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<h1>Royal York opens doors (eventually) to Marty the Horse</h1>
<h2>CP News Item: (TORONTO) — The Royal York hotel has opened its doors to Marty the horse. Stamp fans got their chance to recreate a Grey Cup tradition by marching the 15-year-old stallion through the upscale Toronto hotel. The Royal York had turned them away earlier in the day:</h2>
<p>Storified by Maclean&#8217;s Magazine &middot; Thu, Nov 22 2012 12:48:07</p>
<div>Marty the horse has arrived at the Royal York, will they let him in? We&#8217;ll find out shortly #sl http://pic.twitter.com/6XUavrFqSteven D&#8217;Souza</div>
<div>The Royal York cited safety concerns as it turned the stallion away.&nbsp;</div>
<div>We understand everyone&#8217;s disappointment but cannot let Marty the horse inside due to safety concerns for guests, staff and Marty.Fairmont Royal York </div>
<div>Sent on his way, Marty made his way through other Toronto buildings:</div>
<div>Not only did we invite Marty INSIDE @Citynews we gave him a @City_tv toque! http://pic.twitter.com/TUzdYtw1Francis D&#8217;Souza</div>
<div>Line of the day regarding Marty the horse being locked out goes to @bruce_arthur : &quot;It was like the National Energy Program for horses.&quot; Ha.Jason Fekete</div>
<div>#Marty is a new member of the @citynews family http://t.co/LSrIjmU8Celine McGlone</div>
<div>Marty the horse has been invited back at 2pm today. Marty will stroll through the front doors as per the Grey Cup tradition.Fairmont Royal York </div>
<div>So the Royal York has finally opened its doors to Marty, the @calstampeders horse. What. A. Day. http://pic.twitter.com/sNeUxfdtMoniKa Platek</div>
<div>The Horse has arrived at the Fairmont Royal York! @100thGreyCup #100GC #fairmont #toronto #GreyCup #Stampeders #CFL http://pic.twitter.com/vkSub8jyGeorge Kouvalis</div>
<div>RT @scratchingpost: Crowd waiting in the lobby of the Royal York for the #CalStampeders horse &quot;Marty.&quot; Some traditions are weird.  #100GC http://pic.twitter.com/l75SSF0vwaldorf Insomnia</div>
<div>Marty the Horse is IN the Royal York Toronto! The Calgary Stampeders invasion! #YeeHa! http://pic.twitter.com/S77CnGTm #GreyCupFever #TorontoSteve Kovacs</div>
<div>I&#8217;m just happy the lockout is over! And by that I mean the @FairmontRYH allowing Marty the @calstampeders horse into the lobby.Bill Cooney</div>
<div>RT @jamienye: Hotel chef made some grub for Marty the Horse #100GC http://pic.twitter.com/nH5S40NCDave Taillon</div>
<div>Marty the Horse and some Calgary Stampeders cheerleaders at the Royal York Hotel. #SunGreyCup http://pic.twitter.com/08eKGgBJToronto Sun</div>
<div>Marty has left the building: Marty the Stampeder horse exits after historic equine visit to Royal York hotel. Exemplary bathroom behaviour.Mike Beamish</div>
<div>Marty&#8217;s having a pint at McVeighs in #toronto! http://pic.twitter.com/ynV2yLZPTammie Sutherland</div>
<div>And just when I started to wonder when — nay, IF — it would happen, Marty the Horse joins twitter: @City_HorseRebecca Tucker</div>
<div>Now there&#8217;s a marty the horse twit account? You ppl need to get a life lol►Mr.Precious◄ </div>
<div>Marty the Horse wanders into several TO pubs until security escorts him out of Royal York.Sounds remarkably similar 2 my 1st year at RyersonCTV &#8211; Chris Epp</div>
<div>Wait, Marty the Horse is allowed in the Royal York lobby, but when I try to check in with my pet meerkat then it&#8217;s &quot;against the rules&quot;?!?Jon Kane</div>
<div>Marty the Horse is why other countries make fun of us.Mike Spry</div>
<div>It&#8217;s going to be so sad when Marty the horse has to enter rehabBruce Arthur</div>
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Royal York opens doors (eventually) to Marty the Horse

CP News Item: (TORONTO) — The Royal York hotel has opened its doors to Marty the horse. Stamp fans got their chance to recreate a Grey Cup tradition by marching the 15-year-old stallion through the upscale Toronto hotel. The Royal York had turned them away earlier in the day: