The Champlain Valley is a stunningly scenic piece of the Adirondacks, where the 120-mile-long Lake Champlain meets the eastern edge of the Adirondack High Peaks. Often referred to as the Adirondack Coast, the Lake Champlain Region features almost 600 miles of coastline across New York, Vermont and Quebec, Canada.
Where is the Champlain Valley located?
The Champlain Valley is located in northeastern New York, between the Adirondack Mountains and the Green Mountains in Vermont. It stretches along the western shore of Lake Champlain from the Canadian border down to the Lake George region.
How big is the Champlain Valley?
The Champlain Valley is approximately 140 miles in length, while its total drainage basin encompasses 8,234 square miles across New York, Vermont and Quebec. Approximately 150,000-160,000 people live in the New York region of the Lake Champlain Valley, which includes portions of Clinton, Essex and Washington counties.
What is the landscape of the Champlain Valley?
Unlike the rugged mountain terrain of the interior Adirondacks, the Champlain Valley offers a peaceful, panoramic vista, featuring a unique mix of pastoral valleys and dairy farms, rolling hills, apply orchards, dense forests, and shoreline.
What is the Champlain Valley known for?
The Champlain Valley is a premier destination for boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, cycling and rich American Revolutionary history. The area is famous for Fort Ticonderoga and the Crown Point historic site. Other top attractions include Ausable Chasm and the Lake Champlain Bikeways.
Is it safe to swim and fish in Lake Champlain?
Yes, the water is safe for swimming and Lake Champlain is a premier fishery for bass, lake trout and Atlantic salmon. Smaller fish generally contain less mercury than larger predator fish, but always consult local advisories before consuming.
What is the weather like in the Champlain Valley?
The Champlain Valley experiences a humid continental climate characterized by warm, pleasant summers and long, cold, snowy winters. Because it is protected nestled between the Adirondack Mountains and the Green Mountains, the valley is often warmer and drier than the High Peaks with a mix of sunshine and cloud cover.
What are the major hubs in the Champlain Valley?
Plattsburgh, NY is the largest city in the New York portion of the region and serves as a hub for commerce, dining and higher education, while Essex is a beautifully preserved 19th-century shipbuilding port and National Historic Register District. Other historic communities, like Port Henry and Moriah are known for their deep roots in early iron mining, and Westport and Ticonderoga are famous for summer recreation and deep Revolutionary War history.
Is there land for sale in the Lake Champlain Valley?
Yes, Adirondack Mountain Land is proud to offer exclusive parcels of buildable land for sale in the Lake Champlain Region and throughout the Adirondacks. View our land for sale in the Champlain Valley, or contact us for assistance with your search.