"Lubec, Maine" Lubec by Stephen-KarenConn

Lubec Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 30 photos

Lubec, Maine is the easternmost town in the continental United States and also is situated on the 45th Parallel, mid-way between the North Pole and Equator. Because of the cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, at the mouth of the famed Bay of Fundy, this remote little community is shrouded in fog about 60 days out of the year. On the day or our visit in late August we saw both fog and sun, changing every few minutes as the wind blew.

Lubec was originally a fishing village and fishing is still an important part of the economy. The town also draws many tourists, not only because of it's unique geographical setting, but also because of the outstanding scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is a short hop from New Brunswick, Canada, via the Roosevelt Campobello International Bridge. Lubec is also home to the West Quoddy Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in New England.

Last visit to Lubec: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Jul 11, 2007
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Reviews (5)

Karen Entering West Quoddy Gifts - Lubec

Easternmost Souvenir Shop Shopping (1)

West Quoddy Gifts, a small locally owned and operated gift shop, is the only one we saw in the vicinity of the East... more travel advice

Easternmost Point in the United States - Lubec

Quoddy Head State Park Things to Do (3)

Quoddy Head State Park encompasses 540 acres on the tip of a peninsula which juts into the North Atlantic Ocean at the... more travel advice

Lubec Chanel Light Things to Do (3)

The Lubec Channel Light, erected in 1890, is and is also affectionately known to locals as the "Sparkplug." It's one of... more travel advice

Franklin D. Roosevelt International Bridge - Lubec

Take the Bridge to New Brunswick, Canada Off The Beaten Path (1)

Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, is just east of Lubec, Maine USA. The only way to get to Campobello by land is... more travel advice

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Dabs Aug 1, 2007 at 7:22 PM

I don't think I'll get this far into Maine if I go but it looks like a lovely place!
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kazander Jul 26, 2007 at 2:38 PM

Another beautiful page on Maine. Love that lighthouse!
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LoriPori Jul 23, 2007 at 3:38 AM

Lubec looks lovely, but I don't think we'll make it that far north. Did you get a Lubec fridge magnet??
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deecat Jul 14, 2007 at 11:39 AM

What a dramatic place with a candy-striped light house and one that does, indeed, look like a "spark plug"! You seem to find the most unique places and sites/sights, Stephen.