I stopped by here during a snowy winter day to look at local offerings. I had a long chat with the…read morestaff member here - he was extremely friendly and gave me a great sense of the local recreational opportunities, and the quality of life. They have lots of informative maps and pamphlets, emphasizing hiking, camping, fishing, and other recreational interests, and a variety of small items for purchase. It really gave me a great vibe, and a sense that St. Lawrence County, and Canton, in particular, are livable spots with great people (and lots of snow). Definitely worth stopping by if you are strolling down main-street.

Great little arena with Ice for rent. They allow rental for ice skating, hockey , birthday parties…read moreand the price is SUPER cheap. Only $70 for an hour of ice. Canadians should be all over this.

I like the place for being not so crowded, also the food is tasty with large portions.read more

Fabulous to spend the night and then the next day exploring Ogdensburg including the Spirit of…read moreLiberty statue by native Sally J Farnham, the Frederic Remington Art Museum and the rest of this small town that sits where the Oswegatchie River meets the Saint Lawrence River opposite Prescott Ontario. The Seaway Skyway Bridge is not far from downtown and carries road traffic between the two nations (but it's not easily accessible for photographs from the New York side). Ogdensburg is the only port on the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Friendly people, lots to see and do here, free parking. I look forward to a return! [Review 1581 of 2024 - 496 in New York - 22604 overall]

Very good service. I can get books on intrlibrary loan. Also, the people working there are very…read morefriendly and helpful.

This library has really evolved over the past few years into a true community center. From…read morebeautiful physical space to ongoing events for children and adults, there is always something going on. The current staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Events like Legos, Artists' Guild, Tarot Share, Aromatherapy workshops, musical presentations, fiddle jam, author presentations, and more provide something for everyone, regardless of your interests. The WiFi is great and there is meeting space available if you register in advance. They also sponsor Universal Class online, which includes hundreds of free classes across nearly every hobby interest you can think of. Highly recommend!

This beautiful public library is perfect for this small town. A great spot for study, not so much…read morefor working on a laptop all day if you need to be on a Zoom bridge. This library is quiet and does have a few cozy corners and such but it's not very large and sound does carry. Stacks of books, DVDs and other materials. Friendly librarians who seem very willing to help. There is plaque near the front entrance, "The central part of this building was originally the Rosseel Mansion afterward converted into the summer residence of George C. Clark of New York City. In the year 1895 it became the Ogdensburg Public Library through the generosity of Mr. Clark and the contributions of public-spirited citizens." [Review 1580 of 2024 - 495 in New York - 22603 overall]

This is a lovely friendly little post office. They are efficient, helpful and give great tips on…read morewhere to buy good coffee.

My daughter moved from the US back to Canada during Covid, and picked this post office to forward…read moreher mail to since its close to the border. Its not cheap, but the service is awful. They keep returning her mail to sender, and don't send reminders for renewals. Lady at desk is not helpful. I drove for an hour to be told that her package had been returned to sender!

This small marker is in the downtown area of Potsdam on Elm Street which is also US Route 11. It is…read morea small town, but I did enjoy my brief time here. The marker reads, "One of ten towns of 1787. Bought by Clarkson family with others, 1802. Settled by Benj. Raymond, land agent, 1803. Town established 1806." It does not have a number but it was erected in 1957 by the New York State Education Department. Potsdam New York was incorporated in 1831. It got the name after surveyors found some reddish sandstone that resembled the sandstone of Potsdam Germany. [Review 1584 of 2024 - 499 in New York - 22607 overall]