About Lubec
Lubec, Maine
Lubec Maine is the easternmost town in the U.S.. First Settled in 1785, and Incorporated in 1811, Lubec was at one time, the sardine canning capital of the world. It was a busy seaside town on the ship route to Boson with its own department stores, active waterfront and Movie theatre. In the last several decades the caning industry has closed down, but many of the town's citizens continue to work in commercial fishing. Walking along the town's miles of shore line at low tide, many of the canning factories still exist as ghosts of piers and brick. Across a small bridge at the foot of Water Street, is Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. Campobello Island is home to Franklin Delano Roosevelt's summer home and an International Park open to visitors.
Check out below to see some of the local businesses that support the lighthouse.
The View from WQHLKA Visitor Center & Museum Lighthouse
Experience breathtaking views of the coastline from the top of WQHLKA Visitor Center & Museum Lighthouse. See the ocean, cliffs, and nearby towns like never before.
Where To Stay and Eat
Delicious seafood, hearty sandwiches, Incredible Italian and traditional fare. You will find all of these in a beautiful setting close to the water.
The Inn On The Wharf
Victor and Judy Trafford
69 Johnson Street, Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 733-4400
TheInnOnTheWharf@aol.com www.theinnonthewharf.com
Cohill's Inn
Ellen Cohill
7 Water Street, Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 733-4300
The Eastland Motel
Heather and Glen Tenan
385 County Road, Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 733-5501
email: office@eastland.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEastlandMotel
What to Do
Hike the trails at West Quoddy Head,
take a ferry ride, shop at many of the local shops, have a great meal, and enjoy the scenery. The possibilities are endless!
DownEast Charter Boat Tours
Come aboard with Captain Ralph. You will spend your time watching for whales, seals, porpoises and eagles as you cruise along the picturesque coastline of the Bay of Fundy. Along the way to Head Harbor Light also known as East Quoddy Head Lighthouse. Ride the ‘Old Sow’ with Capt. Ralph
The “Old Sow” Whirlpool is the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere, located off the southwestern shore of Deer Island, New Brunswick & Moose Island, Eastport, Maine.
Mon - Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
The Park is open for the season in late May (typically U.S. Memorial Day weekend) to the weekend following Canadian Thanksgiving in October. Please be sure you have correct travel documentation before travelling! More information can be found from the Canadian Border Services Agency and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Where to Shop
Ben's Dive Shack
21 Wilcox Road, Trescott ME 04652
(207) 733-8915
Moments in Maine
P.O Box 642
(207) 691-8400
email: info@momentsinmaine.com
https://www.momentsinmaine.com
Monica's Chocolates
100 County Road, Lubec
(207)-733-4500
Koda Yoda Enterprises, LLC
28 School St. Lubec (207)733-2340
Lubec Hardware
33 Water St. Lubec
(207)733-2839
West Quoddy Gifts
16 Loon Lane Lubec
(207)733-2457 www.westquoddygifts.com
Lighthouse Digest
PO Box 250, East Machias, ME 04630
(207)259-2121
Wags and Wool
Dee and Karen
83 Water Street, Lubec, Me 04652
(207) 733-4714
Find us on Facebook Wags and Wool
Love at First Light
77 Water Street, Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 213-5867
Nature Photographer Magazine
p.o. box 220 Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 733-4201
Machias Savings Bank
4 Center Street, Machias, ME 04654 (207)255-3347
McFadden's Variety
259 County Road, Lubec, ME 04652
(207)733-2134
Crow Town Gallery
406 South Lubec Road, Lubec, ME, 04652 (207)733-8860
Quoddy Tides Newspaper
Eastport, Me
quoddytides.com (207) 853-4806
Downeast Drawings
1877 County Rd., Lubec, Me 04652
(207)-733-0988
West Quoddy Head State Park/Trail Map
973 South Lubec Road
Lubec, ME 04652
(207) 733-0911
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/quoddyheadguide.pdf
Where to Shop
Ben's Dive Shack
21 Wilcox Road, Trescott ME 04652
(207) 733-8915
Monica's Chocolates
100 County Road, Lubec
(207)-733-4500
Koda Yoda Enterprises, LLC
28 School St. Lubec (207)733-2340
Lubec Hardware
33 Water St. Lubec
(207)733-2839
West Quoddy Gifts
16 Loon Lane Lubec
(207)733-2457 www.westquoddygifts.com
Lighthouse Digest
PO Box 250, East Machias, ME 04630
(207)259-2121
Wags and Wool
Dee and Karen
83 Water Street, Lubec, Me 04652
(207) 733-4714
Find us on Facebook Wags and Wool
Love at First Light
77 Water Street, Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 213-5867
Nature Photographer Magazine
p.o. box 220 Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 733-4201
Machias Savings Bank
4 Center Street, Machias, ME 04654 (207)255-3347
McFadden's Variety
259 County Road, Lubec, ME 04652
(207)733-2134
Crow Town Gallery
406 South Lubec Road, Lubec, ME, 04652 (207)733-8860
Quoddy Tides Newspaper
Eastport, Me
quoddytides.com (207) 853-4806
Downeast Drawings
1877 County Rd., Lubec, Me 04652
(207)-733-0988
West Quoddy Head State Park/Trail Map
973 South Lubec Road
Lubec, ME 04652
(207) 733-0911
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/quoddyheadguide.pdf
See you at the light in 2025!
West Quoddy Head Light Keeper's season of 2025:
OPENING DAY
Memorial Day, May 26, 2025
Hours: 10 - 4