1. Burlington Is Extremely Walkable:

Even though I only had one full day to explore Burlington, I was easily able to see a large chunk of the city. From the University Of Vermont to the South End Arts District to Church Street, it is easy to navigate the city and each section has its own flavor and vibe to it. I was a big fan of the waterfront. The city is located on the shores of Lake Champlain with New York state’s Adirondack Mountains as its backdrop. The view is stunning and I was able to walk out onto the frozen lake to the breakwater for some great pictures! There is a bike path that runs along the shores and throughout the whole city. I am already planning a trip back from Montreal to bike around the city and explore even more! Just like Montreal, I heard the city truly comes alive in the summer.

"Ask any of the 45,000 Burlington residents why they love living in the city and almost all of them will mention how they can be skiing or mountain biking within 30 minutes."

2. The Scenery Is Breathtaking

The drive from Montreal to Burlington is quite unremarkable...until you get past the U.S-Canada border and you see nothing but beautiful mountains and rivers. It’s a dramatic difference that leaves you thinking how did Canada get the wrong end of that stick (Don’t get me wrong, Québec is stunning especially my favorite region in the world: Gaspésie.) Regardless, Vermont is proud of its beautiful landscape and even went so far to ban all billboards along its road to make sure you take it all in. Thanks, Ted Riehle. The scenery makes for a stunning background for your vacation or getaway. For anyone that is used to a concrete jungle, it does the mind a great deal to be surrounded by mountains. I swear you can smell how fresh the mountain air is!