The Post-Standard from Syracuse, New York • Page 74

THE POST-STANDARD, Syracuse, N. Sunday, May 26, 1963 9 Valley Region I Photo by Friscilla Seebch Carriage Riding in Quebec These old-fashioned horse and carria ges provide tourists with a leisurely, tour through the city's high points. Mr and Mrs. Henry F. Seebach of 121 Tilden Drive, East Syracuse, and their "daughter, a a are snug and comfortable under the bearskin blankets.

The horse, in the French city, is appropriately named "Pierre;" NYS Solves Fun Problem The perennial problem of en-1 white wihales, and some sea Other western-styled attrac- The a I a Bridge, which makes an eight- mile crossing on the SI rence River near Alexandria Bay, is one of the busiest ports of-entry on the Canadian border. Fifteen state parks-are in the St. Lawrence. Valley. region.

All offer picnicking, and most have swimming and camping. A limited number of cabins are rented at three of the parks. Motels, hotels, cabins and housekeeping cottages are found throughout the area JErom Alexandria Bay tho east'to Sackets Harbor on the west- The SL Lawrence River is not the only vacation region in this area. South of the river, in the Theiresa neigh- are more than a 1 dozen small lakes called the Indian River lakes. tertaining the children is solved for families vacationing in New York State, In addition 4 to hundreds of museums, amusement parks and other places fascinatiag to children as weE as adults, there are at least fifty attractions in the" Empire Stale devoted primarily to the happiness of small fry.

Reports indicate tihat facilities and programs are being expanded this season to make them even more appealing-to youngsters. Far in the lead in number are animal exhibits. These range from barnyard menageries to the ChiJdren's Zoo in Bronx Park -where an adult is admitted only when accompanied by a child. New tliis year is a large glass-front building for new-born animals. One of the first occupants is a tiny orangutan.

The New York Aquarium at Coney Island is always fun for children. Most of them are fascinated by Olaf, billed as fche biggest and friendliest walrus in captivity. Olaf is only a six-year-old youngster himself, weighing a mere 1,600 pounds and still growing. This year Olaf will occupy his new house, Polar Bay, with Ookie his mate. Other features will be a new pod of seals in the outdoor pools, two Baluga snakes.

Another popular zoo for youngsters is the Catskill Game Farm a Cairo. Scores of tame deer, sheep and other animals roam the area, waiting to be petted and fed. The a supplies animals to zoos all over the country. A large shipment of new animals expected i summer includes 25 kangaroos and wallabies from the Royal Zoological Society of Australia. Among the newer features is I tions include Carson City at Calskil'l and Cimarron City at Monticello.

All feature exciting stagecoach and pony rides. There is an entirely different appeal at-the Land of Make- believe at Upper Jay. Cinderella's coach, i like everything else, is scaled down to child-size, takes the visiting princess to a fairyland castle. Another nursery book land is Storytown, U. at Lake George Village.

It includes a reptile house, an Ghost Town and Jungle-Land animal nursery with baby camel, mouse deer and baby yak. Rides have been added Tweedsmuir Hotel Westport, Ontario the heart of the Rideau Lakes" Accommodations for both families and fishermen. Boats, guides and sandy beach. Licensed Premises. FOR RATES and DATES Write: Wes and John, Proprietors, TWEEDSMUIR HOTEL, Westport, Canada Walleye and Northern Pike Season Opened May llth.

to the children's amusement area and the cafeteria has been expanded. Following animals in popularity are attractions appealing to young cowboys a cowgirls, fast western action and re-enactments of the legends of the Old West with galloping horses, ttie "bad guys and good Junior may be deputized to the Sheriffs posse to help "round up the villains. Frontier Town, near Schroon Lake, was the first, and is tfie largest cowboy attraction in New York a Visiting youngsters tliis season will help tine Frontier Town cavalry defend the fort against Indian attack. VACATION AT THE LARGEST FRESHWATER BEACH, ONTARIO, CANADA. Where 2 Million People Vacationed Last Year FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 9 Miles Golden Sand Beach Provincial Park.

Canada's Newest Mid-Way, Ultra Modern Taverns, Hotels and Cottages, Fish in Beautiful River, 2 Blocks from Beach. Dancing, Golfing 1 Boating-, Swimming. Skiing, Ridingr, Fishingr. 90 MILES FROM TORONTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE--WASAGA REACH, ONTARIO. CANADA EVER CATCH A FISH IN A TREE? Ton can, FLEMING'S "TWIN OAKS" Vacation Lodge on the famous Rideau Lakes in Ontario, Canada.

