Apparently there's now "no walking allowed" on trails in the winter time, as we were told rudely by…read morea guy in a hoodie who seriously lacked any sort of service skills.

We did not know what to expect, and it all worked out. I think there may be two ways to get here. …read more . one is off the main-ish road, and another is through a scenic road by a horse farm. Anyway, the horse farm way was beautiful, but not open in the winter. . . so we backtracked and went around. There don't appear to be bathrooms here, so keep that in mind! We went with the intent to rent fat bikes, but the woman working here recommended that we do snowshoeing instead because the bikes were going to be hard to maneuver given that the snow wasn't super-packed. So, we had a really nice time snowshoeing (our first time) through very groomed trails. There were signs along the way, and the woman working showed us the map, so we had a picture of that. It was really really pretty - very scenic. Lots of trees, gorgeous sunlight filtering through the trees, very few people that we came across, and lots of interesting animal tracks to look at. Very fun.

There are good condition for ice ball, basketball, pickleball, badminton and other gym activities…read morewith nice service. We family always play badminton there weekly and watch some community match of iceball sometimes.

Beautiful and clean pool with many windows around to see real ligth from outside. Not too many…read moreshowers ... But many lookers and some schedule for adults. Port de bain non obligatoire.

A NASTY PLACE WHERE CHEAPSKATES AND WHINY SENIORS GO TO SWIM…read moreFree isn't always better. Staff have no incentive to treat people well. And too many seniors whining about this or that, they need to be put down. I had my goggles stolen there, turn your back and it's gone. Going back to the Y, you get what you pay for.

I was forced to find this hidden gem at the outskirts of LaSalle because the Verdun arena was…read moreclosed for renos. A big win? Free parking!! Another win? They have a long skating season opened from October to April. Adult entry free is only $2; kids skate for $1.

We visited the Montreal Olympic Swimming Pool and Olympic Parc on a full day tour of Montreal…read more It was super cool to see and hear about the construction of the facility and the pool for the 1976 Olympics. It's inside the giant, leaning, Montreal Tower, which in itself is really neat to see. In the Olympic Pool area, there is also a small museum too that covers the 1976 Olympic Games. On our tour, the guide explained to our group how the pool (and other smaller pools) were built for the swimming, diving, and other water sports. The pool is still used for recreational swimming by the citizens of Montreal, which I appreciate that they found a new use for it vs. tearing everything down and building over the site.

Coming here was the highlight of our trip to Montreal and if you like to swim I would definitely…read moreput this on your itinerary. Why? In 1976 the Summer Olympics were held in Montreal and this facility which is still in the same state as in 1976 with the Olympic rings outside the door was built for the swim competition. Now you have the opportunity to swim in the same pool as the Olympic Athletes. Canadians can buy monthly memberships but Americans can swim here for a daily fee of less than $8.00 CAD with a passport and proof of double vaccination. They even have the viewing stands so bring some friends and family with you to cheer you on like in the Olympics. The pool is super clean--the cleanest I have ever seen. And so are the locker rooms and showers. I had googles on and dove to the bottom a few times and it was cleaner than any pool that I have been in. You are required to keep a face covering on all times walking around except in the pool. ( I got reprimanded initially by the lifeguard for walking near the pool without one.) There are lanes for laps, a kiddie area, and free swim area. There are 2 lifeguards on duty on both sides of the pool. They even have a machine in the locker room to dry your swim suit--worked great! There are open lockers but you will need to bring a lock--we just used our small suitcase locks--it seems relatively safe when we were here. They have benches next to the pool for your towel and things. We took a Uber here from the hotel but if you are driving, park in P5 lot. Give yourself a few hours to come here because if you are not familar its a maze of Olympic buildings and once inside another maze figuring out how to get from the locker room to the pool without walking though another gender's locker room. I had to consult with other swimmers and such nice people in Montreal--they gave me an escort. Just a tremendous experience and we are thankful to the Montreal people for allowing us to "jump in."

It's heaven in every season. The perfect place to unwind and restore. Can't wait to return again…read moresoon.

