100% Love for Canada
Hello Neighbours
We know things have been a bit weird lately. And we’re really glad that in the midst of it all, you’ve landed here. Vermont is a place all its own, not just geographically, but culturally and philosophically. Like you, we deeply value our independence, and we’ve always felt the warmth of your friendship, both from across our shared border, and whenever we meet in person. As always, we’re excited to welcome you to Vermont when the time feels right, and to share everything that makes Vermont unique, like our landscape, our food, our towns, and our people who know that Vermont’s a better place when you’re around.
On this page, you’ll also find a collection of discounts especially for you. So come on down and let us greet you as we always have: With warmth, appreciation, and respect.
Special Offers for Our Canadian Neighbours
A number of Vermont businesses are currently offering discounts for Canadian visitors.
Historic Downtowns
Bustling shops and scenic beauty welcome visitors to Vermont’s downtowns. In Newport, look for a slice of lake life close to the Canadian border. Vermont’s capital, Montpelier, is the only one in the U.S. without a Starbucks or McDonald’s restaurant; there, enjoy the welcoming vibe of local small businesses. Manchester is a bedrock of Vermont culture and history and Burlington, Vermont’s biggest city, is home to the No. 1 public square in the U.S.
Vermont’s Northern Regions
Northern Vermont is geographically diverse, containing both the state’s biggest city, Burlington, and its most remote region, the Northeast Kingdom. Indulge in the spirit of lakeside relaxation in the Champlain Islands, cycle across Lake Champlain on the Colchester causeway, and take in the fjord-like beauty of Lake Willoughby, Vermont’s deepest lake, in Westmore. Throughout the region, local dining, scenic views, and outdoor recreation set the scene.
Signature Events
Vermont’s signature events are an annual tradition. Celebrate everything from agriculture at a garlic festival to the written word in Brattleboro and the LGBTQ+ community at a dedicated ski weekend in Stowe. In late summer and early fall, harvest festivals and county fairs offer fun for the whole family, including fair food and livestock exhibits. Live music echoes through downtowns and gets toes tapping at events throughout the year.
Summer Activities
Biking
Vermont is a cyclist’s paradise. Whether you travel paved roads on two wheels, seek out scenic gravel paths or state-owned rail trails that connect downtowns, or find flow on kilometers of singletrack in the mountains, plan your Vermont biking adventure.
Read More about BikingWheels UpHiking
Hundreds of mountains with unique views, including five over 1,200 meters, beckon statewide. Mounts Pisgah and Hor crown the gap at Lake Willoughby and make for beautiful hiking. Elsewhere, explore wheelchair-accessible boardwalks and auto toll roads to bring summit views to everybody.
Read More about HikingHit the TrailWater Sports
Vermont’s lakes beckon for kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding, boating, and more, from Lake Champlain stretching along the western border to Lake Willoughby in the north and Lake Memphremagog along the Canadian border. Discover more than 800 lakes and ponds.
Read More about Water SportsDive InVermont: The Long Trail Home
Summer in Vermont: as close to perfect as you can get. One family’s return home to Woodstock, Vermont showcases the season’s glory. From picking vegetables and flowers with the kids to visiting lakes and swimming spots, follow the Pickett family as they rediscover the joy of immersing in a community that celebrates the season. When you visit Vermont, be part of a culture of respecting the land.
Winter Activities
Skiing and Riding
Vermont’s 20 downhill ski and snowboard resorts offer up over 900 meters of vertical drop, diverse terrain parks, and off-the-mountain activities. The state is also home to hundreds of kilometers of groomed cross-country skiing trails, connecting forests and beautiful remote backcountry ski areas to historic downtowns.
Read More about Skiing and RidingFind a MountainSnowmobiling
Vermont rolls out the white carpet for snowmobilers. The Vermont Association of Snow Travelers maintains more than 8,000 kilometers of trails in Vermont statewide, extensively in the Northeast Kingdom region, which borders Canada. The Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge and Vermont’s four maintained rail trails are also open to snowmobilers.
Read More about Snowmobiling Make TracksWinter Recreation
Experience winter in its original state. Vermont is home to world-class winter recreation, from the longest groomed ice skating trail in the U.S. on Lake Morey to kilometers of fat biking trails and 800+ lakes and ponds that welcome ice anglers. Heading out on foot on snowshoes is a great way to experience some of Vermont’s beautiful backcountry.
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A Vermont Road Trip
Go-Van road tripped from Quebec to Vergennes and Middlebury, Vermont for a memorable getaway. Touring Shakey Ground Farm, taking in views of the Adirondacks from Mount Philo, and sampling craft beer and ice cream in downtown Vergennes rounded out their trip.
Travel Tips for Canadian Visitors
If you’re planning to visit Vermont, here are some ways to be travel-ready. On this page, find information on border crossings, travel documentation needed, fees at the border, and more.