Roosevelt Campobello International Bridge
The approach to Campobello Island from the United states is over the Franklin D. Roosevelt International Memorial Bridge. Built in 1962, it spans an area of water called the Narrows, through which flow swift tidal currents. The International Bridge linking the Island with Lubec, Maine was opened in 1962. Prior to that people had travelled by boat and a small car ferry to the mainland. We enjoyed the spectacular view of Passamaquoddy Bay as we crossed thisToll Free link to the U.S mainland.
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Established in 1964, Roosevelt Park is in itself unique, being the first of only two of it's kind in the world. Encompassing 2,800 acres, the Park's natural beauty is easily accessed by many trails and drives. The Roosevelt cottage walked us back in history to the time when President Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor vacationed here. The Welcome Center, located near the cottage, is a storehouse of information.
Hubbard cottage - Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Hubbard cottage is one of four cottages -- in addition to the Roosevelt cottage acquired and restored by the Roosevelt Campobello Internation Park. It dates from the same time period and occupies an adjacent site above Friar's Bay. Facing the front of the Roosevelt cottage, Hubbard cottage is to the right The site of Franklin Roosevelt's parents' cottage is between the Roosevelt and Hubbard cottages. When the Hubbard cottage is not in use for conferences, it is open to the public.
Locally known as Head Harbour Light, the East Quoddy Lighthouse stands as it had for many years looking out over the trecherous waters of the Bay Of Fundy. Although now automated, it once housed the Light Keeper and his family. Accessible only 1 & 1/2 hours before and 1 hour after low tide, it presents a challenge to all of the occupants and visitors alike. Today it remains a welcome site,or sound depending on the fog, to fishermen returning to port. Each year it attracts thousands of curious visitors. Many take the time to venture across at low tide, up and down steel ladders, over the jagged rocks and slippery sea weed, to get a close look at what remainsone of the most photographed Lighthouse in the world.
Next stop, Saint John New Brunswick
No comments:
Post a Comment