There are no public toilets here. Well, there are but you can't use them. This is a public art…read moreproject that started as a protest against the city's zoning rules. Owned by Hank Robar, he started the demonstration when he attempted to sell the property to a donut shop franchise but was denied by the zoning board. The gardens are easily drivable which is the preference as I did not see much parking nearby if you wanted to walk. It is absolutely unique and I wish Mr. Robar success in his fight against the city. [Review 1583 of 2024 - 498 in New York - 22606 overall]

My husband and I were in Brockville on a day that was 36 degrees Celsius (43 with the humidex. For…read moremy American friends, that's 97 Fahrenheit and 109 with the humidex). It was HOT! We needed some ice cream to cool us off. Who are we kidding, I'll eat ice cream anytime, but it was a great excuse for ice cream. So Cowan's Dairy is a convenience store plus an ice cream shop. We did not go into the convenience store, we just ordered ice cream from the ice cream window. They have both hard ice cream from Nestle and soft serve ice cream. I initially wanted a scoop of Cherry Cola and half a scoop of Apple Pie (you can get 1 scoop, 1 1/2 scoops or 2 scoops), but they ran out of Apple Pie, so I just got a scoop of the Cherry Cola. My husband, the strange man who he is, got a scoop of Heavenly Hash and a scoop of Mint Chocolate Chip in a waffle cone. Now this order in in itself does not make him strange, but in my opinion, if I'm going to an ice cream shop that serves Nestle ice cream, I'm gonna get me a flavour that I can't easily get at the grocery store. We have Heavenly Hash and Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream in our own freezers at home all the time!! I guess he likes what he likes! And as his wife of many years, I should appreciate that and not call him strange, right? Well, I don't necessarily think strange is a pejorative word. My husband knows he's strange, and he owns and rocks it, lol, but I am digressing from this review. I thoroughly enjoyed my Cherry Cola ice cream. The flavour was subtle and it didn't have that effervescent quality that I was hoping for, but it was still very good. And very different from flavours that I can easily obtain at the grocery store. My husband enjoyed his ice cream too, lol. The one thing I did not like was that no prices were listed. So I actually don't know how much each item cost. We paid $9.16 taxes included for 1 single scoop in a regular cone and 1 double scoop in a waffle cone. The serving size was large. My cone was really big. I really liked that in addition to traditional flavours they had unusual/more exotic flavours. Service was friendly and efficient. Lots of free parking in their private parking lot. There are picnic tables nearby where you can sit and eat. They are right next door to George's Fish and Chips.

Ok but yelp listing misleading. Was expecting local dairy ice cream. Instead basic fudge and ice…read morecream shop serving several flavours of Chapmans commercial ice cream. Their one dairy free offering strawberry sorbet sold out during mid week visit.

The staff, Kevin, was warm and informative about the John Brown's Farm! The visitor center has…read moreshort videos; mini gallery about Mr Brown's life timeline. The farm house kept some items and also furnished with pieces from that specific period. The property has lots of outdoor chairs to sit and relax or overlooking the pond! The admission and parking is free.

A must stop to learn more about a horrible time in America history and those giving their lives to…read moremake a difference.

Food was great. I had ravioli and the red sauce was maybe the best sauce I have ever had…read more Restaurant is a bit dated with no A/C (at least when I was there) but still overall a very good experience. Will eat here again.

Mostly good food. Hit and miss. When it's good it's good. When it's bad, it's terrible. The…read moreatmosphere is absolutely fabulous... but the lighting is horrible. They apparently don't have a heating system. We have been here a few times in the winter and I have always worn my coat every time I've come. It's freezing inside here. This is really a shame because it's an awesome venue. It could be spectacular. Dire need of good management and ownership.

There is so much going on at the Quartier des Spectacles especially on a weekend or even on…read moreweeknights. You will find a lot of tourist in the area. We arrived on a Tuesday night to Montreal and because we were staying 13 mins walk from Quartier des Spectacles, we came here for a visit. We didn't expect that there would be performance happening at night in the center of Quartier des Spectacles (near Desjardin Complex). At the Quartier des Spectacles, you will find a lot of restaurants and as mentioned before the entrance to the beginning of the Underground Tunnel is located at Desjardin Complex. This part of the city is quite busy after 10 am to 11 pm. Places des Art is also located smack center at the Quartier des Spectacles for those who wants to watch any live orchestral performances. https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/fr/carte/#places-publiques-animees

Every time I spend time in Montreal, I go to the Quartier des Spectacles because most Ville Marie…read morefestivals take place in this area. In the summer, it's pedestrian only on the area right around St Catherine, so it's easy to get around on foot and see all the stages and sights. The present-day Quartier des spectacles largely overlaps the site of Montreal's former Red Light district, whose history extends back to the beginning of the 19th century. Between the 1920s and the start of the 1960s, the neighborhood was home to an impressive number of cabarets that headlined famous artists. Montreal garnered a reputation as a fun-loving city, and tourists started to arrive in great numbers. The American Prohibition (1920-1933) increased Montreal's popularity, but also created conditions that led to the growth of organized crime, prostitution and illegal gaming houses. It is during this time that the neighborhood was christened the Red Light district. Beginning in the 1950s, professional theatre started to take hold.... in this neighborhood, the new energy took shape in the construction of Place des Arts, the metro system (three stations service the Quartier) and in the establishment of Hydro-Québec's headquarters. The following decade was marked by the building of Complexe Desjardins, which spurred commercial activity in the area, and the campus of the Université du Québec à Montréal, a university founded on the values of the democratization of knowledge and culture. In 1982, the Montreal International Jazz Festival presented outdoor concerts in the neighborhood for the first time. The natural vibrancy of the downtown area along with the many empty lots supported the proliferation and expansion of festivals over the years. Important cultural events became one of the Quartier's motors and one of the principal attractions of the city for tourists and locals alike.