Only 150 miles from Syracuse, 5 mites from Route 15 highway. Boating, bathing. American plan. Inquire EDWARD W. FLEMING, 355 King Pottstown, Pa.

FA 3-5245. After May 15th, R. 4. Elgin, Ontario. Phone Elgin 11-R- HOTEL KENNEY JONES FALLS, ONT.

Located in the center of that famous vacation playground, the Rideau Lakes, a regular fisherman's paradise offering the finest in bass fishing. After an extensive renovation, Hotel Kenncy is the most modern resort in the area. Spacious airy Enjoy the finest in foods prepared in our modern kitchen by an experienced chef and served in our new scenic dining room with complete window walls overlooking the lake and Menus varied daily. Large spacious loungre and screened Heated swimming; and wading: pool. Guides, boats, motors and bait available, 125 miles from Syracuse.

4 Write for Literature HOTEL KENNEY Tel. Elgin, 138-R-2 MYSTERIOUS MARTHA Martha's Vineyard oft the New' England-Cape Cod famed for its fishing' and whaling history, has' one mystery in its past that remains unsolved--ho-one knows who Martha was. WINERIES OPEN i to the- Hammondsport area, heart of the famous of State, can tour world-fa- mouse wineries of Gold Seal, Pleasant Valley, Taylor. and W-idmer. HUDSON BAY BLANKETS BURBERRY OVERCOATS BRAEMAR SWEATERS VI YELL A SHIRTS CLAN TARTANS R.

J. DEIR SONS British Woolen Merchants CANANOQUE, ONT. CANADA THE OPINICON Chaffey's Locks, Ontario Informal and care free vacation and fishing resort. Where old school hospitality prevails, comfortable living 1 with food of high excellence. Acres of lawns and gardens far your complete relaxation.

Splendid Fishing Boats Motors Guides 400-Ft Private Dock and-Yacht Basin Aquatic Sports Swimming Pool Season May 27ch to September 30th. Located 140 Miles North of Syracuse on Canada's Rideau Lakes For Illustrated Brochure Write THE OPINICON Chaffey's Locks, Ontario Telephone Elgin, Ontario -m CANADA, 1000 Islands Area 1000 ISLANDS VACATIONLAND On the 'Shores of the St. Lawrence River Sandy Beach Resort Offers: Modern Individual Cottages and Motels 150 Acres of Lawns and Children's Playground Fine Cuisine 2 Adjacent Golf Courses Safe Swimming: Good Fishinp Recreation, Dancing in Rustic Barn Water SANDY BEACH SANDY BEACH RESORT Write: RR 3, Gananoquc, Oni. Phone 382-3351 13 Miles West of International Bridge on Highway Blink Bonnie Motor Hotel Heart of the 2000 Istands on the St. Lawrence Seaway GANANOQUE, ONTARIO, CANADA 50-Unit Motel Swimming Pool Dining: Room i COCKTAIL LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT Write for Reservations Famous for Gourmet Dinners Broiled Whitefish and Fish Dinners Homemade Pastries Guides Available and Shore Dinners Prepared VISIT IN GANANOQUE, CANADA Join the tJiousonds of Americans who each year cross into Canada via the 1000 Islands Bridge.

See the fine British Woolens, cashmeres. tish Tweeds and Fine English China on display in the many shops. Fine Food Shopping Fishing Swimming Boat Tours of 1000 Islands For Brochure and Information Write GANANOQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Gononoque, Ontario, Canada GANANOQUE INN Gananoque, Ontario, Canada This quaint old inn, which hx been catering to the traveling public, fishermen and Jiolida-y seekers for over half a centoury is completely remodeled and renovated. The inn offers the best wi accommodci-tioTus, good food and all legal beverages together with an interest in the desires and wants of its large clientele. Recommended Duncan We specialize fn fishing parties, arrange guides and shore i dinners.

Phone 382-2200 or ALL LECAL BEVERAGES DANCING Friday and Saturday Write for rates -Mr. and Mrs. R. Hicks, Gananoque Inn, Ontario Marine Service on the St. Lawrence River.