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There are quite a few ways to spend the day either right here in Canaan or by exploring nearby communities elsewhere either in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, in neighboring Canada to the North, or in neighboring New Hampshire to the East. World class dining, mountain biking, skiing, boating, road cycling, hiking, and attractions are all within an easy days drive for you to enjoy. What's more, the driving here is easy, as the area features quiet country roads with great scenery and great odds at spotting Vermont bird and wildlife.
Bluff Mountain is located about 1/2 hour away in the community of Island Pond. The Trailhead and parking are on the left side of Mountain Street in Island Pond about 1/2 mile beyond the end of the pavement. The trail features views of the Nulhegan…
Situated just south of the Canadian border in the town of Norton, Brousseau Mountain (elevation 2723 feet) is a rugged little peak. A short, but scenic trail provides a pleasant hike to the summit where spectacular views can be had from the top of…
New England’s longest waterway, the Connecticut River, provides over four hundred miles of canoe and kayak exploration. With its consistently navigable waters, few portages or difficult rapids, and a rich and varied landscape, the Connecticut River…
Canaan is located directly on the Canadian border and, as such, the many offerings of nearby communities north of the border are within easy reach. There are wonderful hiking, cycling and touring opportunities. As of January 31, 2008, United…
About a 1/2 hour south of Canaan Island Pond Lake is just over 600 acres and features a five-mile forested shoreline that is dotted with lakeside cottages and year-round homes. The village of Island Pond occupies the northwest shore, The large lake…
Little Averill Lake is set in the most remote corner of the Northeast Kingdom. There are a few camps on this 438-acre pond, and the forest is managed for timber production. Still, the pond, which sits at a relatively high elevation at 1,800 feet,…
Just an easy drive from Canaan, Maidstone State Forest has three main trails which run through lush woods and along the lake shores. All travel through smooth terrain and take less than one hour to walk. The Loon Trail is approximately 1/2 mile in…
Maidstone Lake was created when glacial ice carved out a deep basin in a preexisting valley. When the last glaciers melted 12,000 years ago, a deep, clear, cold lake was formed. The lake offers good lake trout and salmon fishing and has had some…
Clarksville Bridge (Bacon Road) – Clarksville and Pittsburg Where is this bridge? (click here) Happy Corner Bridge (River Road Bridge) – Pittsburg Where is this bridge? (click here) Columbia Bridge (Columbia Bridge Road) –…
The Nulhegan Basin Division is located in the most remote part of Vermont in the towns of Brunswick, Ferdinand, Bloomfield, and Lewis. The division headquarters and visitor contact station is located in Brunswick (about 10 miles east of Island Pond)…