Enough crying about the lack of Maple Leafs hockey -- the Argos are in Sunday's Grey Cup and that's plenty to be thankful about. If you can't make it to Ottawa to cheer on the home team, you can catch football fever at these five spots.
Philthy McNasty's, 130 Eglinton Ave. E. Argos middle linebacker Michael O'Shea is part owner of this Yonge and Eglinton bar, which boasts 50 televisions. Besides a pregame football toss on the patio, patrons can expect a raffle after each quarter. Among the items up for grabs is a karaoke machine.
Elephant & Castle, 212 King St. W. Debbie Dickinson and her family are hosting a fundraiser for the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation in honour of her husband, Mike Dickinson, an Argos season-ticket holder for more than 25 years, who died of pancreatic cancer last year. Tickets are $25.
Victory Sports Bar and Grill, 244 Adelaide St. W. You should have no trouble watching the game at this downtown bar, which has 22 televisions, three 50-inch plasma monitors and two 60-inch LCD screens. Instead of the usual chicken wings, try the bison steak.
South Side Louie's, 583 College St. Sit inside and tune in to the game on one of 10 televisions or the big screen. Or you can pretend you're in the stands in Ottawa and sit outside to watch the television on the heated patio. The bar plans to give away free chili dogs with each pitcher of beer.
Mr. Slate Sports Bar & Top Brass Lounge, 952 Kingston Rd. If you want big, then this 10,000-square-foot, east-end bar is the place. There are more than 20 televisions -- including two 52-inch screens and one 12-footer -- and 15 beers on tap.