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Campobello Island, New Brunswick

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Kayak around Campobello Island

The Fundy Isles’ Campobello Island, 70 sq. km (30 sq. mi), is connected to the mainland only by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge at Lubec, Maine. To reach Campobello Island from Canada, one has to take two ferries – one from mainland New Brunswick to Deer Island, and then a second ferry to Campobello Island.

Two of the island’s most popular sites include the Roosevelt Campobello International Park – former summer home of President and Mrs. Roosevelt – and East Quoddy Lighthouse – one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Popular activities on Campobello Island include beachcombing, bird watching, hiking, nature walks, and whale watching.

Population: 1,195
Industries: Fishing, Tourism

Community Links:

http://www.campobello.com/official.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campobello_Island,_New_Brunswick

Getting to Campobello Island

By Ferry

One way to reach Campobello Island is travel to L’Etete, New Brunswick, and line up to board one of two goverment operated ferries that leave L’Etete for Deer Island every half hour between 6:30am and 5:00pm and every hour between 5:30pm and 10:30pm. There is no toll for this ferry!

Returning from Deer Island to L’Etete, the ferries departs Deer Island every half hour between 6:00am and 5:00pm and every hour between 5:00pm and 10:00pm.

Franklin Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

Once on Deer Island, drive across the island and get in line to board yet another ferry! This ferry service is operated by East Coast Ferries and a toll is charged for each crossing. The ferry leaves Deer Island on the hour between 8:30am and 6:30pm and Campobello on the half hour between 9:00am and 7:00pm (The two last trips are omitted in June and September). This crossing is only available June through September.

For more information pertaining to these ferry services please visit www.eastcoastferries.nb.ca.

By Land

If you are travelling to Campobello from the State of Maine, or if you do not enjoy ferry rides, cross the FDR Memorial Bridge which joins Lubec, ME to Campobello Island, NB.

Roosevelt Campobello International Park

The park, established in 1964, is one of only two of its kind in the world. Covering 2800 acres, Roosevelt Campobello International Park is home to the Roosevelt Cottage, former summer retreat of President Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor. Learn the history of the island and its significance to the Roosevelt family.

Mulholland Point Light

Also located in the park is Mulholland Point Lighthouse. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Open daily late May through early October, 10am-6pm Atlantic. The last tour of the cottage is at 5:45pm Atlantic.

Herring Cove Provincial Park

Take some time to explore Herring Cove Provincial Park, on the Eastern side of Campobello Island. Stroll along the mile-long pebble and sandy beach, challenge yourself to nine-holes of golf or hike one or more of the park’s six trails systems.

East Quoddy Lighthouse

Locally referred to as the Head Harbour Lighthouse, this is one of Canada’s oldest lighthouses. Now automated, its purpose has always been to help boats navigate the Bay of Fundy and the Passamaquoddy Bay.Time your visit to the lighthouse carefully as it is only accessible an hour and a half before, and one hour after, low tide. East Quoddy Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world.

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3 comments received

Sharen Sherman August 30, 2011

When does the ferry from Deer Island to Campobello actually stop service in September? Is there a way to get from Campobello to drive north toward ST John?

Mike Postma August 30, 2011

I am not sure what the exact date is. I’d suggest emailing East Coast Ferries at [email protected].

If you are willing (and able) to cross in and out of the United States, you can take the Memorial Bridge and then enter Canada again via Saint Stephen. It’s definitely the long way around though (about 200km) and you should roughly count on a 3 hour trip.

elizabeth koopman June 23, 2011

I am eager for more visibility of the Passamaquoddy on these websites. This is their homeland historically for thousands of years and also currently.

Justice and accuracy, in addition to respect and inclusion, require greater inclusivity of these First Nations in all ways, including education, marketing, and tourism.

All peoples will benefit.

Thank you very much.
Elizabeth Koopman

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