I'm heading up to Toronto for a weekend with my mother and grandmother to see Wicked at the Canon Theater.

I'm not the least bit familiar with Toronto, so any advice would be appreciated.

Hotel: Is there somewhere to stay that's within walking distance of the theater?

Restaurant: I'd like to take them out to a nice dinner before the show, but need a recommendation for something too fancy and nothing haute cuisine (my grandmother is very, very traditional and doesn't eat out much).

Also, is there anything (museum, attraction, shopping) that isn't to be missed while we're there?

I'm heading up to Toronto for a weekend with my mother and grandmother to see Wicked at the Canon Theater.

Hotel: Is there somewhere to stay that's within walking distance of the theater?

Restaurant: I'd like to take them out to a nice dinner before the show, but need a recommendation for something too fancy and nothing haute cuisine (my grandmother is very, very traditional and doesn't eat out much).

Also, is there anything (museum, attraction, shopping) that isn't to be missed while we're there?

There are a lot of hotels that are within quick and easy walking distance from the theatre (even for grandmother). Consider the Sheraton Centre, Marriott Eaton Centre, Hilton Toronto, and Delta Chelsea. The Pantages Hotel & Spa is supposed to be good, but might be a little less traditional for your grandmother. There's even a Days Inn that is two quick subway stops from the theatre, if you're looking for something in that budget range. There are some more luxurious hotels (Four Seasons, Intercontinental) up at Bloor St., a quick cab ride or subway ride away from the theatre.

For a traditional, yet quiet and nice pre-theatre dinner, check out the Baton Rouge at the Eaton Centre. It's a chain, but it is essentially across the street and the food and atmosphere are good, but not too exotic (meat and potatoes available, along with some lighter fare). It isn't my first choice for a restaurant in Toronto, but the location and likeliness that your grandmother will feel comfortable fit the bill. There are some nicer restaurants up on Elm St. (a few blocks up from the theatre north of Dundas- japanese, thai, portuguese, serious steak, italian) if you're looking for something close, yet smaller & more exotic. There are a lot of other restaurant choices nearby, though.