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In recognition of Basin Harbor Club’s generous sponsorship of the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial, Basin Harbor has been named the Official Quadricentennial Resort.  Basin Harbor, one of Vermont’s full service resorts on Lake Champlain, will feature Lake Champlain boat tours, gardens, history talks, Franco-American dinners during the 2009 season, as well as a special 1609 lodging package. 
Book our 1609 package on-line @
basinharbor.com. (Open May – October)

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Merchants Bank is honored to be associated with the Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial. Lake Champlain is a unique treasure in North America and all the world. We are the fortunate ones who prosper from its defining presence among us. May the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's exploration ignite a sustained commitment by all of us to preserve this jewel. www.mbvt.com

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Photo: Quadricentennial Lcense Plate

Mark the 400th with a License Plate.

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Clean Lake Tip

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To keep the lake beautiful, consider switching your dish detergent. Many automatic dishwasher detergent brands still contain phosphorus— the nutrient that feeds algae blooms. Switch to brands that say phosphate or phosphorus free.

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Did You Know?

Photo: Beluga Whale


Beluga whale skeletons found in the Champlain basin and the Lake's Atlantic Salmon are present day reminders that Lake Champlain was once apart of the Atlantic Ocean.

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CELEBRATE CHAMPLAIN marks the 400th anniversary of French explorer Samuel de Champlains journey to the lake that now bears his name. 
This is a year-long celebration, and it's not over yet!

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It's not too late to explore the history, nature and culture of Vermont's Lake Champlain region.    Excursions on the Lake - including shipwreck and history tours - will take place through late October.     Festivals yet-to-come include art, craft and harvest events.    Special 2009 exhibits exploring natural history, Indigenous peoples, and regional commerce and settlement history help to tell the stories of Vermont's ancient and recent past.    Art exhibits picture the lake basin region through the eyes of fine regional painters and photographers.

 

Click here to learn about these and many other programs.


 

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