Near Welshpool in Campobello Island, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
⎯⎯⎯
Le Parc International Roosevelt de Campobello
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
1. Roosevelt Campobello International Park Marker
The Roosevelt Campobello International Park is a unique example of international cooperation - jointly administered, staffed, and funded by the peoples of Canada and the United States. Established by international treaty in 1964, the 1,134-hectare (2800-acre) park remains a symbol of the close relationship between our two countries. When she declared the Park Visitor Center open in 1967, the Queen Mother Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth expressed the sentiments of both countries with these words: It is most fitting that the memory of so gallant and illustrious an American should be honored on the Canadian Island which he loved.
In June 1933, after completing his history-making first "Hundred Days" in office, FDR and three of his sons sailed from Marion, Massachusetts to Campobello aboard the 13.7-metre (45-foot) schooner Amberjack II (photo 1). They were met for a picnic on the shore (photo 2) by Eleanor Roosevelt and various dignitaries including the officers of the USS Indianapolis, anchored in Canadian waters off Welshpool. The visit lasted three days and two nights. During his visit, FDR made the following
this page online
I was thinking also, as I came through the Narrows and saw the line of fishing boats and the people on the wharfs, both here at Welch Pool [sic.] and also in Eastport, that this reception here is probably the finest example of friendship between nations - permanent friendship between nations - that we can possibly have.
—————————
Au mois de juin 1933, une fois qu'il eut complété les 100 jours traditionnels comme chef du gouvernement américain, FDR et ses trois fils appareillèrent à bord d'un voilier de 13.7 mètres (45 pi.), le Amerjack II (photo 1) de Marion, Massachusetts, vers l'ile de Campobello. À leur arrivée, ils
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
2. Friar's Head Observation Deck Markers
"Comme nous traversions le passage du "Narrows", nous apercevions les bateaux de pêche et les habitants sur les quais ici à Welsh Pool (sic.) et également à Eastport. Je me disais que la réception des habitants est sûrement le plus bel exemple de l'amitié qui existe entre nos deux nations, une amitié de longue date!"
————————
FDR, in a launch from the USS Indianapolis, has motored alongside the Amberjack II. The Hubbard Cottage can be seen in the background of this 1933 photo.
FDR à bord d'une vedette du USS Indianapolis se baladant le long du Amberjack II. On peut apercevoir le résidence d'été Hubbard à l'arrière plan de cette photo prise en 1933.
Photo 2.
Eleanor Roosevelt cooks a hotdog at the 1933 shore picnic.
Eleanor Roosevelt fait la cuisson d'un hot dog lors d'un pique-nique en 1933.
Erected by Roosevelt Campobello International Park.
Topics and series. This historical
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 23, 2011
3. Friar's Head Observation Deck Sign
Location. 44° 52.575′ N, 66° 58.315′ W. Marker is near Welshpool, New Brunswick, in Campobello Island. It can be reached from Sycamore Street Northwest (New Brunswick Route 774) north of Narrows Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the Friar's Head/Cap Friars Observation Deck accessed off Provincial Road 774, about 0.7 miles west of the main entrance to Roosevelt Campobello International Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Welshpool NB E5E 1B3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Charlotte County and the Fundy Isles. It is also in the Maritimes and in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mulholland Point / La Pointe Mulholland (here, next to this marker); Passamaquoddy Tribe / La Tribu Passamaquoddy (here, next to this marker); Friar's Head / Le Cap Friar (here, next to this marker); Campobello Company and Hotels (here, next to this marker); Panoramic View of Cottages (here, next to this marker); Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project (here, next to this marker); President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (approx. one kilometer away); Roosevelt Campobello Park (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Welshpool.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 988 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on February 12, 2026, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
