Lake Memphremagog from Newport

A Glacial Lake on the Canadian Border

Lake Memphremagog is a long, narrow body of water carved by glaciers that stretches north across the international border into Quebec. From this vantage point, the camera captures the broad southern basin where the lake meets the city of Newport, with forested islands dotting the calm surface.

The Northeast Kingdom Setting

Newport is the gateway to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a region prized for its rugged hills and undeveloped lakes. The rounded summits on the horizon, including the distinctive profile of Owl's Head Mountain across the water in Quebec, give the view its dramatic depth.

A Library Rooftop Vantage

Mounted high on the Goodrich Memorial Library, a historic stone building at the heart of downtown, the camera offers an unobstructed line of sight down Main Street and out across the harbor, marina and waterfront where boats gather throughout the warmer months.