Hunt for sea glass on our beaches • Bike the trails through our parks • Visit our lighthouses • Sit outside & watch the sunset • Relax & enjoy
About Campobello Island
Campobello is home to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Herring Cove Provincial park, lighthouses, and scenic views. Spend some time here and visit the Roosevelt Cottage, tour beautiful flower gardens, walk paths overlooking the bay and shoreline, and picnic on the beach. Golf, biking trails and more are an easy walk from Friars Bay Inn & Cottages.
The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world, and Campobello provides beautiful views of some of the many historic lighthouses in the area. Mulholland Point light is located close to the FDR Memorial Bridge, which links the island with Lubec, Maine. A nearby picnic area offers a view of the Channel Lighthouse and the islands and waters of Johnson Bay. At the far northeastern end of Campobello is the Head Harbour Lightstation. This lighthouse overlooks the Bay of Fundy from a rocky point that becomes an island at high tide.
Herring Cove Provincial Park is located on the eastern side of the island and has campgrounds, hiking trails, a mile-long beach, golf course, and restaurant.
About Campobello Island
Campobello is home to the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Herring Cove Provincial park, lighthouses, and scenic views. Spend some time here and visit the Roosevelt Cottage, tour beautiful flower gardens, walk paths overlooking the bay and shoreline, and picnic on the beach. Golf, biking trails and more are an easy walk from Friars Bay Inn & Cottages.
The Bay of Fundy has some of the highest tides in the world, and Campobello provides beautiful views of some of the many historic lighthouses in the area. Mulholland Point light is located close to the FDR Memorial Bridge, which links the island with Lubec, Maine. A nearby picnic area offers a view of the Channel Lighthouse and the islands and waters of Johnson Bay. At the far northeastern end of Campobello is the Head Harbour Lightstation. This lighthouse overlooks the Bay of Fundy from a rocky point that becomes an island at high tide.
Herring Cove Provincial Park is located on the eastern side of the island and has campgrounds, hiking trails, a mile-long beach, golf course, and restaurant.
Events on Campobello Island
JULY 1
Canada Day
We celebrate Canada Day with all sorts of fun, free events at the Herring Cove Provincial Park! Start with our fun run, or bring the kids and join in the treasure hunt and other activities before the Grand Parade and pet show! Live music and a birthday party for Canada round out these fun, family-friendly celebrations. It is also possible to see 4th of July (Independence Day) fireworks from the island.
JULY 22 ““ AUGUST 2
Roosevelt Campobello International Park 60th Anniversary
Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a singular example of international cooperation – jointly administered, staffed, and funded by the peoples of Canada and the United States. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s magnificent summer home is preserved here in a combination indoor museum and outdoor nature park on Campobello Island.
AUGUST 1 – 4
FogFest
This annual music, art and culture festival features five days of free concerts, exhibits from artists on both sides of the border, and more all across Campobello Island. Music styles range from classical, gospel and jazz to bluegrass, folk, rock and country, and venues include beaches, historic houses, parks, restaurants and more.
AUGUST 10
First Annual Campobello Coastal Challenge
A new and exciting event for a race through the island trail systems. A collaboration with Dutch Viking Events, Herring Cove Provincial Park and the Roosevelt Campobello International Park.
SEPTEMBER
Campobello Seaglass Festival
High tide markets, jewelry making workshops, beach combing tours and whale watch boat tours are all a part of the 2024 festival!
Ongoing Activites
Whale Watching – The waters alongside Campobello Island, in the Bay of Fundy, are home to many whales, providing our guests with a unique opportunity to see these giant creatures in person. Whales are frequent visitors to the Bay of Fundi because they love the large rise and fall of the tides. Accessible by foot at low tide, Head Harbour Lightstation is one of the best land-based whale-watching spots in the region. There are also two companies that provide cruises, Captain Riddles– or Island Cruises. The season runs from June through October.
Fishing Tours – Fishing tours can be booked once on-island with two local companies.
Golf – Herring Cove Provincial Park, only a 15 minute walk when you stay with us (less by bicycle!), is home to a challenging, well-maintained 9 hole course. Tee times can easily be booked in advance for whenever you’d like to play! The course is also home to 6-8 tournaments throughout the summer.
Ongoing Activites
Whale Watching
The waters alongside Campobello Island, in the Bay of Fundy, are home to many whales, providing our guests with a unique opportunity to see these giant creatures in person. Whales are frequent visitors to the Bay of Fundy because they love the large rise and fall of the tides. Accessible by foot at low tide, Head Harbour Lightstation is one of the best land-based whale-watching spots in the region. There are also two companies that provide cruises, Captain Riddle– or Island Cruises. The season runs from June through October.
Fishing Tours
Fishing tours can be booked once on-island with two local companies.
International Park
Explore the indoor museum and outdoor nature park at the nearby Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Learn more about Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt while touring the Visitor Centre, Roosevelt Cottage, and beautiful flower gardens. The parks vast natural area includes trails, beaches, bogs, forest and beautiful scenic outlook spots. Plan for lunch with a picnic at one of the many picnic sites or stop at The Prince Cafe. You can even plan for tea and cookies with Eleanor Roosevelt!
Conferences
Conferences can be booked through the Conference Program at Roosevelt Campobello International Park.
Golf
Herring Cove Provincial Park, only a 15 minute walk when you stay with us (less by bicycle!), is home to a challenging, well-maintained 9 hole course. Tee times can easily be booked in advance for whenever you’d like to play! The course is also home to 6-8 tournaments throughout the summer.
Lighthouses
Visit the historic Head Harbour Lightstation and Mulholland Lighthouse.
Campobello Amenities
From our location along the water, it’s an easy walk to the Village Mart, which provides groceries, liquor, and pharmacy. The library, post office, and Deanna’s By the Bay are also very close by.
There are other dining options, a bakery, bike rental, and places to purchase local gifts and crafts available on the island. Wifi is also available, though gas must be purchased off-island. More information is available on Campobello Island’s tourist site.
Campobello Amenities
From our location along the water, it’s an easy walk to the Village Mart, which provides groceries, liquor, and pharmacy. Next door we have the brand-new Porch at Friars’ Bay for food and coffee. The library, post office, and more are also very close by.
There are other dining options, a bakery, bike rental, and places to purchase local gifts and crafts available on the island. Wifi is also available, though gas must be purchased off-island.
More information is available on the websites for the Campobello Tourism Association and the Charlotte Coastal Region Tourism Association.
