We have been seeing people take note and rejoice the sight of open water on Lake Champlain and I'm sure even more will be celebrating after reading the notice that was released today from Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT): CHARLOTTE, VT / ESSEX, NY CROSSING The … [Read more...] about Essex Ferry Crossing to Reopen April 14
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April Fools: Essex Ferry Reopened?!?!
The Essex ferry reopened this morning! I am thrilled to trumpet this much anticipated news, news that awoke many Essex residents shortly before 6:30AM to the sound of crunching ice and a celebratory fog horn. [pullquote]Many Essex area residents... will be able to recover an … [Read more...] about April Fools: Essex Ferry Reopened?!?!
Ferry Service Discontinued Until Ice Clear
Essex-Charlotte ferry service discontinued as of 9:52 am today. LCT ferry/ies serving Essex, New York and Charlotte, Vermont have been indefinitely suspended until Lake Champlain is "clear of ice". Yesterday's announcement that ferry service had been temporarily suspended was … [Read more...] about Ferry Service Discontinued Until Ice Clear
Vintage Photo: Essex Waterfront with Ferry to South
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Take a look at this old photo of the bay in Essex, NY. What do you recognize? Notice anything that has changed? When do you think this … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Waterfront with Ferry to South
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule 2014-15
![Ferry Breaking Ice on Lake Champlain [Credit: Ken Hughes]](https://i0.wp.com/www.essexonlakechamplain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/140123-ken-hughes-lake-freezing-e1420070571312.jpg?resize=340%2C200&ssl=1)
The Essex-Charlotte ferry has begun its winter schedule and will have shortened hours of operation each day. See the details below: Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule: December 29, 2014 through Spring 2015 The ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly throughout … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Winter Schedule 2014-15