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90 E Main Street, Canton, New York 13617-1452 United States

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Let your next trip be more than just a stay, make it a story worth sharing. Located at 90 E Main Street in Canton, New York, the Best Western University Inn offers a welcoming escape where comfort meets local culture. Whether you're visiting St. Lawrence University, attending a seasonal celebration or exploring the scenic North Country, this hotel is your perfect home base.

Guests enjoy spacious rooms with plush bedding and modern amenities, including free WiFi, cable TV with HBO and in-room coffee makers. The indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna offer a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing or meetings. The on-site restaurant and lounge serve up regional flavors and friendly service, while the fitness center and business center keep you energized and productive. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the championship 18-hole course just steps from the property, and winter visitors can take advantage of groomed cross-country ski trails.

Canton’s calendar is filled with events that bring the community together. From the Claire House Haunted Harvest and the STLC Craft Food and Wine Market to the Summer Local Music Series and hockey games at Appleton Arena, there’s always something happening nearby. Just minutes from Clarkson University and SUNY Canton, and a short drive to Lake Placid, the 1000 Islands and Ottawa, the hotel offers easy access to both nature and culture.

Whether you're here for a weekend getaway, a college visit or a local event, the Best Western University Inn delivers a memorable experience with genuine hospitality and a connection to the charm of Canton.

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90 E Main Street
Canton, New York

Nearby Attractions

Area Business

  • 1.5 mile(s) from Atlantic Testing, ATL is unique in that we are equipped to provide a comprehensive and diverse range of cross-disciplinary services throughout all phases of a project. Whether during initial planning and design, construction phases, or in support of on-going facilities management, ATL strives to provide quality services in a time-conscious and cost-efficient manner.
  • 12.00 mile(s) from Corning Incorporated, As the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics, Corning invents, makes, and sells keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, optical communications, and life sciences.
  • 15 mile(s) from Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a not-for-profit community healthcare facility certified for 94 beds. Its core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care are supplemented by outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Massena, Norfolk, Norwood, and Potsdam, NY, and by specialist care in over 25 different specialties.

Attractions

  • 0.00 mile(s) from St. Lawrence Golf Course, the par-72 layout covers 6,698 yards from the championship tees, 6,207 from the whites, 5,747 from the golds and 5,030 yards from the scarlet/brown tees.
  • 3.00 mile(s) from Partridge Run Golf Course, boasts an 18 hole layout designed by Frank Palumbo, completed in 1995. This public course is nestled among Birch, Pine and Hardwood trees in perfect harmony with nature. The beautifully designed and well manicured greens have already gained a reputation for being amongst the best in Northern NY. In addition, Partridge Run is one of the few courses in the area that is fully irrigated with an unlimited water supply.
  • 20.00 mile(s) from Frederick Remington Art Museum, is located at 303 Washington Street in Ogdensburg, New York, houses a comprehensive collection of original Remington paintings, sketches and sculptures, as well as a broad array of personal effects and correspondence that serve to bring the artist and his vision to life. Many of Remington's best-known sculptures and oil paintings can be found in the Albert Priest Newell Gallery. Changing exhibits of his North Country and Canadian watercolors, sketches, and illustrations hang in the Addie Priest Newell Gallery. Personal possessions, studio equipment, and memorabilia are displayed throughout the museum.
  • 19.00 mile(s) from Higley Flow State Park, is nestled among the Adirondack foothills on the picturesque Raquette River. Spacious campsites, separated from neighbors by pine trees, abound in the park. The terrain is hilly and heavily-wooded, and there is a sandy beach on the reservoir of the Raquette River. The scenic river is ideal for canoeing and fishing. The Beaver Pond Nature Trail has interpretive signs that describe the six distinct habitats through which the trail passes. Hiking trails double as cross-country ski trails in winter, when snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and ice fishing are also allowed.
  • 10.00 mile(s) from Community Performance Series, is a professional music and performing arts presenting organization established in 1989, is dedicated to serving the cultural enrichment and arts education needs of the diverse populations of our neighboring communities. The CPS Guest Artist Series has an established history of 20 successful seasons presenting world-renowned artists in concert here in Potsdam. Our unique relationship with SUNY Potsdam allows for mutual benefits that enhance the services we are able to offer to the public. CPS also presents events specifically designed to appeal to children and families through CPS Meet the Arts, established in 1995. We continue to augment our performances and audience services with outreach residencies in local libraries and schools, pre-concert talks, workshops, master classes, open rehearsals, group discounts, development of preparatory materials for teachers and collaborative ventures with other regional presenters. Our summer season includes musical theater.

