WELCOME TO CAMPOBELLO  ISLAND!

Campobello Sightseeing encourages you to make your reservation for our popular 3hr. ISLAND DISCOVERY TOUR early.

We are also available for individual private tours. Pls. inquire for special tour rate.

As usual, we offer personalized timed departures from the Roosevelt Campobello International Park Visitor Center, where you also can enjoy the legacy of the 32nd President of the United States 

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

 USD 45+tax pp or CAD 63+tax pp

Due to a new demand from CBP Lubec we are required to be bonded in the amount of USD 50.000 for any commercial transport of passengers, which, if implemented, will cause you as our guests to pay a hefty fee levied out pr. individual.

We are of the opinion that such restriction will hurt tourism on both sides of the border, but we regret not being able to meet your needs for cross-border transport.

Our tours within Campobello Island will not be affected by this.

RESERVATIONS: 207 263 6076 (Cell)

                                    506 752 1901 (office)                                     (office closed from October 10 - May 01)

                      Email: campobellosights@gmail.com                                      

 (we respond to emails year-round)

Good Bye September!

 

September Is Almost Over

On this almost last day of September we decided to take our favorite hike along the eastern shoreline of Campobello Island. 

The weather was at its finest, deep blue skies and a breeze from the south would be perfect.

Now, the trail has a name, it's called the SUNSWEEP TRAIL.

So what is "SUNSWEEP?"
It is a three-part art project made by David Barr and it symbolizes the sweep of the sun, rising here in the east and setting out west.

SUNSWEEP at Point Roberts, WA

All three parts are made out of the same slab of Canadian black granite. As mentioned, part #1 is located right here on Campobello on an eastern promontory right at the Bay of Fundy. Part #2 consisting of 2 wedge-formed stones, is located on American Point Island at the Lake of the Woods in Minnesota and finally Part #3 is placed at Boundary Bluff at Point Roberts,WA

Now that you know , what SUNSWEEP is all about, let's go for a hike.

The trail starts from Liberty Point, which is the southern most spot on the island. It's an easy hiking trail with small bridges, wooden stairs and planks over uneven or wet parts of the trail. And at a length of only 1km (0.6miles) it is the shortest trail in the Roosevelt Park. 

But it's the most scenic trail as well. 

The sunny afternoon brought out the wonderful scent of balsam firs mixed with the salty smell from the beach on the outside.

Dixie, often times being rather lazy, showed real interest in sniffing along the trail, sticking her nose into the grassy and mossy ground.

Reaching our destination, we sat down on flat rocks letting our gaze wander over this extremely beautiful rugged coast line. Sunsweep is a point which will make you happy. Your daily concerns will leave you for the time being. You will clear your mind and get immersed into a natural beauty so pristine and original.

The wind had picked up speed, and even though the hike had been rather warm, we were now getting cooled down. 

On our way back to the parking lot we met an American couple, and as it often is the case, we had a friendly chat with these strangers.

Of course, we have been at Sunsweep many times earlier, but it will always been a place we want to return to.

Foggy Morning Walk

Hello Friend,

the Campobello Summer Season is at its peak and the beach is luring me do take an early morning walk from Southern Head to Raccoon Beach.

Today it is a bit foggy which makes for a mystery beach experience. 

With the fog moving in and out, rocks out in the water are playing hide-and-seek, and on top of them are seals lounging. Their hoarse calls are just adding to the mystery.

Dixie is lifting her head, listens intently. But the seals are out of reach for her. I wonder whether the seals have noticed us.

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If you'd like to do an early morning walk with us, you can give us a call.

Greetings from Campobello

The Island is calling!

 Dear Visitor, 

Campobello Island is just as beautiful as always.

We are now taking reservations for our popular 3hr. sightseeing tours. If you plan a visit you can call or email us at any time. (506 752 1901or (cell) 207 263 6076) campobellosights@gmail.com

Looking forward to see you!

The Gull Has Left The Rock

 When the gull has left the rock, it is time to head back.

The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world and when you live along the bay you gotta watch the tides. 

