Press Release
JULY 8, 2008

STRONG CANADIAN DOLLAR MIDCOAST MAINE REWARDS
Midcoast Maine Adventures Abound.

Money might not buy happiness, but the strongest Canadian dollar in years may
allow Canadians to get pretty close. With the Canadian dollar at parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in a generation, Canadians are encouraged to take advantage of  the incomparable cultural and heritage adventures, incredible culinary and shopping experiences, and the region’s unparalleled attractions and events. 

All Aboard, The Maine Eastern Railroad! For only $40 Canadians can travel round-trip from Brunswick to Rockland. Trains run July through October. Younger children ride free.  For schedule information visit www.maineeasternrailroad.com.

Canadians may step back in time to observe the numerous lighthouses, which still guide sailors safely back to port.  Built in the 1827 Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol is one of the most magnificent and famous lighthouses in the region.  Positioned along a jagged and rocky coastline atop an outcropping of granite and volcanic rock at the entrance to Muscongus Bay its likeness is featured on the Maine State quarter. http://www.pemaquidlighthouse.com In Rockland the Maine Lighthouse Museum is only $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and children under 12 are free. www.mainelighthousemuseum.com/visit.html

Depart the shore aboard Casco Bay Lines Bailey Island Cruise for only $22.50 (less for seniors and children) for a near six hour cruise past lighthouses, forts and turn-of-the-century summer colonies.  A perfect Maine memory. www.cascobaylines.com/cruises.htm#bailey

Turn in for the night at a historic bed-and-breakfast with a little help from the Maine Innkeepers Association www.maineinns.com.