Dining

  • County Seat Restaurant, on premises, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Enjoy casual dining in our spacious dining room with fireplace and picturesque view of golf course. We also offer a lighter fare in our relaxing lounge while watching your favorite sport on any of our flat screen TV's.
  • Across the street from Dunkin' Donuts, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast
  • 1.00 mile(s) from The Club, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: dinner
  • 1.00 mile(s) from Sergi's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: dinner
  • 10.00 mile(s) from Mama Lucia's, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: dinner
  • 15.00 mile(s) from The Ole Smokehouse, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner

Education

  • 1.00 mile(s) from St. Lawrence University, is a vibrant, collaborative community of learners who value thought and action. Students tap their full potential as they embrace the natural environment, engage with global challenges and experience the relevance and adventure of a liberal arts education in a complex and changing world.
  • 3.00 mile(s) from State University of New York Canton, is dedicated to providing a progression of accessible, affordable, high-quality applied programs that enable students in the North Country, New York State and beyond, to achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally.
  • 8.00 mile(s) from Clarkson University, as the third smallest nationally ranked research university, Clarkson University is the institution of choice for more than 3,000 enterprising, high-ability undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in 50+ rigorous academic programs of study. Our faculty are on the leading edge of research of international relevance. Across the institution, faculty and students develop close, mentoring relationships and make lifelong connections that guide career success.
  • 10.00 mile(s) from State University of New York Potsdam, prepares students to act as engaged global citizens and to lead lives enriched by critical thought, creativity and discovery. As an inclusive scholarly community, rooted in our historic role in providing exemplary teacher and music education and our leadership in the fine and performing arts, we are committed to the liberal arts and sciences as an academic foundation for all students.
  • 1.00 mile(s) from Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the folk culture and living traditions of New York's North Country. Explore this site to discover the diverse customs and traditions such as storytelling, music, crafts, food ways, and folk art--that make life special in our region, from the St. Lawrence River to the Adirondack Mountains.
  • 10 mile(s) from Crane School of Music, was founded in 1886 by Julia Crane (1855-1923) as the Crane Institute of Music and was one of the first institutions in the country to have programs dedicated to preparing specialists in teaching music in the public schools. Throughout Crane's history the school's primary mission has been to educate music teachers with an emphasis on excellence in performance. At Crane, learning to be a teacher does not exclude or limit music performance, but uses excellence in performance as the foundation on which teaching is based. Crane is proud to have many of the finest music educators, scholars and performers in the United States as members of the faculty, all working hard to make Crane a vital, innovative and exciting place.

Nearby Cities

  • 19.00 mile(s) from Ogdensburg
  • 30.00 mile(s) from Massena
  • 110 mile(s) from Syracuse

Recreation

  • 1 mile(s) from The Canton Trail, Canton offers many different recreational trails, whether you want to run, walk, bike or rollerblade in the summer or cross country ski or snowshoe in the winter. The choice is yours. These beautiful trails afford you the opportunity to get away from all the hustle and bustle of Canton. Enter a relaxing setting full of wildlife without having to drive miles out of Canton.
  • 1 mile(s) from Canton Village Green, located in the heart of downtown Canton. The village green has paved walkways, old style water fountain, drinking fountains and park benches. Home of the Canton Farmers Market on Tuesday & Fridays.
  • 2 mile(s) from Remington Trail, surrounding the Partridge Run golf & Country Club. This 5k paved fitness trail is designed for bicycles, roller blades, walking, jogging or cross country skiing. This trail was designed for 12 month enjoyment
  • 40.00 mile(s) from Awkwesasne Mohawk Casino, 1,800+ slot and video game machines, 30 table games, high limit area, Cascades Lounge and 130,000 square foot casino gift shop,

Transportation

  • 20.00 mile(s) from Ogdensburg International
  • 30.00 mile(s) from Massena Airport
  • 126 mile(s) from Syracuse Hancock International

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the Best Western University Inn offer breakfast?
The Best Western University Inn offers breakfast at a nominal charge.
Q. Is the Best Western University Inn Pet Friendly?
We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $40 per day. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit of $150 is required upon check-in. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed, the deposit can become non-refundable and the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.
Q. What time is Check-in at the Best Western University Inn?
Check-in time at the Best Western University Inn is 3:00 P.M.
Q. What time is Check-out at the Best Western University Inn?
Check-out time at the Best Western University Inn is 11:00 A.M.
Q. Does the Best Western University Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guest rooms.  
Q. Does the Best Western University Inn have a pool?
Yes, enjoy our pool
Q. Does the Best Western University Inn have a fitness center?
Yes, the Best Western University Inn is pleased to offer guests a fitness center/health club