If you are looking for quiet, calm, and a chance to unplug (but not completely) and take a deep,…read morehealing pause, White Pine Camp is the ideal place. Our family loved the history, the cabin, the incredible scenic views, the Great Room and all the amenities WPC offers. We stayed in the larger Mrs. Coolidge's cabin, the same cabin Grace Coolidge stayed in the summer of 1926 when the camp served as the Summer White House for Calvin Coolidge. We took advantage of the huge living room fireplace and had a beautiful fire everyday for our week stay. The wood is well seasoned and burns nicely. It is charmingly rustic, clean and well appointed. The sofas are comfortable and the cabin had everything we needed. What it didn't have we asked in the office and Voila! they had it on hand. We needed a blender, a different bathtub plug and tape to fix a sled and every time they accommodated our needs. Worth noting: You can sometimes hear the next door neighbors in President's Cabin but it's only from the bedroom and it was nothing that the white noise machine that the camp provided wouldn't take care of. We didn't feel the need to use the machine since it was minimal. The beds were really comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Complimentary toiletries greeted us in the bathroom and the cabin was always warm and toasty. Our bedroom also had a fireplace and it was quite special to fall asleep with the glow of the flames filling the room each night. The upstairs bedroom has two twin beds underneath ceiling windows that give view to the stars and tall trees above (which my twins LOVED). There is also a queen bed behind a folding screen for which my mother in law said was incredibly comfortable and a double bed behind a set of curtains which my son also slept soundly on. Both the upstairs bathroom and downstairs are full baths and have large, deep claw foot tubs with no lack of hot water for a good, long soak. The views from our cabin and from the grounds are absolutely breathtaking. This is a special spot and you can hear a pin drop almost anyplace you hike, walk or sit. We also spent time at nearby Paul Smiths College making use of the gym (passes provided by WPC allowed free access to the gym, pool, library and grounds) and also at the VIC at Paul Smiths for snowshoeing and hiking (again, free with passes) My kids enjoyed bowling in the antique bowling alley and playing pool while Mom, Dad & Grandma sat by the fire in yet another huge fireplace. They sledding everyday on the grounds behind the Great Room and had a blast. Afterwards, they went inside the Great Room and made themselves a hot cocca on the Kerig machine (overseen by Grandma), provided for guests (we bought the pods by mistake thinking they were pouches from Aldi in Saranac Lake but WPC provides coffee and tea for the Kerig for guests). We sat by yet another huge fireplace in the Great Room while reading and playing chess. Yes, there is internet but often sketchy at times since we were deep in the woods, which for us, was desirable. When my husband needed to catch up on work and needed a dependable internet connection, he just popped down the road to the Paul Smiths Library which he viewed as an adjunct office. The same as President Coolidge did in 1926 as I learned from reading a book by Howard Kirschenbaum from the cute, little gift shop just off the Great Room. This place is just pure magic. I've never been to a place more quiet and Tim, the innkeeper and the entire staff go above and beyond to maintain this sense of peace and quiet throughout the camp. Cars are parked nearby but not in the main camp and you barely can hear anyone else in camp during your stay. There was 2 foot of snow on the ground for our Thanksgiving stay week and it was delightful to be there in a winter like setting. It was cold but not windy at all and totally fine with layers. The air is clean and crisp and a perfect spots for viewing the stars. We have already booked a return stay for April 2019 for the school holiday week in the same cabin and cannot wait to return. Everything was simply perfect here.

Well,I love history,especially when you find out that a site you go to,was once part of the…read moreAtlantic Ocean, post Glacier times(10,000 of years ago)? You find out it once had Salt water? It has waves and it feels like the ocean too! Love it,just sit lay and swim in it? I am going soon to it again!

This state park is amazing! The beach is so clean and nice. The water is so refreshing and the…read moreviews are awesome! It can smell a fish fishy when you first walk into the beach, but the smell doesn't last very long (probably just some standing water). The beach is mostly sand but some rocks and pebbles (so where shoes when you walk in). I highly recommend going here!

It was great. I went with my husband and nephew. My husband was the one actually doing the…read moresimulation in the Boeing. We want to try the fighter plane simulation too. It's fun and realistic. Our pilot was very knowledgeable and answered all my many questions!

From the owner: AeroSim Experience offers an extremely realistic immersive experience, thanks to high-definition…read moreimages and true-to-life weather simulations. The simulator is an exact replica of a B737 cockpit, equipped with a state-of-the-art computer system. It is the ideal tool for pilots looking to keep their skills up to date or prepare for airline pilot selection. And it is now available for anybody who wants to try an immersive flying experience. Choose from a wide range of destinations and weather conditions for the flying experience you want. Experience a sunset from above the clouds, graze the rough seas at low altitude, or fly over the breathtaking Himalayas during a storm. You decide. You are at the control! But do you have the nerve to handle a mid-flight breakdown, equipment failure or extreme conditions? A professional pilot instructor will be at your side throughout the flight to show you all the ins and outs of flying, from takeoff to landing. Pick a destination, buckle your seatb

Went here for my husband and my friends boyfriend. They loved the actual race experience and the…read moresimulators are impressive. However, I wasn't impressed that they were talked out of dressing in full suite to get the entire experience. Driving 6 hours from our home to be told to have less of an experience is disappointing. And we weren't given the "commemorative photo" like the package said.

Very fun. Exciting. Here for a Corp event. Excellent facility and the simulators seemed pretty…read morerealistic although I've never driven a real F1 or F3 race car. You get to wear the uniform, helmet and shoes and climb into the simulator. You choose the type of car and the track and off you go. You'll sweat, you'll grimace and your heart will race as you drive against the clock and your friends. Super fun. Was very surprised that it felt as real as it did. Would have liked to have some other racing related things to do while I waited for the rest of my party to finish their rides. Would go again.