The Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont offer a wide range of canoeing
experiences. It may be escaping to the surface of a glassy lake or canoeing on
New England's largest river - The Connecticut River - either way you will be
amazed at the natural beauty of the area. There is easy access to many bodies
of water for a great canoeing experience and the Chieftain Inn is located in
the center of the Connecticut River Upper Valley. The Chieftain Inn is the
perfect place to start and end your canoeing experience.
There is a long tradition of canoeing in northern New England. Native Americans
were navigating these waterways in their canoes long before European settlers
entered the area. These early settlers quickly saw the advantages of canoe and
started using it themselves.
Today, the tradition of canoeing in the lakes and rivers of the area is maintained
with an abundance of opportunities to canoe for recreational activity.
Many of the tributary rivers that feed into the Connecticut River are perfect for
canoeing and kayaking. There are also many fine lakes
that enable one to canoe for relaxation, exercise or to fish or observe wildlife.
The area lakes are very accessible and have convenient launchings and entry points.
Consider planning your vacation in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont
to include a scenic excursion in a canoe. You will be able to see the beauty of
the Upper Valley and an active and enjoyable way. You will be able to hone your
canoe skills in a place with a great canoeing tradition going back hundreds of
years.
Please call the Chieftain Inn, in Hanover, New Hampshire, if you have any questions
or want to get some tips on places to canoe or kayak in the Upper Valley of New
Hampshire and Vermont.
See Self-Guided Canoe Rental Rates Below