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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is West
Quoddy Station?
West Quoddy is the Easternmost Point
in Continental United States, the most northern point in Downeast Maine,
the Best of the Bold Coast. Overlooking both Islands of
Campobello and Grand Manan in New Brunswick, Canada,
West Quoddy Head is in the town of Lubec, north of Machias, east of
Eastport and south of Calais, Maine.
WEST QUODDY STATION
44 deg. 49 min 4 Sec North Latitude
66 deg. 57 min 56 Sec West Longitude
How long does it
take to get there?
In terms of pure driving time, West
Quoddy is 2-2 1/2 hours from Bangor, 4 hours from Portland, 6 hours from
Boston, 10 from NYC. The nearest commercial airport is in Bangor.
What’s there to
do?
Relax and enjoy the Bold Coast of
Maine. Choose from hiking, bicycling, kayaking, birding, lighthouses,
whale watching, puffin boat trips, beaches, museums, art, music and more. In less than 10 minutes, you can be on Campobello Island, New brunswick, Canada and visit Roosevelt International Park. Please remember when visiting Campobello, New Brunswick, Canada that Campobello is in the Atlantic Time Zone which is 1 hour ahead of the United States. Ex. 1PM US = 2PM Canada. A Passport Book or Passport Card is required to return to the USA.
Please see
www.westquoddy.com,
www.visitlubecmaine.com,
www.summerkeys.com
and
www.quoddyloop.com
How can I get
more information and make a reservation?
Please email
info@quoddyvacation.com
or call 877 535-4714 Toll Free
Which lighthouses
are nearby?
West Quoddy Light and the Channel
Light in Lubec, East Quoddy Light and Mulholland Light are across the
bridge at Customs on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Little River Lighthouse in Cutler Harbor requires a boat trip.
When is High/Low Tide, Sunrise/Sunset?
Please use these Lubec Tide Tables Go to Tides > Downeast > Lubec and select Month
Do you allow
pets?
Yes, your pets are welcome as they
usually are good traveling companions and arrive with a caring owner. We ask that you bring a bed or blanket for your pet, keep your pet off of the beds and sofa and to please clean and sweep up after your pet. This helps our housekeeping staff prepare for our next guests.
How about smoking
and fires?
No smoking or candles in the
buildings. Also, there are no fireplaces or wood stoves. There is a very
small propane table grill, please ask.
Can you go
swimming?
Usually, the locals answer this
question with a laconic “why?” The water is cold with currents up to 15
knots with a 20’ tide change twice a day. There are many accessible beaches, perfect for fine views, picking up
sea glass and general beach combing. A 5 minute walk [1/2 mile] down the road there is access to a beautiful, horseshoe shaped ,mile long,
sand beach. PS. In the summer, the locals go inland to swim at their
lake camps, “goin’ upta’ camp”.
What do I need to
cross the border to Canada?
Effective June 1, 2009 a PASSPORT BOOK or PASSPORT CARD will be required to cross between the USA and CANADA. [Lubec, Maine - Campobello, New Brunswick]. For an expedient and pleasant crossing experience, please consider a smile, no hat, no sunglasses. Children under
18 need a birth certificate if traveling with both parents while a single parent needs a notarized release from the
other parent. Current vaccination papers are required for pets. A smile, no sun glasses at the gate and a basically empty
vehicle will help the process. You will be asked where you live, where you are staying and if you
have tobacco, firearms, alcohol and any gifts or goods that you will be
leaving across the border. Border crossings are at Lubec/Campobello and
Calais/St. Stephen.
Where can I eat?
There is a good choice and variety
of restaurants in the village of Lubec [5 miles] and on Campobello
[local, the Island, “go ovah the Island”]. There is a newly expanded, well stocked supermarket as well as several
convenience stores, all with deli’s. Beer, wine and liquor are sold 7
days a week.
Where can I buy lobsters?
At The Wharf, 69 Johnson St., overlooking Johnson Bay and Eastport, in Lubec.
What are the hours of church services?
Seventh Day Adventist
Has moved to Whiting
Worship 9:00 AM Saturday
Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM Wednesday
Christian Temple Church
Main Street, Lubec
Worship 11:00 AM Sunday
First Congregational Church
At Main & Church, Lubec
Service 11:00 AM Sunday
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church Street, Lubec
Mass 4:00 PM Saturday and 9:30 AM Sunday
United Methodist Church
Rt. 189, West Lubec
Service 4:00 PM Sunday
First Assembly of God
Rt. 189, Lubec
Worship 10:30 AM Sunday
Ridge Baptist Church
Rt. 189 & N. Lubec Rd.,
Worship 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM Sunday and 7:00 PM Wednesday
Friends Meeting
Just beyond Whiting town line on Rt. 189
Worship from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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