My review in four words: You nailed it Ottawa! Commissioner’s Address (2/5) I have been to a few of these now and it’s starting to seem like the same questions keep getting asked by fans year after year. Some of them really can’t get to the point because they don’t have one. Half the time their…
It’s nicknamed the Grand National Drunk for a reason – Grey Cup is perhaps the only weekend when your recklessly irresponsible drinking is socially acceptable. How do you make the most of these precious few days? By following this very simple plan! I can’t make it any easier for you to cover as many parties…
Team Parties Party wise, Grey Cup weekend usually looks pretty familiar from one year to the next, with a couple of variations. I’ve managed to sample them all over the course of my previous twelve pilgrimages. Some are like your drinking buddy, they never let you down. Others are like your day job, only tolerable…
Getting Around Bytown Your options from the airport to the city center are limited to bus (free, see below), taxi or Uber. A taxi from the airport to downtown will average $37. Uber collects at pillars 12 and 13 outside level 1. Just about everything this year is split between Lansdowne Park and the ByWard Market,…
Ladies and gentlemen, back by popular demand, THE authoritative guide to a guaranteed good time on Grey Cup weekend and your yearly lesson from 2-4 Academy! The Hoser’s Guide to 105th Grey Cup Introduction This guide will take you through every important watering hole the 105th Grey Cup in Ottawa has to offer while avoiding the sobering pitfalls of bad…
It was great seeing so many of my old Grey Cup drinking buddies (and making new ones)! I’m already counting down the days until 105 in Ottawa. I know the locals will be out in full force making sure we have one helluva time given this year’s upset. They’re already talking about needing more space than…
Grey Cup weekend is only a few precious days long. How are you going to maximize beer consumption and hit the most parties possible at peak hour? By following the Hoser’s Itinerary! If done correctly you won’t remember a thing about the 104th Grey Cup. Required reading before you go further: The Hoser’s 104th Guide Part 2:…
Team Parties Not all team parties were created equal. A couple are dependable hits, others are sure misses. Over the years I’ve been to them all but not all of them every year and they do evolve. I’ve ranked them below out of five based on my own experiences, your mileage may vary. Rant against me in the…
Getting around the Big Smoke A taxi from the airport to downtown will be about $55 and by law is a flat rate. Make sure you get it. Groups of three or less can save some money by taking the UP Express train that leaves Pearson and goes directly downtown. Staff will help you purchase the…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Canadian Christmas is back and with it, the 104th edition of the Hoser’s Guide to Grey Cup! So grab a couple of beers ‘eh, we have lots to talk aboot! Introduction This guide will take you through every important watering hole the 104th Grey Cup in Toronto has…