numbers? Canadian Citizens with non-white background massively voted for Rob Ford in 2010, by bad image you mean THEM, NON-WHITES, are bad for the city as well? Whites (downtown) are anti-Rob Ford, non-whites (boroughs) pro-Rob Ford. IMMIGRANTS LOVE ROB FORD.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Why Canada and not, let's say, France, so you can easily go back to Morocco and visit your family any time you want w/o burning 1/2 of your monthly salary on air fare? Also since at least 7 years ago, immigration law has change dramatically, not easy to come to Canada legally anymore. Good language skills, very good education, a pre-approved job offer, pass a very strict written test, settlement funds, that's how you get a LEGAL immigrant entry into Canada. Best of Luck. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Thank you, Cecilia. I'd love to give you the songs played on the video, unfortunately I don't know them either, at home (as in car as well) I have a legit SiriusXM sat radio subscription and I simply let my computer record live shows and then I just select a portion of the recording I like the most and mix it up with the video itself. I do not listen to SiriusXM when my computer records the shows. Be safe and happy out there. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Except for AK & HI, no single inch of your beautiful country I have not covered yet: /watch?v=69-sS7p1FAw 2004 to beautiful historic Philly, City of Brotherly Love, everything on video but unfortunately on VHS tapes only, no YT or HD technology at that time. Still remember that large boulevard with lots of world flags also that famous historic building where Rocky Balboa included in his movies. Plus the historic district where the founding fathers signed the Decl of Ind, or Constitution...

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Thank you very much for understanding, you'll gonna love them, cannot give you any details, obviously, but when you'll gonna see them you'll remember my today's words. In about 2-3 weeks I'm gonna start U/L the REAL videos of 2013. Tons of them. Be safe and have a Great Independence Day Celebration. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

As much as most of the local residents hate to admit it (but that's a story for another time) but TO is undoubtedly a very American city, at least by its very impressive D/T skyline, and God knows how this city is gonna look like in a year when more high-rise buildings and skyscrapers will be fully open for occupancy. Stay safe. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Lots of time on Lakeshore RD in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, different portions of the road of course, but never from TO all the way to Hamilton, it will take an eternity to get to your final destination. Beautiful but also very expensive residential areas on Lakeshore RD west of TO. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Hi Mark, 1st clip: S/B DVP to Gardiner 2nd clip: E/B Gardiner 3rd clip: from Coxwell/Lakeshore Blvd E to Yonge St 4th clip: Adelaide St W and Peter St 5th clip: Yonge and Church (or Davenport) 6th clip: Richmond W from Victoria St to Sheppard St Enjoy the evening, Mark. Stay safe. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

"back in the day" 19th century? LOL If you want watch my latest Miami videos and you'll see the modern architecture is pretty much identical btwn these two great cities. Unfortunately no Palm Trees in Toronto... LOL Be safe. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

You're right, sometimes I lose sat signal for my SiriusXM in-car radio, but all together it's a pretty modern city to live in. Best wishes from Marco Island, FL where I'm on vacation right now. Stay safe. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

48 out of 50 US states, all on 4 wheels only. Been to Chicago twice, last time in 2005 I think, no YT and obviously no HD technology at that time yet. /watch?v=69-sS7p1FAw Stay safe. Chris

[@sinhaBHAKTHI]

I remember when I landed back in Toronto from Melbourne, I've felt so much better. No other city in the world can come close to my city! ! ! !! !TDOT! !! ! !

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Please read my previous reply to you as well. DC, at least 6 times since 2003, in the 2011 All-American Road Trip Playlist you'll see couple of DC videos. Stay safe. Chris

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

If you meant Los Angeles COUNTY, yes you're correct, but the city itself so just City of Los Angeles: 3.9 Million people as per U.S. Census Bureau latest numbers.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Maybe our "mighty" TO Maple Leafs would put more passion in bringing the Lord Stanley back to where it belongs... Stay safe. Chris

[@monkeypvp5547]

Man, this video shows me so much emotion, I'm 14 and me and my friend Dylan have already started saving up for our big trip, I start working in a few months and that will help me a lot, were planning on going when we are 18 and im going to aim for 10,000$ on Visa. We have already looked at some hotels and have really recommended staying in the "Grand Hotel and Suites". If you didn't know, I am from Kentucky and this trip is exactly 9hrs and 52 minuets for me to reach the hotel and I cannot wait for this big adventure! Hopefully I am going to find me a Nice Canadian Sweetie to bring back with me, Or maybe I might just stay(:

[@aether4554]

Woah man..... It's been 2 years since you posted this. You still saving up?

