Next weekend, visit one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada with this nonstop fare to Toronto from New York for $98 each way ($261 round trip including taxes).

Depart: Next Saturday (Oct. 1); return Monday (Oct. 3) or Tuesday (Oct. 4)

This deal is easily booked through Orbitz.

Where to stay:

Canadiana Backpackers Inn has available beds from $27/night. Included in that price is an all you can eat pancake breakfast, 18 seat movie theater, high speed internet with the first 1/2 hour free, 24 security, and much more.

Feeling like a splurge? The SoHo Metropolitan Hotel & Residences is THE hotel to do it on. Located in the heart of the entertainment district, this modern and friendly hotel is the perfect place to see and be seen.

Things to do on your weekend escape:

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a visit to Nuit Blache, an all night contemporary art event. From sunset to sunrise discover art in galleries, museums, an unexpected placed. Admission is free, one night only

Get sprayed at Niagara Falls! Though 90 minutes from the heart of the city the falls never fail to awe. Get there by bus (Greyhound and Safeway Tours 888-230-3505) offer multiple trips daily for around $30. Ongoing

At the Distillery Historic District Food Truck Eats III will take care of all your street grub needs from dusk til dawn. Menu selections $5 and under, October 1st