• Saint Croix Island in middle of river

    Saint Croix Island

    International Historic Site Maine

Operating Hours & Seasons

The site is open daily during daylight hours. During the winter, however, the displays and bronze statues along the interpretive trail are covered to prevent damage from inclement weather.

During certain times of the year, park rangers are available at the mainland Ranger Station/Visitor Center to answer your questions and conduct ranger-led programs.

  • Mid-May through Columbus Day - A bilingual (French-English) park ranger is available most days.
  • After Columbus Day through October 31 - A park ranger or park volunteer is available by chance.
  • November 1 through mid-May - On-site staff at the mainland Ranger Station/Visitor Center are not regularly scheduled.

2013 Park Operation:

May 18 through October 14

2013 Ranger Station/Visitor Center Hours:

May 18 through June 30: 9am to 5pm, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

July 1 through August 31: 10am to 6pm

September 1 through October 14: 9am to 5pm

 
Footsteps travel in the snow near waysides and statues covered for winter.
NPS/Meg Scheid

Did You Know?

Statue on Saint Croix interpretive trail.

Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons, and Samuel Champlain continued to be friends through the years after their attempt at settling Saint Croix Island. De Mons' name even appears as a witness on Champlain's marriage contract in 1611. The island is protected today as part of Saint Croix Island IHS.