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In-Depth Information
Deer Island, the closest of the three main Fundy Isles, is a modest fishing settlement with
a lived-in look. The 16km-by-5km island has been inhabited since 1770, and 1000
people live here year-round. It's well forested, and deer are still plentiful. Lobster is the
main catch and there are half a dozen wharves around the island.
Deer Island can be easily explored on a day trip. Narrow, winding roads run south
down each side toward Campobello Island and the ferry (drive defensively).
Sights & Activities
At
Lamberts Cove
is a huge lobster pound used to hold live lobster (it could well be the
world's largest). Another massive pound squirms at
Northern Harbor
.
At the other end of the island is the 16-hectare
Deer Island Point Park
where Old
Sow, the world's second-largest natural tidal whirlpool, is seen offshore a few hours be-
fore high tide. Whales pass occasionally.
At the end of Cranberry Head Rd is a deserted
beach
. Most land on the island is
privately owned, so there are no hiking trails.
Tours
Whales usually arrive in mid-June and stay until October. Ask at any motel or restaurant
about whale-watching tours.
Seascape Kayak Tours
KAYAKING
( 866-747-1884, 506-747-1884;
www.seascapekayaktours.com
; 40 NW Harbour Branch Rd,
Richardson ; half-/full-day trips $85/150)
Offers guided paddling excursions around Deer Is-
land and Passamaquoddy Bay. Multiday island- jumping camping trips are also available.
Sleeping & Eating
Deer Island Point Park
CAMPGROUND $
( 506-747-2423;
www.deerislandpointpark.com
;
195 Deer Island Point Rd; campsites $25-30;
Jun-Sep)
Set up your tent on the high bluff and spend an evening watching the Old Sow
whirlpool. The campground is directly above the Campobello ferry landing.
Sunset Beach Cottage & Suites
INN $$$
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