General Information " Discover my beloved Campobello Island!" Cautions Although we have made efforts to keep your visit Logo enjoyable and safe, please understand that hazards The On-Site exist and that you are responsible for your personal In 1980, the Roosevelt safety. Supervise children under your care. Plants with Campobello Inter­ Guide to poisonous berries are present—do not eat berries you national Park cannot identify. Be aware that wasps, hornets and bees Commission adopted Roosevelt may build nests near trails, observation areas and picnic a logo based on sites. Do not approach any wild animal that appears Campobello tame or that acts in an unusual manner. President Roosevelt's design for his matchbook Algae, moss-covered, muddy, or wet logs, rocks, foot covers. The letters "FDR" form a sailboat, International bridges, steps, walkways, and decks can be slippery. representative of his favourite pastime. To Park Roots and rocks may make trail surfaces uneven. Foot signify participation by Canada and the United bridges are narrow and may be uneven. Several Park States in the joint operation of the Park, the observation areas and trails are near steep cliffs and Commission added a star over the bow and a ledges; banks close to the shore may be undermined. maple leaf over the stern. For personal safety and to protect the environment, stay on identified trails, walk with caution, and wear appropriate footwear. Strong winds, currents, and large waves and tidal ranges can make boating and swim­ ming hazardous. The ocean is cold and can induce The Season hypothermia rapidly. Access for Everyone Roosevelt Cottage OPEN Daily: Many areas of the Park are accessible to those Camping • Saturday before Memorial Day of differing abilities: Although overnight camping (following Victoria Day) to Columbus Day is not allowed in Roosevelt Disabled parking: Available at the Visitor Centre, Friar's (Canadian Thanksgiving) Campobello International Head, Eagle Hill Bog, and Lower Duck Pond •9-5EDTorlO-6ADT Park, just next door in Herring Cove Provincial Park Restroom facilities: At the Visitor Centre. Accessible • Last tour at 4:45 EDT; 5:45 ADT Walk in the steps are 100 campsites, forty with outdoor toilets are located at Raccoon Beach and electrical hookups. Friar's Head. Visitor Centre OPEN Daily: of the Roosevelts, Additionally, Herring Film in Visitor Centre: Closed-captioned • Same opening as Roosevelt Cottage so much to see, Cove offers a scenic overlook, to October 31 7.6 km (4.7 mi) of excel­ Roosevelt Cottage: A ramp provides easy access to the learn, and do... lent woodland and shoreline first floor walking trails, a beautiful 1.3 Park's Natural Area OPEN daily km (0.8 mi) sand and cobble Natural Areas: Although not all features are available year-round beach, and a challenging to those with mobility concerns, the Park Commission nine-hole golf course. strives to make the Natural Area as accessible as pos­ FREE Admission! sible. Park drives lead to many areas from which scenic vistas can be enjoyed from a vehicle. The Eagle Hill Bog pathway and observation decks at Friar's Head and Lower Duck Pond are accessible by wheelchair. 877.851.6663 • vvww.fdr.net An overview so much to see, learn and do! FDR's Beloved Island Orient yourself at the Visitor Centre Tour FDR's summer home At your own pace, tour both floors of the 34- room memorabilia-filled A Symbol of the Close cottage. Guides stationed U.S.-Canadian Relationship throughout the home offer Franklin D. Roosevelt—as a child, a young man, and interpretation and answer questions about the house, a President—spent many enjoyable vacations on its historic furnishings, Campobello Island in New Brunwick's Bay of Fundy. and the family. A ramp provides easy access to the first He so loved tramping the woods, bogs, and beaches View our introductory film floor. See the brochure The FDR Summer Home. and sailing the waters offshore where he could relax. In our theatre, watch Beloved Island, a 15-minute por­ In FDR's affections, Campobello Island ranked trait of the island and its impact on Franklin Roosevelt. second only to Hyde Park. Campobello was his Visit our two exhibits "beloved island." These early associations with The "Roosevelts on Campobello" Canada were reinforced by later close ties with Prime Historic photographs, artifacts, and audio presentations Minister Mackenzie King, formed when the two interpret the Roosevelt story from the time FDR and his parents first visited Campobello through his battle leaders led their nations during World War II. with polio, his presidency, and the establishment of the Park. Establishment of the Park "A Legacy of Friendship" As a tangible symbol of the close relationship This exhibit highlights the remarkable closeness and cooperation that exist between Canada and the United between Canada and the U.S., and as a memorial States. It focuses