Lakes, rivers and the highest tides in the country make the charm of this superb coastal area giving on the Atlantic Ocean.

Activities to try on this coast are whale and parrot watching, sea kayaking, canoeing, fishing and hunting. Others interesting activities: hiking, cycling, climbing, relaxing by the water's edge or exploring the nooks of the magnificent region.

This area also offers the possibility to taste a lobster coming out straight from the boat and prepared like you want.

Activities:

• Pirate's Cove : Competition for children and adults. In the city of Bar Harbor.
• Pleasant Bay B&B Llama Keep : If you sleep in this bed & breakfast, you will be able to see llamas and red deers. In the city of Addison.
• Atlantic Brewing Company: A brewery where there are several activities and services: souvenir shop, play area, guided tours and tastings. In the city of Bar Harbor.
• Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies: This company manufactures jams, jellies, marmalades, syrup and others products. In the city of Deer Isle.
• Carriage Tours in Acadia National Park: Stroll in carriage drawn by horses in Acadia National Park. In the city of Seal Harbor.

A diary of the events being held in the area of Downeast & Acadia for the year 2005:

• Down East Spring Birding Festival
  Discover a wide variety of birds. In the city of Cobscook Bay-Whiting from May 27 to 30.
• Flye Point Music and Arts Festival
  Music festival with guests such as Don Mclean, Richie Havens, Jonathan Edwards and many others. In the city of Brooklin June 25.
• Margaretta Days, Macchias
  4 days of festivities commemorating the 230e birthday of the Naval battle of the American Revolution, full with activities such as a colonial dinner, a parade and much more. In the city of Machias from June 9 to 12.
• Deer Isle Lupine Festival
  Among the activities: boat rides, garden guided tours, dance, concert and special events for children like jugglers, etc. In the city of Deer Isle from June 17 to 19.
• Bar Harbor Jazz Festival
  Jazz concert and several other activities through the city. In the city of Bar Harbor from August 19 to 28.