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JAY PEAK SKI RESORT
The Jay Peak area is also a popular
destination for tourists who want to witness nature at
its best. Viewing activities can be anything from a
scenic hayride to a kayaking trip down the river.
Jay Peak skiing is also a major draw and is one of
the best places to ski in the United States.
If you
find yourself looking for beautiful scenery, an
adventure trip or both, look no further than the
Northeast Kingdom in Vermont. At Elm Street Manor Bed
and Breakfast, we will provide you with exceptional
accommodations and service as well as insightful
information on all the goings-on of the surrounding
area. We offer vacation packages for
snowmobiling and other Jay Peak and Northeast
Kingdom attractions as well, so contact us today for
more information.
Lake Memphremagog
Lake Memphremagog straddles the Canadian
Border, extending 33 miles from Newport, Vermont to the
beaches in Magog, Quebec. It is a favorite among
sailboating enthusiasts. The lake was an important
smuggling route during Prohibition. See if you can find
Skinner’s Cave, a notorious smuggler’s hideout. Jagged
teeth at its mouth were meant to warn away the nosy.
Anyone
interested in
fishing Lake Memphremagog should consult with local
guides and resources before heading out to fish.
Lighthouses
Lake Memphremagog is known to have had at least three
lighthouses used in aiding boaters in navigating the waters of
the large lake. All three of the original lighthouses have been
demolished.
Maxfield
Point Light
The Maxfield Point Light was a small lighthouse constructed on
the Vermont side of Lake Memphremagog in 1879. A conical, cast
iron structure, it was 25 feet (7.6 m) tall, with a focal plane
40 feet (12.2 m) above sea level. It showed a fixed white light,
visible for 10 (16 km) miles. The lighthouse no longer exists;
it is unknown what happened to it, or when it was deactivated.
Whipple Point
Light
Whipple Point Light was a tower that was built on the end of a
pier on Whipple Point in Lake Memphremagog. Built in 1879, the
tower was constructed of wood in a hexagonal shape and stood 13
feet (4 m). The light was fixed white and was visible from up to
10 miles (16 km) away, with a focal plane of 25 feet (7.6 m).
The lighthouse was deactivated around 1906 and was demolished at
an unknown date
Newport
Wharf Light
The Newport Wharf Light was a tower that was built in the
Newport section of Lake Memphremagog in 1879. The lighthouse was
a steel skeleton tower, painted red, that was fixed on a
concrete foundation. The tower showed a fixed red light that was
visible for up to 12 miles (19.3 km), with the height of the
focal plane being 37 feet (11.2 m). As with the Maxfield Point
Lighthouse, the date this lighthouse was demolished is unknown
NEWPORT MARINE SERVICES
Boat rentals on Lake Memphremagog - 802-334-5911
Memphre
Some claim Lake Memphremagog contains a
reptile-like monster named Memphre (or Memphré), which
has received sightings since the 18th century and
continues on in the folklore of the area in a similar
vein as the Loch Ness Monster.[9] It is claimed that
Memphre has been spotted as recently as 2000.
Catamount Trail
Open to the public in the winter. A
300-mile trail starting in Readsboro on the Mass.
border, this winter-use trail winds its way through the
Green Mountains to North Troy on the Canadian border.
802-864-5794
CLIMBING/HIKING
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Bald Mountain - Westmore
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Bluff Mountain - Island Pond
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Jay Peak - Jay
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Mount Wheeler - Barton
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Mt Haystack - Westmore
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Mt Hor - Lake Willoughby
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Mt Pisgah - Lake Willoughby
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Northwoods Stewardship Center - East Charleston
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Owl’s Head - Mansonville, Quebec
HASKELL OPERA HOUSE, DERBY LINE
International cultural center – music &
theatrical performances
Box Office - 819 - 876-2020
www.haskellopera.org
QNEK PRODUCTIONS, HASKELL OPERA HOUSE, DERBY LINE
Summer theatre, performs at Haskell Opera House
Lynn Leimer-Flint - 802-334-6498, Box office -
802-334-8145
qnekproductions@yahoo.com
The Long Trail - Vermont
www.greenmountainclub.org/index.htm
KINGDOM RACQUET & FITNESS, NEWPORT
Racquetball and health club. Pete Corliss -
802-334-2777
KINGDOM TRAILS ASSOCIATION, BURKE
100 mile mountain bike trail system
Baileys and Burke Gen Store -802-626-0737
www.kingdomtrails.org/
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
A complete listing of all Vermont Museums can
be found at:
www.gmpvt.com/museums.htm
Most
towns have their own Historical Societies. A complete
list can be found at:
www.vermonthistory.org
NORTHERN FOREST CANOE TRAIL
Waitsfield, VT. 802-496-2285
www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/
OWL’S HEAD, MANSONVILLE, QUEBEC
Alpine skiing/lodging. Information -
450-292-3342
UP THE CREEK PADDLE SPORTS, NEWPORT
Kayak & boat rentals – 673-9995
VAST: VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF SNOW TRAVELERS NORTHEAST
KINGDOM
Snowmobiling clubs. See
website for clubs
throughout Vermont. Brighton Snowmobile Club - 723-5050.
Brian Cook - 802-334-7096
VT ADVENTURE CO., LAKE WILLOUGHBY
Multi-sport adventure activities. Toll
free – 866-542-7204 |
