The Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing is closed due to ice. Lake Champlain Transportation Company sent out the following message the morning of April 8: Charlotte crossing closed due to ice—will reopen when it clears. [Grand Island/Cumberland Head] GI/CH crossing running as … [Read more...] about Ice Closes Essex Ferry [Update: Reopens 1pm Today]
Lake Champlain Transportation Company
Ferry Crossing Rates to Increase
Lake Champlain Transportation Company is raising the ticket prices for ferry services. These new rates will go into effect on Thursday, April 3rd. Why raise rates? Lake Champlain Ferries operations manager Heather Stewart says this is the first hike since 2008 and it was needed … [Read more...] about Ferry Crossing Rates to Increase
Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
This winter Lake Champlain has frozen all the way across for the first time since 2007, and while many of us have enjoyed this chance to get out on the ice—ice fishing, skating, or just walking—others are eagerly awaiting ice out as evidence of spring's arrival. For commuters … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Winter Ferry Crossing with Lea Coggio
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today
Hopefully you are warm inside on this cold winter's day. The snow that began yesterday seems to have stopped falling, but the negative temperatures remain. I hope that you do not have to travel to Vermont today because if so you will have to take a longer trip as … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Ferry Closed Today
Downtown Essex Day Update
For many Essex, NY residents and visitors Downtown Essex Day is their favorite summer celebration, reuniting generations of Essex fans. Today we're looking forward to meeting you at the 34th Downtown Essex Day on Saturday, August, 3 from 10AM to 4PM, rain or shine. Crazed … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day Update