Low tide at Lubec Town Landing

Lubec’s colorful and weather-worn facades befit the spirit of the old fishing town.

The Lubec Narrows flows along the border between the United States and Canada. Across the strait on Campobello Island, Mulholland Point Light stands sentinel, a distinctly Canadian lighthouse with its red-capped beacon and tapering white wooden tower.

Lubec sits on the base of the Bay of Fundy, which is home to the highest tides in the world. In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the tidal range reaches a staggering 52 feet! In Lubec Harbor, tidal ranges of over 20 feet are not uncommon. The exposed pilings create a towering impression at low tide!

It is difficult to pass through Lubec without a visit to West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. It is perhaps Maine’s most distinctive beacon, with its sturdy striped body and oversized lens.