Burlington Travel Guide

Lake Champlain Chocolates

Lake Champlain Chocolates began as a challenge from a restaurant owner, Jim Lampman, to his pastry chef. In response to the pastry chef's criticism of a box of fancy chocolates, Jim told the pastry chef to see if he could do better. As it turns out, he could, and within weeks Jim was serving flavoured, hand-rolled truffles to guests at his restaurant. The word soon spread throughout the town, and inhabitants began to badger Jim for more of his chocolates. When he gave in, it was initially just to open a small wholesale operation, but the business continued to grow in popularity beyond Jim Lampman's expectations. Today, Lake Champlain Chocolates encompasses three dedicated shops and a fatory. And indeed, what could be more tempting than the thought of delicious, handmade chocolates and the chance to enjoy free samples? the line of chocolates and other products produced at the factory includes the famous truffles, caramels, hot chocolate, Five Star bars, organic chocolates, novelties
Address: 750 Pine Street
Website: www.lakechamplainchocolates.com
Telephone: (802) 864 1808
Opening Time: Factory store and caf�: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Factory tours are Monday to Friday every hour on the hour from 9am to 2pm
Admission: Free