Tips & Conversions

Tips & Conversions for Canadian Visitors

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
• Quebec Traffic Webcam
• 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)
• Temperature Conversions
• Sizing Conversions
• Duty Free Allowances
• Distance Conversions
  

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