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At many motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Keppoch Mountain, Beaver Mountain Provincial Park, and Ohio River Nature Reserve. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Riverside International Speedway, Antigonish Arena, and Saint Francis Xavier University.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in James River to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 26°F. The snowiest months in James River are February, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 34 inches of snowfall.