It's the same in Upstate NY, where I live. Ottawa is an easy drive, yet few area residents avail themselves to visit this vibrant, bilingual city. My wife and I will make the short drive to Kingston, ON for lunch and shopping, yet when we recommend this to friends, their reaction is one of puzzlement. Finally, crossing the border either way is no longer the easy, friendly procedure it used to be before 9/11. It can be a hassle. Anyway, it's great to see many Ontario and Quebec cars back in our region again and to welcome our Canadian friends when the opportunity presents itself.
It's the same in Upstate NY, where I live. Ottawa is an easy drive, yet few area residents avail themselves to visit this vibrant, bilingual city. My wife and I will make the short drive to Kingston, ON for lunch and shopping, yet when we recommend this to friends, their reaction is one of puzzlement. Finally, crossing the border either way is no longer the easy, friendly procedure it used to be before 9/11. It can be a hassle. Anyway, it's great to see many Ontario and Quebec cars back in our region again and to welcome our Canadian friends when the opportunity presents itself.