[@patrickgawthrop4813]

Go to college.

[@RalphFigueroaOntario]

I like Mayor Rob Ford, and I will be voting for him in October.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Me too, Ralph. A more recent Toronto Video: WELCOME TO TORONTO: ROB FORD 2014 Enjoy the summer and be safe out there.

[@NatureBoyFitness]

There's a song called Ontario Flow by Motivated By Foolishness its a song for all Ontarians Check it out !

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

*ROB FORD: 1969-2016* *MAY GOD REST YOUR SOUL IN PEACE* *GOD BLESS YOU ROB* *WE WILL ALL MISS YOU*

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Glad you liked the video, and music as well, I hope. Stay safe. Chris

[@BBQFanNo1]

Mexico City, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago Most Populated in North America

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Thank you very much. Stay safe and have a great weekend. Chris

[@AJonAir1]

I visited Toronto for the first time back in May, and just like that, I want to get out of Kansas and move here so bad. You guys have it so lucky (granted, there ups and downs about every place you go). I'll get there someday!

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Try another comment on ANY of my videos, see if it's working.

[@brianskafica328]

I love to go to Toronto to see its great buildings, attractions and restaurants. And it's all because I have Canadian relatives living in the Toronto area. It's my favorite city.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Brian Skafica The best "attraction" Toronto has to offer these days IS... the very low Canadian Dollar, US$1 for C$1.35. On the other hand if you happen to drive prepare for high gas prices anywhere in the Toronto area, maybe $1 more per gallon than in NYS or California. Regardless, Welcome to Toronto and enjoy your stay.

[@StreetsOfOntario]

That's a beautiful day in Toronto! Great video Chris! just like always! Also, that's driving in from Oshawa right? from the east side??

[@kylefd2]

While the skyline looks so much different, the roads got much worse, seeing the exits on the gardiner is so crazy in 2024 so many of them are gone now

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

VIDEO BLOCKED IN GERMANY, what a new surprise?! LOL

[@album183]

Then that as well is " Too bad for you" when you find yourself in an ER and no way to pay for it. I really dont need to cite any environmental and safety issues about Texas as they are easily found on the internet. If you want a really good example of how lax this state is... Then look up the reason why the Fertilizer plant that exploded in West, Texas was never properly inspected. All of that is just for starters. Want to talk about the average wages and rankings in health and education here?

[@album183]

Will do. Do you enjoy having unleased animals walking around in your neighborhood crapping on your lawn & pee*ing all over your car? Hope you do because many places do not have animal control. Most cities outsource their trash collection. If once a week doesnt work for you, then too bad. If they dont pick it up that one time... again too bad. Do you enjoy driving on bad roads once you leave the main ones? If you dont... again its too bad. If your employer doesnt offer you health insurance...

[@album183]

That too also depends on what you want out of life. If you want low taxes and are willing to give up a ton of city services, no guarantee of health coverage, and a state that really doesnt care about environmental and safety regulations.. then Texas isnt all that bad until you actually need what you are giving up or suffer pain, injury, or death because of the lax regulatory agencies here.

[@RalphFigueroaOntario]

Don Valley Parkway, southbound to Gardiner. Was that the old and new Bridgepoint buildings? Hey, there is Queen Street further down. I love driving along this route.

[@MurrMan23]

Love my city! The DVP is where I go when I want to cruise. Specifically the Bayview on ramp to the DVP has a couple nice tight corners then a nice view of the DT core! Love it!

