Tips for Canadian Visitors

Make the Most of your Trip

We've compiled some helpful tips and links to help you make the most of your next trip to the Adirondack Coast:

• Today's Exchange Rate
• Weather
• Driving Tips for New York State
• Driving Directions
• Tips for Dining Out & Shopping
• Border Wait Times to US (Champlain)
• Border Wait Times to QC (Lacolle)
• Duty Free Allowances

Driving

• The speed limit on most major highways is 55 MPH
• The speed limit in school zones is 20 MPH
• Cell phone use while driving is not permitted
• Turning right on a red light is permitted unless otherwise noted
• Headlights must be on while operating windshield wipers

Dining & Shopping

• Generally the gratuity is not included with your bill
• Tips for wait staff are customarily 15-20%
• Clinton County sales tax is 8%
• There is no smoking in public areas or buildings