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The small uninhabited island of Saint Croix lies near the mouth of the Saint Croix River, close to the border of Canada. The island’s claim to fame is that it was the site of an early colonization attempt by the French back in 1604, and you can learn all about the interesting 400-year history of the island by visiting the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site on the mainland in Calais, which directly overlooks the island. Unfortunately, the island itself is no longer open to the public (in an attempt to protect its fragile ecology) and all remnants of the early French occupation have long since been removed. At the Historic Site, you can follow an interpretive trail and attend ranger-led talks.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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