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ROOSEVELT CAMPOBELLO INTERNATIONAL PARK , AND HERRING COVE PROVINCIAL PARK |
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Campobello Island was the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt family ’ s “ beloved Island ,” because of its rustic beauty and their home is now located within Roosevelt Campobello International Park , a 2800 acre nature park . Camp by the sea at nearby Herring Cove Provincial Park or visit the charming fishing villages of Wilson ’ s Beach and Welsh Pool . |
Lubec
FDR Memorial Bridge
Mullholland Lighthouse
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Herring Cove Provincial Park
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Welshpool |
Wilson ’ s Beach |
East Quoddy Lighthouse |
Campobello Island |
Biking Trails
Guided walks
Roosevelt ’ s Campobello
The Park is jointly administered by the U . S . and Canada and is the world ’ s only international park . In addition to the Roosevelt home , the Park owns three other turn-ofthe-century summer cottages .
The Park offers many special events throughout the season and also has diverse spaces for conferences ..
At the much beloved , twice-daily experience , “ Eleanor ’ s Tea ,” held in the historic Wells-Shober cottage visitors learn of Eleanor ’ s life of activism over tea and homemade cookies . Enjoy the meticulously maintained grounds with a picnic at one of eleven sites with a takeaway meal from the Prince Cafe , or bring along your own .
A Two Nation Vacation
Maine and New Brunswick have a shared history and culture , and are both closely tied to the sea . After several years of not being able to visit with our neighbors , the Two Nation Vacation is back From Lubec cross the FDR Memorial Bridge to Campobello Island . From downtown Calais cross the short bridge into downtown St . Stephen , NB . Check CBSA-ASFC . gc . ca for the latest Canadian Border crossing requirements .
Outdoor Recreation Bike miles of family-friendly trails . Hike through fragrant woodlands , saltwater coves , and bold cliffs . Take a Whale Watch on the Bay of Fundy . Observe 150 + species of birds Enjoy 9 holes of golf at Herring Cove Provincial Park . Walk across the ocean floor at low tide . Visit East Quoddy and Mullholland Lighthouses .
For more information , go to RooseveltCampobello . org or VisitCampobello . com
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