Deer Island New Brunswick: Relax and Enjoy The Slower Paced Life on a Small Island in The Bay of Fundy.
Directions:From the state of Maine USA follow route 1 until you reach Whiting Corner. From there take route 189 to Lubec. Cross the Franklin D. Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello Island. From Campobello Island in the summer months only take the Deer Island ferry to Deer Island New Brunswick. This ferry does not operate in the winter.From New Brunswick mainland driving east or west on highway #1, take exit #56 to St. George and follow the signage for Route 172 to Letete. From there you will need to take the Deer Island Ferry. This ferry is completely free of charge and operates year around. Check out the free government of New Brunswick Letete to Deer Island ferry schedule for time tables and prices to plan your trip.
Attractions:If you are an outdoor enthusiast you will love this Island. Since it is surrounded by the Bay of Fundy there is no shortage of water activities for all to try. From whale watching and boat tours to kayaking and canoeing and birding, it is a great little Island to explore.Scuba Diving anyone? Scuba diving is very popular here but you will need to be careful. The strong currents and tides can surprise you if you are not used to them. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world. If you are unfamiliar with this water please get an experienced local guide to go with you. Guided dives are available year-around! Some sites can only be dived at certain times for safety reasons. The diving here is spectacular, I hear! Let your guide show you species such as Wolf Fish, Spiny Lumpsuckers, Anemonies, various types of Nudibranchs, Starfish, and Lump Fish along with the occasional Spiny Dogfish or bright yellow or red Sea Ravens. Make sure you remember to bring your camera! Want to take in a kayak tour? Let Seascape take care of the details! Seascape Kayak Tours Inc. is a Canadian leader in adventure tourism. They pride themselves in having exceptional quality, experience, and safety standards. The staff are very friendly and offer personalized service and share their extensive knowledge to all who choose to adventure with them. The nutrient rich waters of the Bay of Fundy are the backdrops of all their local kayaking adventures and the trips are designed for all ages and abilities. Seascape provides all the gear you will need, but you should dress in layers as the tides can drastically affect temperature and weather. You will be happy to know that Seascape tour guides are bilingual.
Wildlife on land and water:Wildlife is abundant on this little island. It is a nature lovers dream. On land you will find deer and beaver; birds are abundant along any shoreline. Bald Eagles, osprey and many other species can be seen in their natural habitat. In the water watch for the various species of whales including the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and the numerous playful porpoise and seals.Deer Island boasts as having the “Worlds largest lobster pound”. 
These are holding structures where lobsters are kept while they grow. Other popular sights in the water off the coast are herring weirs, and aquaculture pens that hold salmon. Get your camera ready, there’s a photo opportunity around every corner.
The Island’s largest claim to fame is the Old Sow Whirlpool. It is the largest tidal whirlpool in the western hemisphere. It is best-seen three hours before high tide and peaks on new and full moons. It is best viewed from Deer Island Point or the ferry to Eastport. If the water is not your forte try relaxing with some beach combing or eating some great seafood. Take a drive out to Deer Island Point Park, a popular day park for the locals, and walk some trails or just relax near the water and watch the ferries and boats coming and going. During the summer months east coast ferrys ownes and operates the ferry service between Deer Island and Campobello Island New Brunswick and Deer Island to Eastport Maine. A day trip over to Campobello to see the late president Franklin D. Roosevelt Summer House is well worth the trip. The ferry ride will cost a small fee but the Roosevelt house is absolutely free. Fill up your gas tank before you catch the boat to the Island since there are no service stations on Deer Island or Campobello Island. There is one banking machine and grocery store on each of these Islands.
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Deer Island New Brunswick is the smallest of the Fundy Isles located in the Bay of Fundy between 