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Obrigado, my friend. Be safe and happy. Chris

[@splintcell22]

Rob Ford looks like he's about to blow any second. He needs to lose weight. I used to live in Toronto but now I'm in NYC, but I do miss the city sometimes.

[@bwjackson15]

You should make a trip to my hometown of Philadelphia. You could even do a pass through Baltimore and Washington DC since they are close by!

[@LeGioNoFZioN]

I'm a bit of a heretic, never really cared about hockey ...still I prefer to see our city win than lose. Thanks Chris, all the best Nic

[@HamadaLFC8]

Yeah the 1 hour from Sarnia to London is terrible haha but from that point on it's pretty ok, but in that part I've never seen any OPP's (thank god), but the MI side is pretty packed with State Troopers :/ Drive safe!

[@cartsmusic]

Great video Chris. It looks weird how some buildings are real close to the Gardiner, like Air Canada Centre. You ever considered taking the lake shore road to Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton? Thanks.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Thank you very much. Stay safe. Chris

[@BasilMinhas]

6.3 million people live in Toronto, 8.3 million in NYC, 2.8 million in Chicago and 3.7 million in Los Angeles !!!

[@aquoslover200]

I went to Toronto for a week back in the day, sadly we were in a bad spot but the rest of it looked amazing.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

so much construction! I love seeing everything going up from my condo in CityPlace :D Thanks for the video :)

[@HamadaLFC8]

Love the video, love that city. I visit a lot since I'm from Michigan and love driving! So if you ever see a black A4 with Michigan license plate, say hello ! :D

[@andrewlavery2395]

Song that starts at about 6:00 - what's the name of it? Cool perspective vid btw. Toronto's a great city.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Sony HDR-XR100. Stay safe. Chris

[@bwjackson15]

It's been a little over a year since you made this video. Time to make the 2013 version! hahah

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

You're very welcome. Chris :-)

[@TechnologyIsTalking]

Let me help you out people. The first song is allein pryda ( I know stupid name for that)

[@gtamediaproductions1]

2012 Taste of the Danforth kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXboJecgst2ras

[@Itsyaboyjslim]

Gosh man, its soo crowded , i bet you can't even breath with all the high rises around

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Thank you very much. Chris

[@bwjackson15]

Makes sense! Hope you have safe travels! I'll be looking forward to your next videos

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Dashboard camera mount.

[@lorenadujmic5563]

I miss this so much , awesome idea to shoot it , thanks for bringing me back

[@Kwiatkowskiy]

thats a really good video of the city i like it keep the videos coming bro

[@WaqarAbbas]

Good job, thanks for sharing. :-)

[@JemimaRuby29]

Ugh I Miss Toronto I hope someday I will move back here to my city !:(

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Sony HDR-XR100

[@elmehdi8714]

hi im from morroco and i wanna live in canada god willing!!

[@rrkryon]

Belo vídeo, bela música de fundo, Toronto é uma grande cidade.

[@Narmsmac]

Great video! I have family in Toronto and have been there several times, most recently July 2014 in which I took my husband and kids! We had a great time! I love how you've gone all over! I just said to my husband that we need to get a dash cam to record our travels! We travel quite a bit by car for our younger son's travel soccer. Thank you again!

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

+Narmeen Reger Thank you but I do not live in Toronto anymore, or Canada for that matter. Have a safe and healthy 2016. God Bless.

[@dreamresolutionfilms]

Hi nice city shots emm did you use a car mount gor your camera?

