In American folklore, Champ or Champy [1] is the name of a lake monster said to live in Lake Champlain, a 125-mile (201 km)-long body of fresh water shared by New York and Vermont, with a portion extending into Quebec, Canada. [2] The legend of the monster is considered a draw for tourism in the Burlington, Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York areas.

“Champy,” or “Champ,” is a legendary lake monster said to live in Lake Champlain. There have been over 300 alleged sightings of Champy, dating back to at least 1819, causing it to become a regional icon often used to promote tourism.

Stories about a large creature lurking in the depths of Lake Champlain have been told and retold for at least two centuries. Famously known as Champ, or Champy, this lake monster has captured imaginations locally and beyond.

Champ, North America’s answer to the Loch Ness monster, has long been a legend around Lake Champlain. He (or she) has spawned Indian legends, a baseball team mascot, offers of reward money, paranormal investigations, keychains, mugs and T-shirts . Champ has even inspired seafood patties on sesame-seed buns called “Champburgers.”

Lake Champlain is the Adirondacks' largest lake, providing the perfect playground for boating, fishing, water sports and lake monsters. That's right, lake monsters. For centuries legends and alleged sightings of an enormous swimming monster have captured the imagination of locals, visitors, and even scholars.

Champy, the legendary lake monster of Lake Champlain, boasts a vibrant history filled with intriguing sightings and folklore. For centuries, Vermont locals and visitors alike have claimed to catch glimpses of this mysterious creature, describing it as a massive, serpentlike being gliding gracefully through the dark waters.

Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, has been a mysterious part of the lake's folklore for centuries. Sightings of Champ have been reported since the 1600s, with many people claiming to have seen a large, unidentifiable creature swimming in the waters of Lake Champlain.

Lake Champlain is the largest lake in the Adirondacks and draws large crowds for outdoor events throughout the year. Historically, the region was home to the Iroquois and the Abenaki, who both had stories about a creature that lived in the lake.

2024年7月16日 · For centuries, Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster in the Adirondacks, has captured the imagination of locals, tourists, and cryptozoologists. Alongside legendary beasts like Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster, Champ has spawned numerous sightings, legends, and a thriving subculture of enthusiasts.

Champ is a local figure of Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York. Folklore surrounding Champ dates back all the way to the native populations before white settlers. Today, the lake is protected safe waters for the sole purpose of maintaining Champ’s habitat.