Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Fort Kent

Name: Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing
Address: Fort Kent, United States

#4 among attractions in Fort Kent

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The Fort Kent - Clair Border Crossing is at the Clair–Fort Kent Bridge that connects the town of Fort Kent, Maine, with Clair, New Brunswick, on the Canada–United States border. It marks the northern terminus of U.S. Route 1. This crossing first opened in 1905 with the construction of a footbridge that traversed the Saint John River. A replacement for the steel bridge that was built in 1930 opened July 31, 2014. ()

Opened: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 47°14'57"N, 68°36'14"W

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Fort Kent United States

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Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lonesome Pine Trails, Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, University of Maine at Fort Kent, Jean-Baptiste Daigle House.

1.2 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Lonesome Pine Trails, Fort Kent
32 min walk • Lonesome Pine Trails is a ski resort located in Fort Kent, Maine.
~310 ftNW
Bridge
Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent
2 min walk • The Clair–Fort Kent Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing the Saint John River between Clair, New Brunswick in Canada and Fort Kent, Maine in the United States. The bridge handles approximately 279,490 vehicle crossings per year and forms a border crossing on the International Boundary.
0.7 miE
Universities and schools
University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent
17 min walk • The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public university in Fort Kent, Maine. It is the northernmost campus of the University of Maine System.
0.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Jean-Baptiste Daigle House, Fort Kent
24 min walk • The Jean-Baptiste Daigle House is a historic house at 4 Dubé Street in Fort Kent, Maine. Built c. 1840, it is a rare surviving example of an Acadian log house, and the only one known to be near its original location.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing?

Nearby attractions include Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent (2 min walk), University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent (17 min walk), Jean-Baptiste Daigle House, Fort Kent (24 min walk).

Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing, Fort Kent

Facts and practical information

Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lonesome Pine Trails, Fort Kent

Clair–Fort Kent Bridge, Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent, Fort Kent

Jean-Baptiste Daigle House, Fort Kent

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Kent–Clair Border Crossing?