By MARTI MAYNE, special to The Conway Daily Sun
CONWAY — Normally, on Columbus Day weekend, New Hampshire lodging properties, restaurants, attractions and shops would be packed with Canadians celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving, other international visitors and Fryeburg Fair-goers. Visitors from New England might traditionally plan to visit during a less busy time.
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