Update: It’s a happening again this weekend! September 13 – 4pm
My most excellent friend Ingrid in Montreal just notified me of one of the coolest things for cycling beer-lovers.
Stones and Beer Bike Tour
The Stones and Beer Bike Tour
Sunday August 16 – 4 pm
An exciting bike trip exploring local history, architecture, secret spots and building stones.
The tour starts with ancient fossils at the Redpath Museum, travels along Sherbrooke street west to the Sulpician’s reflecting pool at the Grand Seminaire, heads up the old Indian trail on Côte Ste. Antoine road that leads to Leonard Cohen’s boyhood home, glides downhill through the Glen to McAuslan Brewery for a tasting of 5 different micro-brews, and finishes with the ghosts of Griffintown.
Price: $25 regular or $15 for students /seniors
Includes the popular booklet What Building Stones Tell and beer tasting at the McAuslan Brewery with fresh market bread, fruit and cheese.
Reservations: 514-398-4094 or email: ingrid.birker@mcgill.ca. Limited to 20 participants.
Could it really be true that only a year has passed? It seems like it was all a dream. Let me tell you about it.
I once dreamed that I’d be harnessing the web for Business Intelligence and Brand Marketing. You see, in this fantasy, I was building a Mythological Brand. Much like a Priest, my Mission-in-Life would be to Spread the Word about The Brand. Mobilizing my Army of Disciples, we would march forth with Our Message. Because We Believe that it is only through Our Brand, that Self-Actualization can be achieved.
My semi-serious jokes about ORDA and the Gay Olympics are not appreciated by the local tourism demi-gods. Toobad, cuz I think it would be fun(ny). (Possibly NSFW)
I’ve always believed that Montreal is a feeder-market that has been poorly developed by tourism promoters in the North Country. Last time we talked about “alternative” market niches, an unnamed county legislator almost had a stroke. Maybe when I get an official Adirondack video camera, I can make some fun commercials too.
The new and improved Plattsburgh International Airport will be the main focus of attention at the upcoming Montreal National Home Show. I’m not a huge fan of this type of promotion, but some still swear by traditional methods. The results of a voluntary survey of attendees will be “directly used by the chamber in its continuing air service development efforts.” It’s not just marketing science, but an added bonus, as those “inquiries” could also be used in a fancy tourism CPI formula!
The one page website put up for the airport seems a bit weak considering almost $200,000 in “community support” has been collected to promote this venture. What we really need is for the spokesperson of the home show to let us use her picture on the site. Of course, that might be false advertising.
Travelers heading to or from the Adirondacks or Champlain Valley may find that Plattsburgh is a viable choice – someday. Till then, the best airport choices remain Burlington – VT (BTV), Albany – NY (ALB), or Montreal – QC (YUL). The notable exception, for the moment, is the Adirondack Regional Airport. Last I checked, Continental was still offering $78 Round-trip fares between Albany and Saranac Lake. That is an awesome deal!
It is no secret that getting to the Adirondacks can be a challenge. We are a primarily drive-in destination and if you do a search, you won’t find an Adirondack International Airport. Well, that’s not exactly true, there is the Adirondack Regional Airport at Lake Clear, but with less than a handful of flights a day from Boston or Plattsburgh, it doesn’t really count. So what are the best airports for the traveler wishing to visit the Adirondack region?
"In the late 1970s, Woody Cole was also the executive director of the New York State Sports and Winter Olympics Commission for the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, serving under then-Secretary of State Cuomo."
"Prior to taking her current position in July 2008, Martino, was Executive Director of the Adirondack North Country Association, one of the major co-sponsors for the APRAP."
"For the sake of the town, the uniqueness of the location, I would like to see something within zoning there." - Why bother with those pesky zoning rules?
"The Obama administration will accept no more public input for a federal strategy that could prohibit U.S. citizens from fishing the nation's oceans, coastal areas, Great Lakes, and even inland waters. "
"If there's one thing I truly hope comes out of this medal, I hope more kids and more people get out and try these sports that we love to do here in the North Country."
"The problem is the United States has the reputation of being among one of the most unfriendly countries when it comes to international visitors, so this almost seems like one more way we are unwelcoming."
"The fee element of the plan is controversial as some business travel organizations argue that imposing a fee would dissuade, rather than promote, inbound travel."
Could it really be true that 
It is no secret that getting to the Adirondacks can be a challenge. We are a primarily drive-in destination and if you do a search, you won’t find an Adirondack International Airport. Well, that’s not exactly true, there is the Adirondack Regional Airport at Lake Clear, but with less than a handful of flights a day from Boston or Plattsburgh, it doesn’t really count. So what are the best airports for the traveler wishing to visit the Adirondack region?
