Lake Champlain and surrounding towns

Samuel de Champlain was a French navigtor who founded Quebec City in 1608 and Lake Champlain in 1609. Champlain was not only an explorer, he was a cartographer ( map maker), soldier and geographer.

Fort Ticonderoga, also called Fort Carillon was a fort built in the 18th century near the south end of Lake Champlain in NY. The fort was originally built during the French and Indian War, and called Fort Carillon. During the war, the French held off British soldiers here.

During the American Revolutionary War, Ethan Allen helped to capture the fort in a surprise attack. It was then taken over by the British, but was relinquished by them after they lost the Battle of Saratoga.

Burlington Vermont is the largest city in Vermont and is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain. Most of Burlinton's economy activity comes from health services and education, but Burlington is home to the corporate headquarters of Bruegger's Bagels,Burton Snowboards and Lake Champlain Chocolates.

On rare occasions, Burlington has been known to get a foot of snow in a 12 hour period from snow squalls off of Lake Champlain.

Grand Isle Vermont is a landing area for the ferry service on Lake Champlain between Cumberland Head on the island and Plattsburgh, NY.

Crab Island is a 40 acre island in Lake Champlain that is located near Plattsburg Bay. During the war of 1812, the island played an important role where a military hospital tended to the injured.

Small lighthouse on Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain Ferry ride from Burlington Vermont. The ferry travels seasonally from Burlington to Port Kent, NY

Champlain College came into existence in 1878. They have always been considered a pioneer in education and have recently added such majors as Game Design and Computer & Digital Forensics.

Lighthouse in Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain which was activated in 1838 and deactivated in 1934.

Fort Henry on Lake Champlain, circa 1902