| Both the clubs you mention are more "recreation" oriented clubs. Mike McDonnell (Newmarket's coach) used to be an assistant coach with both the Queen's and RMC University teams, so he has coached in a (relatively low-level) competitive environment in the past. I've never practiced at either club, though, so I can't give you much more insight on what sort of training goes on there.
If you want to be competitive, though, I'd suggest either the Toronto Fencing Club (for epee), the University of Toronto club (for either, though I think they're stronger in foil), or maybe Beaches. Beaches is primarily sabre, but they've recently added foil and epee to the mix. Marian Zakrzewski coaches there, and he's as good a coach as you'll find in Toronto. On the downside (upside?) he also coaches at the Oakville Fencing Club, and is in the midst of starting a new club in Mississauga, so I'm not sure how often you'll actually manage to catch him in Toronto. | 
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