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As we cross the International Bridge and clear Canadian Customs, we are welcomed to New Brunswick! Viewed: 1325 times.
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The late U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'cottage' is just a mile onto the island. It is just as it was in the 1930's and you can tour it for free Spring through Fall. Viewed: 1095 times.
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The flowers around the cottage are always beautiful and you can walk down to the beach behind it. This is a 'must stop' when in the area. It's a step back in time. Viewed: 733 times.
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This is the "Welcome Center" near the cottage. Literature is available as well as more information about FDR. Viewed: 856 times.
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These boats are no longer sea-worthy and have seen better days but make for great photographs! They can be found just a few miles down the road from the cottage. Viewed: 763 times.
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We don't know what kind of stories these boats could tell but life working on the sea is hard. Newer ships do the work now! Viewed: 829 times.
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This is a view of Eastport, Maine from Campobello Island. During the Summer months a ferry operates between these points. Eastport is the easternmost city in the United States. Viewed: 775 times.
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A boat makes its way through the waters near Campobello Island. Other area islands can be seen in the background. Viewed: 690 times.
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The entire area surrounding the island is beautiful. You'll find many spots to take photos like this. Viewed: 686 times.
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Mainland New Brunswick can be seen in the background. The only way to get there without going through the U.S. is by ferry. It's a fun trip! Viewed: 710 times.
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This is a fish weir. The fish swim in but can't get out. If you watch for a while you will see the fishermen come to collect their catch! Viewed: 682 times.
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Another fish weir just around the corner. About 50 miles over the horizon is the coast of Nova Scotia. Viewed: 705 times.
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Another beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. It's truly breathtaking from this vantage point! Viewed: 750 times.
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There are several beach areas on the island for you to explore. This is a small area near the lighthouse but there are rocky beaches perfect for a sunny day. Viewed: 656 times.
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This kayaker knows how to enjoy a sunny day. He was preparing for a close view of the boat parade on Lighthouse Day. Viewed: 656 times.
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This is the end of the road on the island and the parking area for the East Quoddy Head Lighthouse. This is a very beautiful spot. There is no commercial development of any kind here. Viewed: 685 times.
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A boat parade was held on the first annual "Lighthouse Day" in 2000. Here we await the parade's appearance. Viewed: 681 times.
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The bagpiper waits for the boat parade to begin so he can serenade the crowd. The sign to the right warns visitors of the 5 foot per hour rise in tides - a sure sign of trouble! Viewed: 676 times.
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A Canadian Government firefighting boat leads the way. A boat parade around the island was enjoyed by the folks on the boats and the island! Viewed: 685 times.
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Here the bagpiper plays while the boat parade circles the island. The boats had passed the lighthouse and were making their way around. Viewed: 732 times.
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Here's another shot of the firefighting boat. These are fun to watch. Viewed: 700 times.
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If you can attend a Lighthouse Day you're sure to see a similar display! Viewed: 661 times.
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More of the contingent of vessels in the boat parade move past. There were quite a variety of boats taking part. Viewed: 665 times.
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Deer Island is in the background. It is only possible to travel there by ferry and is not accessible from the U.S. Deer Island is larger than Campobello Island. Viewed: 655 times.
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This is a view of the boat parade as it begins to make the turn around the end of the island and around past the East Quoddy Head Lighthouse. Viewed: 894 times.
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This appears to be a small island but the tide is in and this is not the time to be caught near the lighthouse! Note the red hand-rails coming out of the water. Viewed: 646 times.
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A few steps to the left and you can see the lighthouse which was hidden behind the trees in the last photo. You can only go up to the lighthouse at low tide or with a boat. Viewed: 665 times.
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This is a good view of the ladders going down and back up. You can use the ladders to get to the lighthouse at low tide. With the highest tides in the world, you have to pay attention to the sea when visiting the lighthouse! Viewed: 688 times.
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This is looking down into the water near one of the ladders. The water is very clear and clean. Viewed: 656 times.
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This is looking down into the high tide. When the tide is low it's just a rocky beach below that you hike across to go to the lighthouse. Viewed: 646 times.
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Here's a great view of the lighthouse structure from the area just left of where the cars are parked. Viewed: 671 times.
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Hiking closer to the lighthouse at low tide you'll see things much more clearly. You can hike right up to the lighthouse but you have to watch the tides! Viewed: 685 times.
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Here's a good view of the East Quoddy Head Lighthouse with the Atlantic Ocean - actually the Bay of Fundy - in the background. Viewed: 811 times.
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Another good shot of the lighthouse. It's still a working lighthouse but it is not manned.
Last comment 05/29/04.Viewed: 639 times.
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A nearby picnic table makes a nice place to eat lunch and enjoy the view. This shot was also taken on the first annual Lighthouse Day. Viewed: 622 times.
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If you're in the area on vacation of just passing through, Campobello Island, New Brunswick is a 'must stop' for views like this! Viewed: 638 times.
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