Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Designation: International Historic Site
Location: Maine
📘 Park Overview
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.
🌤 Weather Information
Located in Maine, Saint Croix Island experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 50-80F (10-27C). Fall temperatures range from 25-70F (-4-21C). Typically the first is in frost mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 67 inches (170 cm). Winter temperatures range from 5-30F (-15 - -1C). Spring temperatures range from 20-60F (-6-16C).
🚗 Directions
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is best reached by private vehicle. The site is located 8 miles (13 km) south of Calais, Maine, on US Route 1, and can be reached either by Route 9 from Bangor or US Route 1, the coastal route from Portland and points south. From US Route 1, turn onto St. Croix Drive. The entrance gate is on the right. The visitor center is inside the ranger station.
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View of the drive into Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.
Credit: NPS Photo
An interpretive trail guides visitors through the history of the island and the people who called it home.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Passamaquoddy's assistance kept the French explorers alive.
Credit: NPS Photo
Pierre Dugua and his men spent a dealthy winter on Saint Croix Island.
Credit: NPS Photo
As you walk along the trail waysides provide more information about surviving that deadly winter of 1604-05.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
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Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Mar 14
Moderate rain
High: 41.7°F | Low: 29.5°F
Humidity: 88%
Wind: 12.5 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 06:43 AM
Sunset: 06:34 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (26%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 31.9°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Mar 15
Partly Cloudy
High: 43°F | Low: 25°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 10.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 06:41 AM
Sunset: 06:35 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (18%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 26.3°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Mar 16
Heavy rain
High: 45.6°F | Low: 30.7°F
Humidity: 90%
Wind: 21.7 mph
Rain Chance: 81%
UV Index: 0.1
Sunrise: 06:40 AM
Sunset: 06:36 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (11%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 36.5°F
Cloud Cover: 81%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 2:54AM EDT until March 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Caribou ME
Effective: Mar 14, 2026 2:54am
Expires: Mar 14, 2026 2:00pm
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Coastal DownEast, Far
Eastern, Interior DownEast, and Penobscot Valley Maine
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
84 Saint Croix Drive
Calais, ME 04619
🏤 Mailing Address:
84 Saint Croix Drive
Calais, ME 04619
📞 Voice Phone: 2074540418
📞 Fax Phone: 2072888813
📞 TTY Phone: 2072888800
✉️ Email: sacr_information@nps.gov