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View to Campobello from Lubec
Grand Lakes
Deep in the unspoiled and scenic inland portion of
DownEast Acadia you will find a region home to world-
famous fishing, abundant wildlife, and a culture tied
to industries built from the surrounding forests. Long a
“secret” destination for recreation, paddlers will enjoy
an extensive network of lakes and streams for spotting
birds and wildlife. Stay in sporting camps reflecting
generations of Maine’s outdoor heritage. Travel along
The Airline or the striking Million Dollar View with lakes
and hayfields reaching to the horizon. Visit charming
villages, or enjoy solitude among towering forests.
TOP THINGS TO DO
n  ire a Registered Maine Guide for a classic Maine
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fly-fishing experience and stay at a classic Maine
sporting camp or lodge.
n  ander through unique forest and farm collections
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at the Alexander Art Trail and Lawrence Lord’s Old
Farm Museum in Alexander.
n  easoned paddlers will be challenged by the 76-mile
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Machias River Corridor canoe trip.
n Plan a visit to the Grand Lake Stream Fish Hatchery
to learn about Maine’s landlocked salmon and
brook trout fishery.
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Eastport, Bay of Fundy, & Campobello
Each morning the sun climbs from the sea, shining its
first rays upon Lubec, America’s easternmost town,
and bright crimson-striped West Quoddy Head Light.
Spend a day at Roosevelt Campobello International
Park, once the summer cottage to U.S. President
Franklin Roosevelt. Eastport passionately celebrates
the culture and arts of this distinctive place. Launch
your kayak on the St. Croix River or join a charter
tour of Passamaquoddy Bay. This region is the ideal
starting point for a Two Nation Vacation.
FEATURED EVENTS
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 rand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival, July
n Indian Days Heritage Celebration, Indian Twp, July
n West Grand Lake Race, Grand Lake Stream, August
TOP THINGS TO DO
n Enjoy Tea with Eleanor and a delightful slice of
history at Roosevelt Campobello located just over
the bridge in Canada. Bring your passport.
n Immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and architecture
of Eastport’s historic waterfront village.
n Stand at the easternmost point of land in the U.S.,
hike the park’s rugged trails. Hear tales of lighthouse
life at the Quoddy Head Lighthouse visitor center.
n Stroll the 1.5 mile wheelchair-accessible Calais
Waterfront Walkway and enjoy scenic views
across the international border.
Ariel View of Grand Lake Stream
FEATURED EVENTS
n Bay of Fundy International Marathon, Lubec, June *
n F
 ogFest, Campobello Island, NB, July & August *
n Eastport Pirate Festival, Eastport, September
(*Passport required for these events.)
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