This tour will begin at 8:00am EST at TBA in Bangor, Maine 04401. You will need to spend the night before in Bangor.

Maine is most famous for lobsters and wild blueberries, so after our shuttle from Bangor we will start our tour at a giant blueberry stand and ride to one of the best lobster shacks in the whole state for lunch. We've left the t-shirt shops & Starbucks of Bar Harbor far behind as we wind our way up Maine's Bold Coast. Sure there's some cute antique stores scattered about, but you will soon notice that these folks make their living from the sea. Even though we ride along the coast, don't be fooled into thinking the riding is flat. The coastline is filled with small hills that always keep you wondering what swooping and zooming will be found around the next corner. There are surprise vistas of the rocky coast, quaint old farm houses and lobster wharves that have been owned by the same families for over 100 years. We will finish our ride at the Riverside Inn, in East Machias, where we will enjoy a wonderful dinner compliments of our hosts. From the porch of the Inn you can see all types of birdlife along the river from herons to eagles. The Riverside Inn is small and quaint and the best lodging in this remote area. The rooms are with shared baths.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 52 miles

Today's ride will take us south towards the Cutler Coast State Reserve then along the beautiful Bold Coast Road which parallels Grand Manan Channel and Cobscook Bay. When clear we can look out into the Bay of Fundy, famous for its huge tides. The deep waters of this bay provide critical feeding and rearing areas of national and international significance for Finback, Minke, and occasionally Humpback whales as well as the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. We pass by inland peat bogs and freshwater marshes on our way to a picnic lunch at Quaddy Head State Park, the Eastern most point in the USA. The roads here are curving, uncrowded and truly a pleasure to pedal along. After lunch we ride another five miles to the town of Lubec and the border crossing into Canada. We pedal right over the bridge onto Campobello Island and have the opportunity to visit the Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Many historical attractions await us here for those interested. Just a few miles further on down the Island lies the Owen House, our night's lodging. The house was built in 1835, by the son of the British Captain who was granted the Island. It's on ten acres of land and far from road noise of any kind, just the sounds of gulls and water. The old house still has most of the original construction, furniture from the 1800s, quilts and fireplaces which add to its warmth and charm. There are shared baths and several large sitting rooms all of which open onto porches overlooking the sea.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 42 miles

Today is all about island hopping around the Bay of Fundy. After a delicious homecooked breakfast at the Owen House, we catch a nine o'clock ferry to Deer Island. This short 25 minute ride is a beautiful way to start the day and will be our first chance to see some the sea up close. Deer Island is small, but beautiful. A leisurely ten mile ride around the Eastern Coast will put us at our next ferry stop after about an hour. Then we board our next boat to the New Brunswick mainland where we will do some beautiful miles around Back Bay and inland to St. George and Utopia. Lunch will be before we board our final ferry ride of the day in Blacks Harbor. Called the "Queen of the Fundy Islands", Grand Manan is washed by the world's highest tides, visited by spectacular whales & seabirds and offers us, the visitor, an opportunity to experience the island of quiet villages and awesome natural settings. The ferry ride is an experience in itself. We will see fishing boats at work, cross the summer migration routes of great whales and pass by isolated islands. Our night's lodging is on the amazing Wale Cove with fabulous views of the cove and ocean. This area is a popular destination for bird and whale watching and an afternoon visit to the old lighthouse is in order. Dinner will be at the equally impressive at the Inn at Whale Cove.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 31 miles

This morning we have the opportunity to explore the island of Grand Manan. There is a great little museum on the island and some beautiful uncrowded roads. At 11:15 we will meet at the Ferry Dock for the trip back to the mainland. Another chance to see whales. We will have a Western Spirit picnic lunch on the ferry to fuel up for the ride to St. Andrews. More coastal views and rolling hills bring us to this historic town. St. Andrews was founded by American Colonists who were loyal to King George. When the American Revolution started they needed to get out of town and St. Andrews was the result. There are lots of old colonial houses and a truly incredible garden which we can tour. We will be spending the night at the historic Algonquin Hotel, a beautiful example of Belle Epoque architecture. There is a hot tub, full work out spa and private baths all around!
TOTAL MILEAGE - 31-50 miles

After indulging ourselves at the yummy Algonquin Breakfast Buffet, we will head out for a short morning ride to complete our trip. We will be riding along the Bay which demarks the US / Canadian Border. Leaving the Bay of Fundy and its giant tides behind, we will have a quick lunch before our return shuttle to Bangor.
TOTAL MILEAGE - 15 miles

We will return to Bangor between 1:30-2:30 pm on the last day.

Physical Difficulty: Introductory to Moderate.
Altitude: Sea level - 500 feet.

Please Note: Accommodations may be changed due to availability.
Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, rider safety, and other factors which may affect the logistics of the trip.

Aug 03 - Aug 07, 2011
Aug 10 - Aug 14, 2011
Aug 17 - Aug 21, 2011
Aug 24 - Aug 28, 2011

Road Bike
5 Days
Coastal Maine/Canada
Inns/Hotels
Introductory/Intermediate
$1995
/ $400.00 single supplement
Start/End: Bangor, Maine