I was looking forward to ordering food from Sergi's since we moved here over 2 years ago from…read moreBoston. The place was definitely hopping busy so my hopes for the food were so very high. I love to find a mom and pop place I could be loyal to but I am afraid my first experience was just ok. I had no problem waiting a hour and 10 mins because they weee very busy. The staff were very nice when I came to pick up my food. So no problems like others have stated in past reviews. We all have good days and bad days so I never judge the experience on staff alone. The Food: The veal parm sandwich with salad was ok- the veal was prepared properly as it was soft and moist ( they must of soaked it in milk). The flavor- was ok and the bread was very good and held up as a sandwich. The Zucchini Fries were tasteless and a great deal of water came through every bite. They were not seasoned properly- it is almost like you have to over season to help with not just taste but to absorb the water from the veg. The combo appetizers were also not seasoned. In a good note, the cheese sticks were nice. The wings were very small and dry, not enough sauce on them. The mushrooms held up well. Would I go again, I think I will try because of the good reviews I have read on YELP. Also the pizza being made right in the front looked good. I hate leaving harsh reviews but maybe it could he taken not as negative but helpful.

Sergi's has always been known for their pizza and pizza rolls (especially around 2 a.m. but their…read moredinners are pretty darn good too... I feel like the waitress has worked there for 100 years, prompt, efficient and a really authentic Italian accent. We ordered veal parmigiana, veal Marsala and rigatoni for the meal. Warm bread and salads accompanied the entrees. It's always dark inside the dining room but the veal is flavorful and tender. Nice meal.

The best part of this location is that the falls are easily accessible from the road. There is…read moreplenty of parking room. The trail is only a few hundred feet until you get to the falls. Many people will gravitate to the bottom of the falls. My favorite area is the top of the falls. At the top the water is mirror smooth and then starts over the top of the falls. Just see the pictures. My family have been going up to the Adirondacks for over 40 years and we still try to make it back to buttermilk falls each year. It never gets old. Even my children love to go there of only for 30 minuets to enjoy the beauty.

I'm not sure how I haven't written a review on this. This has been something we've visited every…read moretime we go to our cabin in Long Lake. This year is the first year we've taken both our kids (6 & 3) to see the falls. The hike is pretty easy from where you can park at. My three year old was in a carrier on my back, but my six year old made it down to the falls herself. The falls are so beautiful and one of my favorite things about the Adirondacks. The area down from the falls is great for exploring and skipping stones. We spent over an hour just exploring that area and taking pictures. It was great free fun on our vacation.

Fantastic colonial era fort with fantastic programming. We very much enjoyed the tour of this…read moreBritish colonial era (circa 1867) fort. The tour guide did a wonderful job of answering questions and leading our large group through the exhibits. It also seems like the fort puts on great programming for kids and families, with Victorian school lessons and interactive exhibits. All the staff were friendly and engaging and seemed to be enjoying themselves. We will definitely come again if we are back in this area!

best place ever in kington guardsmen rooms and even a tunnel, 2 tunnels even and after I left I saw…read moreand went to this thing where kids can sign up for the army where you have to learn how to army walk shoot wood guns and after all of it then you get a paper that says wecome to the army

Excellent place to watch tankers go through locks on the saint Lawrence river on the way to…read moreMontreal or Lake Ontario. This is the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway system, a Federal Park. The tour guides are excellent. There is a visitor center to watch the ships traveling through the locks. There are plenty of parking spaces. It does take approximately 20 minutes for a ship to float up or flood down in the locks. There is no cost to view the lock system.

This is such a cool place to go to and watch the ships get raised and lowered. My boyfriend and I…read moregot to watch a small boat get raised. Wasn't expecting it to go so quickly; so cool. The vistor center is really nice and clean. There isn't much signage to direct you where to go so you can see everything. We had to ask but the ladies were nice and even let us know what ships were on their way. Wish we could have stayed for the large one on its way but it was an hour out from the locks. Maybe next time!!!

Vieux-Port de Montréal, or the Old Port, is part of the Vieux-Montréal area of the city. Along with…read morethe adjacent area that's filled with shops and restaurants, this is one of the top destinations for tourists visiting the city. There's a lot to see and do here; the promenade is quite long, and is filled with great views of the water and surrounding architecture. One of the main focal points here is La Grande Roue de Montréal - a large Ferris wheel that sits right on the water's edge. Additionally, there are carnival rides, food trucks, ziplining, and a beach that's open seasonally. Since I was there in autumn, most of the attractions and beach areas were closed for the season. It was still a great experience though because there were clear views of the water and foliage in the background. I also found myself sitting, people watching, and soaking in the aesthetics. No matter what time of the year, though, it's definitely worth stopping here during your time in Montreal.

During our last visit, we spent some time just relaxing and hanging out around the Old Port. My…read morehusband and stepson got on the ferris wheel (La Grande Roue de Montréal) and had a great time, being able to see far from atop. The tickets were $28CAN per adult. There are also places to rent paddle boats and many benches to sit and enjoy the scenery. There are food trucks in one area of the Old Port and shops in another section A great place, day or night to hang out and people watch...