...Vacation
in the Great North Woods
for scenic vistas... and theNorth Country friendly atmosphere...
North Country Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-8939 (800) 698-8939
FAX 603-237-4573
BEECHER FALLS, Vermont is the birthplace of Ethan Allen Furniture This plant and its grounds have the unique distinction of being bordered by another state, NH, and a foreign country, Canada.
CANAAN, Vermont on the shores of the Connecticut River, directly across from West Stewartstown, forms a part of the service community. Chartered in 1782, it was part of the underground railway during the Civil War. Northwest of the village is Wallace Pond, lying between Vermont and Canada. Mt Monadnock, rising to 3141 ft, is just south of the town and hikers on a quest for adventure may seek out the abandoned site of a gold mine and fire look-out tower.
CLARKSVILLE situated along NH Route 145, presents scenic splendor on every hand. The unexpected valleys and notches, rolling farmlands and grazing cattle recall the pastoral New England of yesteryear. Clarksville Pond lies within its boundaries.
COLEBROOK at the junction of the Connecticut and Mohawk Rivers, is the hub of the North Country. Its western view is dominated by Vermont's Mt. Monadnock, which has at times echoed to the war cries of the Indian and the songs and lusty brawls of the lumberjack. The last of the great log drives are part of its history. Roads from Maine, Vermont, New York, Montreal and Quebec all converge here with the eastern approach to the town through famous Dixville Notch by Lake Gloriette. Although a frontier town, Colebrook provides a modern shopping center with restaurants, garages, a library, churches and banks. A small airport serves the needs of private aircraft and a commercial airport is 40 miles away.
COLUMBIA the southern gateway to this area, boasts one of the last covered bridges spanning the upper Connecticut River. The beautiful "Shrine of Our Lady of Grace", maintained by the Oblate Fathers, spreads over 35 acres of landscaped grounds and draws many visitors.
DIXVILLE NOTCH renowned for being the first town in the country to announce its presidential election results, is also a mountain pass of incredible drama and beauty. Recreational activities abound at its world-class resort.
ERROL the eastern gateway to Dixville Notch, boasts an airport as well as motels, cottages, and campgrounds from which to explore miles at wilderness trails via snowmobile and picturesque Lake Umbagog via canoe.
PITTSBURG and the Connecticut Lakes Region are the center of the North Country's fishing and hunting. Here the mighty Connecticut River is born, forming in its passage, the Third, Second and First Connecticut Lakes and Lake Francis. Back Lake drains into the Connecticut River in Pittsburg Village, the gateway to the historic "Indian Stream Territory," an independent nation established in 1832 during the border dispute between Canada and the U.S. The largest township in all of the U.S., it contains over three hundred thousand acres. of timberlands, mountains, lakes, streams and forest trails.
WEST STEWARTSTOWN is a small picturesque village bordered on the east by deep woodlands and on the west by the Connecticut River. Geographically located on the 45th Parallel, it is in fact "halfway between the North Pole and the Equator." The river, along with Big and Little Diamond Ponds, has lured many fishermen over the years. Visitors will find a small market community ready to serve their needs.
Photo by Arlene Allard
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THE GREAT NORTH WOODS, a place endowed with natural resources, will please any outdoor person, from the avid fisherman and hunter, to the golfer, photographer , or swimmer. The land of lakes and streams offers the finest trout and salmon fishing to be found in New England. Indulge in the solitude while boating, canoeing and swimming in the numerous lakes and ponds.
Spring brings the "Season of Awakening and Rebirth." The air is sweet with the songs of returning birds and wild- life such as the moose and deer, bears and loons.
Spend lazy days in the warm sun or explore the variety of mountain and woodland trails. Day trips to nearby quaint French-Canadian villages add a unique touch to one's visit.
The grandeur of fall colors against brilliant skies and magnificent reflections in blue waters is truly a BOLD statement of nature. Crisp days and frosty nights send an invitation to the sportsman that hunting is soon approaching. An abundance of partridge, black bear and a fine herd of deer presents its challenge.
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Within 30 minutes: Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, Garfield Falls, Magnetic Hill, Canadian border crossing with a panoramic view, four covered bridges, Beaver Brook Falls.
Within 60 minutes: Mount Megantic Observatory, the Gorge, nine golf courses.
Within 90 minutes: Sherbrooke, Quebec; shopping malls, theaters, Granby Zoo, Bombardier Snowmobile Museum, Santa's Village, Six Gun City, Fairbanks Museum, Maple Syrup Factory Tours.
Montreal within 2 hours
Quebec City within 3 hours
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