Lake Champlain lies mainly in Vermont with a portion of the lake in New York and Canada. It stretches more than 120 miles and varies in width from less than half a mile to more than 12 miles.
Samuel de Champlain described seeing a 20 foot long serpent creature in the lake which has spawned a legend of a Loch Ness Monster creature inhabiting the lake.
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum explores the history of Lake Champlain. The boathouse features a collection of small boats from the past 150 years. A re-created 18th century blacksmith's shop is located on the grounds.
Address: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor, 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT 05491, United States
Phone: 1 (802) 475-2022, Fax: 1 (802) 475-2953
Hours:
May 22 to October 17: 10am-5pm
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Lake Champlain Islands are a summer resort area. They are connected by road to the mainland on U.S. 2. The area features St Anne's Shrine on Isle La Motte, at the site of Fort St Anne. There is also a statue of Samuel de Champlain on the island marking the spot where he supposedly landed in 1609.
Address: Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce, Box 213, North Hero, VT 05474, United States
Phone: 1 (802) 372-8400, Fax: 1 (802) 372-5107