on our shared heritage, the unique to President Roosevelt, President Johnson and spirit of cooperation on trade, environmental and mili­ Prime Minister Lester Pearson created the tary issues, and the strong relationship between Presi­ Explore the Park's Roosevelt Campobello International Park in 1964. dent Roosevelt and Prime Minister Mackenzie King. Natural Areas where the Roosevelts hiked It is Canadian soil that has become part of America's Take a guided tour of the historic picnicked, sailed heritage, preserved for the future through the summer colony grounds Drive the 3 carriage commitment of both countries. As a symbol of As you stroll through the beauti­ roads, hike one of 10 cooperation, the Roosevelt Campobello International ful flower gardens and grounds, walking trails, have lunch our knowledgeable guides will at one of the numerous Park Commission, comprised of American and tell the story of the summer picnic sites or walk along Canadian members, oversee the management of the residents and how the Roosevelts, the beaches and gaze out 1,134-hectare (2,800-acre) Park. other cottage families, and hotel at the many bays and in­ guests spent their summers. lets the Roosevelts sailed. The tour concludes at the There are 1,134 hectares entrance to the FDR Cottage. (2,800 acres) to roam. FDR c. 1915 Campobello: that special summer place for generations of Roosevelts Passing on to the next generation escaped to Campobello by private yacht, steamship, From 1883, when Franklin and train. From east coast American cities the best way was one year old, until he to reach the island was to take a train from Portland or was stricken with polio in Bar Harbor, and from there, by steamship. 1921, he spent most of his summers on this rugged and beautiful island on Pas- samaquoddy Bay. As a young man, the energetic, athletic father taught his children sailing and other pastimes he learned during his child­ hood. He organized hiking Resort hotels c. 1884 expeditions along the cliffs Eleanor and the children on the deck Why the Roosevelts Came to Campobello and thrilled the children Summer days and evenings Franklin and Anna in waters of with games of hare-and Although visitors have been coming to Campobello filled with activities Passamaquoddy Bay, c. 1909 hounds and paper chases. since 1855, it was a nationalistic movement in the 1880's Sara's cottage When the Roosevelt that turned wealthy visitors away from Europe to spend Campobello became as much a part of the lives of his children were young, summers in America. Wealthy people with extensive The Roosevelts arrival five children as it had been of his. they generally had leisure time flocked to resorts like Newport, Bar Harbor, James Roosevelt, his wife Sara, and one year old son lessons in the morn­ St. Andrews, and Campobello. Franklin Delano Roosevelt first visited Campobello Love of sailing ing and spent the Sailing was the most important part of the Campobello In 1881, a group of Boston and New York business­ in 1883. That same year James purchased a partially- afternoon playing summer. The Roosevelts enjoyed day-sailing, often men bought most of the island and formed "the completed house and 1.6 hectares of land. By the games, horseback picnicking on nearby islands. Likewise, they took Campobello Company," hoping to use Campobello's summer of 1885, the house was finished and the riding, and 'messing longer cruises of three or four days duration around charms to lure guests to their three large hotels, and to Roosevelts became summer residents. The site of about' in boats. Other Passamaquody Bay, up to St. Andrews, or along the eventually sell them land for summer homes. James' and Sara's Cottage, no longer standing, is just land-based outdoor north of the FDR Cottage. Maine coast. activities included golf, The Island's natural attractions tennis, picnics, swim­ The Canadian and American press advertised the natural The Resort Era Ends ming, bicycling, hiking, beauty, outdoor activities, and health benefits of the The Campobello Company's hotels flourished for shooting, and watching island. Hotel brochures promoted unequaled boating a time; however, the resort era was doomed by a birds and other life Franklin walking with Anna including fishing, sailing, rowing, and canoeing with number of factors—summer-long vacations became from the pathways or Passamaquoddy Indian guides. impractical, World War 1, and the coming of the along the shore. Additionally, they promoted enjoyable excursions by automobile. Although the Roosevelts and several FDR spent time working on his stamp collection; land and sea, relief from hay fever, the favourable climate other American families built summer homes, the children played games; Eleanor knitted, wrote let­ and the natural air conditioning provided by the ocean. residential land sales, like hotel attendance, fell short ters, and read.