History/Info:
Lubec Channel Light, built in 1889, is only one of three remaining spark plug style lighthouses in Maine. The other two are Goose Rocks light near Vinalhaven Island, and Spring Point Ledge in Portland.

The Lubec Channel Light was a manned lighthouse until a fire in 1939 claimed the life of the keeper on duty. At that point the Coast Guard decided to automate the light. Since that time the lighthouse had fallen into disrepair and was going to be discontinued in 1989. But the local residents put a campaign together to raise funds to restore the lighthouse. Today, after its facelift, and actually being straightened out. The light had developed quite a lean over the years but with close to three quarters of a million dollars worth of renovations, it's stands nearly straight now.

Latitude/Longitude: 44°51'N 66°59'W

Directions: Map to FDR Bridge    Map to Beach

We viewed the lighthouse from two distant vantage points - FDR Memorial Bridge, which takes you over to Campobello Island, and from a beach on our way back from West Quoddy.

• To FDR Bridge:  From Route 1 take Route 189 into Lubec. Route 189 takes you right to the FDR bridge. Park on the canadien side. You can get distant pictures of Lubec Channel Light as well as Mulholland Light on Campobello Island.
   
•  To Beach area:  From Route 189 turn onto Boot Cove Road. From there the lighthouse can be seen from the distance off to your left. Pull over when you see any beach area that offers a good view.