Campobello Island sports one of the oldest lighthouses on the Canadian East Coast. Yearly, The lighthouse attracts around 20,000 visitors. But visiting the beautiful place comes with a challenge as the 5 buildings are located on a separate little rocky island, and to get there you have to deal with the tides. That means you have to wait until upto 25ft of water have vanished exposing a gravel bar, thus offering a way to walk over to said island. This always happens about 2 hours before the lowest tide and lasts for 4hours. With other words, one has to get back before the water is again washing across the gravel bar. Also you have to balance your body along a narrow trail between rocks and slippery seaweeds. To make that trip a bit safer the "Friends of the Head Harbour Lightstation" are offering a collection of walking sticks at the ticket kiosk. Volunteers of the association have worked hard over the years to repair and staff the lightstation. 

When the summer visitors are coming over there are usually knowledgeable volunteers at hand to tell the story of the lightstation.

One day, a couple of years ago, 2 elderly ladies volunteering, were taking a rest on a bench. They had been busy with a variety of maintenance issues and were now just immersed in enjoying the peace and beautiful view across the bay. A lady from Michigan was also on site and the last visitor that day. She too was still admiring the surroundings, when one of the volunteers suddenly shouted: "Oh gosh, the gull has left the rock, we have to rush back". They quickly informed the Michigan lady about what was going on preparing for their hasty departure.

That day, the 3 ladies got their feet wet. But what is it about the gull leaving the rock?

Well, rocks are exposed at low tide, but as the tide comes rushing back the water will swallow them. And that's when the gull too has to leave the rock where its been sitting. When the gull is leaving, it is already a bit too late. You gotta leave before the bird has left the rock. The water rises at 5ft pr. hour.

Fog

It 's July 1, Canada Day. If there should be any visitors on the island, they are invisible today. It can't be many. Covid-19 has kept American visitors and those from other Provinces out of New Brunswick. 
It's extremely foggy in the morning. By noon it still hasn't cleared, but it's very warm and -non-typical for Campobello- also very muggy. So we head out to the beach at Southern Head. We have the dog with us and hope to have the beach for ourselves.  And I also hope to find some wild strawberries.

I got lucky with the strawberries. Some are half an inch long!

The fog has turned the coastal landscape into a mystery scene. What appears to be little islands could just be a patch of fog. It is entirely calm. Some gulls are perched on the rocks. The volcanic rocks, normally under water, are warm from the occasional sunshine pressing through the fog. I stretch out on a sloping patch. It feels so good. 

Campobello has something to offer even on a foggy day. 

Showing Colors

It's the middle of October. Some places in Canada have received their first major snowfall. But we are lucky to be on Campobello. The temps are in the mid-sixties with summer temps in the sunshine.
We are on the trail to Sunsweep Sculpture. A narrow winding trail following the edge of the rocky cliffs from Liberty Point. 

Every so often we stop to enjoy the stunning view across the rocky cove with it's deep-blue waters.
On this Sunday we are not alone on the trail. Other couples are moving along the trail and once in a while we stop and have a chat with these strangers. It seems like everybody is in his or her best mood. But no wonder...the Sunsweep trail experience makes everybody smile. 

Our next stop is the beach along "Lower Duck Pond". Here we can enjoy full solitude. 

                             A bunch of Asters still in bloom.

The views across the little bog lake behind the beach are just so beautiful. Flowers are still blooming here. Gulls are congregating a distance away from us in the flotsam.

We do the Fox-Hill-Drive out of the Roosevelt Campobello Intern'l Park. Full fall colors are tempting to stop the vehicle to take pictures. Yet, the tamaracks have not turned colors. But maple and birch contrast nicely with the dark spruce trees.

 

Visiting all major view points, Campobello Sightseeing is driving along this road every day. It is not too late to book your tour. Just give us a call now, before the next storm is gonna change the scenery.

RESERVATIONS: 506 752 1901 or U.S. Cell: 207 263 8076

      Roosevelt Campobello Internat'l Park