More Area Information
If
you’re a hiker or just like to take a walk down a wooded trail, Shackford
Head State Park has something special to offer you. Located in Eastport,
this 90-acre peninsula has trails of varying difficulty. The several trails end
up in the same destination, a talus sloped bluff offering panoramic views of
the bay system. From the viewing location one can observe some of the local
aquaculture sites in operation.
For
the past several years, the first Saturday after Labor Day (The day before the
Eastport Salmon Festival) a unique attraction has been held in this island
city. The Eastport Gallery hosts Paint Eastport Day and invites artists
to come and paint their favorite Eastport scene. After an early morning
registration and a day of painting, the artists return to the Eastport Gallery
where the works are hung and a reception / silent auction takes place. Great
fun for artists young or old. Amateur or professional artists are welcome. No
medium restrictions apply and the registration is free. (207) 853-4166
Local
salt-water fishing opportunities exist from the Eastport Breakwater or,
deep sea fishing trips are available from local charter services. The waters
off Eastport and surrounding towns offer challenging sailing for the adventurous
types. Area sailing charters are available at affordable rates for up to
six passengers. Aside from fishing and sailing, these charters offer the
spectacular opportunities for viewing of marine wildlife and sea birds.
During July and August a ferry service that operates between Eastport and Deer Island, New Brunswick that makes a great loop trip. After leaving Eastport on the ferry and arriving on Deer Island the traveler has two options. The first option being, to travel by ferry to the mainland of New Brunswick, then looping back via St. Andrews, and St. Stephen, going over the bridge to Calais, Maine and then down U.S. Route #1 to Eastport. The second option would be taking a ferry from Deer Island to Campobello, New Brunswick and then traveling across the Roosevelt Bridge to Lubec, Maine then looping around Cobscook Bay through the towns of Whiting, Dennysville, and Pembroke then back up U.S. Route #1 to Eastport.
When in Eastport
look for the free Walking Tour Guide of Historic Eastport Homes produced by the
Quoddy Maritime Museum. Eastport has three museums, and several historic bed
and breakfasts.
Thinking
Eastport for art has been a growing concept over the last 15 years, and now a thriving
arts community exists. Visitors have the opportunity to browse through several
independent art studios in the area.
The
Passamaquoddy people offer exceptional hand crafted Native American sweet
grass baskets, which are for sale in area stores. Early in August the
Passamaquoddy Tribe hosts the Indian Days Celebration. The three-day event
includes traditional singing and dancing, crafts, furs, competitions and a
firework display along Rt. 190. The tribe also has operates a museum of
Passamaquoddy culture.
“The Eastport Area Chamber of
Commerce works to strengthen the community by providing
leadership in support of
business development and employment opportunities”
The
Eastport Area Chamber of Commerce
PO
Box 254
Eastport,
Maine 04631
(207)
853-4644
copyright 2001 Eastport Area
Chamber of Commerce