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Calais, Maine

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St. Croix River

St. Croix River

Settled in 1770 and incorporated in 1809, the town of Calais was named for the French port in honor of the support given by the French during the American Revolution.  The town is connected to border town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick by two bridges that extend over the St. Croix River. This border crossing is the fifth busiest port of entry to the United States on the Canadian Border.

Population: 3,447

Community Links:

http://www.calaismaine.govoffice.com/
http://visitcalais.com/
http://www.quoddyloop.com/ca.shtml

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