Tourism in the NEK

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Created on Thursday, 12 November 2026 05:45
Written by Asher Ballantine

Vermont tourism, especially here in the NEK is defined by its natural beauty. The community, the space, and the heart is what makes up our most unique industry. In a recent community forum, Becca Balint spoke to the current state of Vermont’s tourism. 

“Our tourism industry is suffering. Certainly lots of businesses in the kingdom are suffering because there aren't as many Canadians coming across the border. A lot of our prices have increased dramatically because of tariffs on Canada.”

 

We spoke to tourists and community members alike to get a better idea of what makes the NEK special, what makes it home for some people. 

 

“Our industry is that way with, you know, we don't have a lot of local industry, but we get some money coming in, and we don't have many people coming down from, across the border from Quebec anymore. So, we're definitely taking a hit there, but there's only so much that Vermont can do about its own situation.” said a resident of St. Johnsbury. 

 

Going into the New Year, it’s up to the NEK, its people and its businesses to define tourism and what it means for the community.