[@Booze129]

great video. T.O. is booming with condos and new skyscrapers

[@ssrenan]

What a beautiful city, nice video Chris! Take care

[@ajmalshahtravelling7088]

boom city toronto ...elegance city

[@ik3004]

Can i come to Canada. I like to much

[@Goingtomakeonesoon123]

R.I.P Rob Ford???-2016

[@NickSblueliner123]

Yes Toronto is the 4th most populous city in North America- 1. Mexico City, 2. NYC, 3. Los Angeles, 4.Toronto

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Mexico as part of NA is pretty much an academic thing, what you mostly hear inside liberal and other anti-white groups, mainstream media included, in real life Mexicans don't give a damn on NA, most of them don't even know what NA really is, for them all that matters is SPANISH (or Latino/Hispanic) America and that includes everybody who speaks Spanish and that's the entire area from south of USA up to Chile, Brazil the only exception (they speak Portuguese) and therefore they are included in the Latin American CONTINENT. For them Canada and USA are not part of their Latin America traditions and therefore you will never see them talking nicely about anything going on in Canada and USA. Mexico City, as the most populous city in NA, is pretty much a creation of left-wing liberal academia to show English NA (populated by white European ppl) they are starting to become a minority around the world. White Guilt Liberalism if you wish.

[@FlatbushOnline]

Can't believe I live here. Love my city.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

Thank you very much for watching my videos, always try to bring a little bit of optimism in ppl's lives. Stay safe. Chris

[@JMMT7022801]

Toronto is like Houston on steroids.

[@Itsyaboyjslim]

lol then move, if you can afford it.

[@Booze129]

It's 2gether by Andy callister & Mark junior

[@planjane69]

what is song on the first half of the video?

[@sullysboy]

The City more bigger

[@syednayyar]

which camera are you using

[@alexdaniel478]

gooood documentary

[@CannedBullets]

What's that song at 11:10?

[@cinthia9602]

Nice driving video.

[@johnwoa]

Chris RoadWarrior, did you see the news (Mar. 18, 2016) regarding former mayor Rob Ford? It is so very sad. His family is at his bedside down at Mt. Sinai Hospital. This is a terrible tragedy for all of us who love him.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

+johnwoa Rob is always in our prayers, a good man with such a big heart. I'll never forget my visits to 2013 & 2014 Scarborough Ford Fest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZyuf5SNetiAZs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3PRaXekgLuZqrs God Bless Him.

[@johnwoa]

+Chris RoadWarrior I couldn't have said it better! Thanks for your kind words. This whole saga has left me numb. It's not fair for this to happen to such a great man. I don't know where you are currently living now, but the 680 NEWS website and the "LISTEN LIVE" icon will give you the most up-to-the-minute news on Rob Ford. If not that, you can "Google" Rob Ford's name and "Toronto" and the current news on his condition will come right up. Hope this info helps. Best wishes from the Jane, Weston & Lawrence area in the City of Toronto!

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

+johnwoa I'm in Texas but almost daily read Toronto Sun and 680 News over the internet just to keep close with the city I lived (still family in Toronto) for 20+ years. And I'm a proud Canadian citizen AND a strong conservative exactly like Rob and Doug. Great memories during those unforgettable Scarborough Ford Fest parties, very rare to see a politician bring so many people together. And why is that? Rob loves people of Toronto, that's why he will always be *The Mayor of the People*, IMHO he was the Best Mayor City of Toronto has ever had. I'll never regret I voted for 2010 Rob and 2014 Doug, a great family and great leaders for Toronto. We all pray Rob is gonna win the fight of his life, and if not, God will find him a place up there in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ford family, with his wife Renata and their two lovely kids. God Bless.

[@BigWelt]

It is the 4th most populous city as of earlier this year passing Chicago.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

You're correct, if you include Mexico into equation: 1) Mexico City 2) NYC 3) LA 4) Toronto 5) Chicago. But as per World Reputation: 1) Sydney 2) Toronto 3) Stockholm 4) Vienna 5) Venice... 100) Baghdad.

[@aminahabdi4334]

where do you live now?

[@adilazeem4604]

nic city toronto

[@bwjackson15]

Incredible skyline!

[@jayhart69]

Wow, very nice videos man.

[@LeGioNoFZioN]

I love my city

[@mrwilla57]

I miss this city thanks for sharing this video.

[@ChrisRoadWarrior]

+mrwilla57 You're very welcome although like yourself I don't live in Toronto anymore (still family up there) BUT unlike yourself I don't miss it at all. Be safe out there.

[@HardeepSingh-iw2gb]

Horas

[@triniwarrior16]

DVP