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Visitor's testimonials |
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| "May I express my sincere thanks for showing us around in TAP tour last week. If I traveled around by myself, I couldn't find so many amazing things in here (e.g. The Great Wall of China as well as the harmony of the multi-cultural here). It is great for me to know more about the city and I really want to make the most of it in the study trip in Toronto. Also, I want to thank you for the Tourist Guide Book you gave us. There seems a lot to see and good food to taste in Toronto. When I present your book to my host family, they can't stop saying, Oh, this one and that one are my favourite restaurants!" |
- Joanna Wong, student from Hong Kong
(studied at York University for one semester) |
| "We loved Toronto and our visit to Ward's Island. Albert was a terrific tour guide. It was our most memorable anniversary trip to-date. It was a treat for our 2-year-old and our 7-year-old sons. We arrived in Toronto as strangers and left with a new found friend, Albert. Albert gave us a very warm Toronto welcome. We enjoyed seeing Ward's Island and hearing about the Island's history. We appreciate all of your hard work and efforts to make this tour possible. We would definitely recommend your program to anyone interested in visiting Toronto. I would definitely say that it's a 'must see' attraction for any family visiting Toronto." |
| - Monique Colemman, Maryland USA |
| "Today is Christmas. Wish you a Merry Christmas. I hope it is not too late to express my best wishes. I have been back for a few weeks, and I have been missing the days in Toronto, all the kind people I met there and all the nice things I experienced. As a matter of fact, you were one of the people that I was impressed with. Your enthusiasm and your kind have made me think a lot. Wish you good luck and good health!" |
| - Hong Kong Student (SuOn College) |
| "Thank you very much for organizing our greeter, we had a great time! We participated in three greeter programs in various cities on our trip and we felt especially welcomed by the Toronto program, even before we arrived! It was lovely to hear such friendliness and it definitely gave a very good impression of Toronto and the people there. By the way, we loved Toronto and would love to move there, if there was ever a chance!" |
| - Cindy Kalai, Australia |
| "This is a great idea and found it really useful to start off our visit with a tour from Cyndi. Cyndi was extremely friendly and helpful and we very much enjoyed our time spent during the tour. We will definitely recommend this scheme to anyone we know coming to Toronto as this is not a program I have come across previously but think everywhere would benefit from operating something like this. We can't recommend it highly enough. Please pass on our thanks to Cyndi!" |
| - Ellen Bookes, United Kingdom |
| "I would like to give you positive feedback in the program that you are managing and for the people that let this continue. It was really interesting all the stories and explanations that Martin told me about the city! I confirm that Toronto (and Canada in general) is a great place to visit, with wonderful persons. I have found that they are a very nice and gentle spirit in their community! You have a magic all around the city that let a foreign to feel at home. Thank you very much for everything." |
| - Eric Dan, Mexico |
| "Dear John, My dad had such an excellent time! He kept talking about all the things you showed him and the topics the two of you talked about (among others WW2). Thanks again for doing such a brilliant job at showing our beautiful city." |
| - Ellen (Harry) Sprenger, Netherlands |
| "My Mom absolutely loved her TAP to TO! experience, thanks to Anton. He is a great greeter and she really enjoyed her tour as well as her friend. Thanks a lot for organizing all this for us. We will certainly recommend your services and especially Anton as a guide to our Russian- speaking friends!" |
| - Irina Klimenko, Russia |
| My guests so enjoyed your tour and could not stop talking about it. I must say I enjoyed it as well. I never get tired of Toronto and certainly I enjoyed hearing it in a different way. The whole concept is extraordinary and people like you make the difference in visiting Toronto. The only thing that got in the way for me was the weather. Nevertheless, I want to thank you once again for myself and for my guests. |
- Nadia, Alan Gardens Bed and Breakfast
visit with John Darby April 2008 |
| My experience was EXCELLENT!!!! I found the ad in the Toronto Visitor Guide that I picked up in Windsor at the train station when I purchased my ticket. The greeter contacted me, met me on time and we had the best time with all the little 'off the beaten Path' things that only a native would know. Alee is whimsical, entertaining and knowledgeable. He was very concerned that I was enjoying the tour. We had a wonderful 11 mile waking excursion. I did use the tokens that were provided and the pack of material was superior related to my interests. I cannot thank you enough for the great time. |
- Madelyn Kleitch, Miami
visit with Alee Aslani November 2007 |
| "We have used greeters in Chicago and Toronto now, and they have been fantastic both times. In the face of the biggest storm Toronto has seen in a while, Irina led the charge, and even picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. She was fantastic and very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city. Cheers!" |
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| - Martin and Tanya, Adelaide, Australia |
This is one example of the commitment and dedication of our TAP into TO! Greeters. Many of you had to face cold and stormy temperatures this past winter and managed to still come out shining!
Thank you! |
| "It was wonderful to get to know a true Toronto resident and learn about her family background and her life in Toronto. We took the public transit system to the Distillery area where we had crepes and devoured the variety of chocolates in the chocolate making store. It was great to learn about the history of the Distillery area from Apple who was so knowledgeable! From there we took the public transit system again to the Financial District area where I took amazing photos of the buildings and the clouds above. Not only did I enjoy Toronto, but found a new friend, Apple who I look forward to hosting in Orange County someday on her visit-or your visit here in southern California! I have been talking about your program to my friends and colleagues and will continue to promote your wonderful Tap into TO! program! Thanks so much for hosting me!" |
| - Chona Boretti, Orange County |
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