Burnt Island has been lovingly restored to be an education centre, a living history where actors, in summer months, demonstrate how the lighthouse family lived. Kayakers are able to visit the island & picnic on the beaches at their leisure. There is a gift shop...More

This is nostalgic to me, since I went to school in Boohbay Harbor with Ann Muise whose father was a lighthouse keeper. The Muise family (including the lighthouse keeper) was portrayed by competent actors & actresses. It was a fun visit on a very warm...More

Kayaked from Boothbay Harbor to the island... absolutely spectacular.. packed a lunch.. relaxed on the island for an hour or so and paddled back.. lovely

We love kayaking from Spruce Point Inn to Burnt Island and getting out and stretching our legs and walking around the island. The views are spectacular from there.

My son and I kayaked to the light house in the morning. Although not on a day the light house was open for touring, we hiked around the island and read the few placards on the surrounding buildings.

Viewed from the water while traveling to Cabbage Island. Spectacular and picturesque enough to turn the boat around for another look. Nicely preseversed.

This visit starts with a boat ride to the island. You get a short talk about the history of the lighthouse and then actors portraying the family that lived there in the 1950s give interesting talks about what their lives are like. Actors are all...More