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Wide Range of Activities

The Lakes Region is known for boating activities, winter sports, family attractions, motor-cycle biking and tax-free shopping. It’s been a multi-season vacation destination for over 100 years.

There are 273 lakes and ponds in the Lakes Region, but Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest.

• Lake Winnipesaukee is about 72 square miles wide with 288 miles of shoreline.
• It has 258 islands.
• Max water depth is 213 feet.
• The name Winnipesaukee means smile of the great spirit.
• Lake Winnipesaukee is 504 feet above sea level.

Governor’s Island is on the mid-western side of Lake Winnipesaukee. Alton is to the south, and Laconia is to the north. Conveniently, Governor’s Island is one of five islands accessible to the mainland by a bridge. It has the unique advantage of being off-the-beaten-path, yet convenient to shopping, restaurants and major routes.

Residents of Governor’s Island are a mix of both seasonal and year-round homeowners. There are no condominiums or apartments on the island. There are no stores or commercial organizations, either. Governor’s Island offers a wide range of private community amenities, available to residents only. It stands out as a place where unspoiled, natural beauty has been carefully preserved and where a vibrant community is celebrated.