Brief
Canada and U.S. jointly manage historic Roosevelt Campobello International Park
The park, spanning 2,800 acres, commemorates FDR’s childhood summers and remains free to visitors until mid‑October.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Roosevelt Campobello International Park, located on Campobello Island in New Brunswick, is jointly owned, funded and managed by Canada and the United States, according to Daily Hive.
What happened
The 2,800‑acre site, established by a 1964 treaty signed by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, includes 11 hiking trails, coastal vistas and a 34‑room red summer cottage preserved as it appeared during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s childhood visits.
What the report adds
Daily Hive notes that admission is free and that the park’s buildings close for the 2026 season on Oct. 17, while the outdoor grounds stay open year‑round. Visitors from the United States must cross the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge in Lubec, Maine, to reach the island.
What was said
The outlet quotes the park’s website describing the cottage as “impressive” and highlights attractions such as “FDR Happy Hour,” high‑tea service, live music, Raccoon Beach and Liberty Point’s sunrise views.
How it came about
The binational arrangement makes the park the only one in the world run by two countries, reflecting the historic ties between the neighbours and Roosevelt’s personal connection to the island.
Key facts
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park is co‑owned by Canada and the United States. (dailyhive.com)
- The park covers about 2,800 acres and includes 11 hiking trails. (dailyhive.com)
- Admission is free; buildings close on Oct. 17, 2026, but outdoor areas remain open year‑round. (dailyhive.com)
- The 1964 treaty establishing the park was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Unique park in Canada with a historic red cottage is actually run by two countries | Daily Hive | National”
