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Where is Calais Located? - Calais is a city located in the Washington County of Maine, United States. Calais lies between 44.9597376 Degrees North latitudes and 93.3702186 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Calais Located?
Calais is a city located in the Washington County of Maine, United States. Calais lies between 44.9597376 Degrees North latitudes and 93.3702186 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Calais city is 3079 people and the city has a total area of 34.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada - 21 mi Southeast
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada - 67 mi Northeast
Houlton, Maine - 114 mi North
Calais, Maine Climate and Weather Overview
Month
Avg High (°F)
Avg Low (°F)
Avg Rainfall (in)
January
27
10
3.7
April
49
31
3.5
July
75
56
3.5
October
56
40
4.2
Annual
52
35
46.0
Climate Attribute
Details
Climate Classification (Köppen)
Warm-Summer Humid Continental (Dfb)
Annual Rainfall
About 46.0 in
Annual Sunshine Days
About 175 days
Hurricane/Tornado Risk
Low hurricane risk and very low tornado risk
Snowfall
About 70 in annually
Driving Distances from Calais, Maine
City
State/Province
Distance (mi)
Approx. Drive Time
St. Stephen
New Brunswick
1
5 min
Baileyville
Maine
9
12 min
Princeton
Maine
22
30 min
Saint Andrews
New Brunswick
21
30 min
Machias
Maine
44
50 min
Eastport
Maine
48
1 hr
Fredericton
New Brunswick
67
1 hr 20 min
Lincoln
Maine
86
1 hr 30 min
Bangor
Maine
103
1 hr 45 min
Houlton
Maine
114
2 hr
Transportation and Connectivity in Calais, Maine
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
Bangor International Airport (nearest major airport)
IATA Code
BGR
Port
Port of Calais
Major Highways
U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 9, Maine State Route 9
Train/Amtrak Service
No Amtrak service; nearest station in Brunswick
Local Bus/Transit Service
West's Transportation and regional shuttle services
U.S. Route 1 - Primary coastal highway connecting Calais with Machias, Ellsworth and other communities along the Maine coast.
U.S. Route 9 (Airline Road) - Important east-west route linking Calais with Bangor through inland Maine.
International Avenue and Ferry Point Bridge - Provide border crossing access between Calais and St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
Port of Calais - Supports cross-border commercial activity and regional shipping operations.
Bangor International Airport - The nearest major airport offering domestic flights and regional connections.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Calais, Maine
Landmark Name
Type
St. Croix Island International Historic Site
Historic Site
Devil's Head Conservation Area
Nature Preserve
Whitlock's Mill Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Calais Waterfront Walkway
Scenic Riverwalk
Wabanaki Cultural Center and Museum
Museum
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Refuge
St. Croix River
Natural Attraction
Downeast Heritage Museum
History Museum
Milltown Waterfront Park
Park
International Avenue Border Crossing
Border Landmark
Colleges and Universities in Calais, Maine
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Washington County Community College
Public
Community College
Technical and workforce education
University of Maine at Machias
Public
University
Liberal arts and environmental studies
University of Maine
Public
University
Research and graduate programs
Eastern Maine Community College
Public
Community College
Career and technical education
Calais School Department
Public
K-12 District
Public education services
Waterbodies in Calais, Maine
St. Croix River, Woodland Flowage, Grand Falls Flowage, Pennamaquan River, Meddybemps Lake, Big Lake, Orange River, Passamaquoddy Bay
Golf Courses in Calais, Maine
St. Croix Country Club, Algonquin Golf Course, Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Barren View Golf Course, Foxbrook Golf Club, Rocky Knoll Country Club, Carleton Civic Centre Golf Course, Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club
Calais, Maine - Key Historical Facts
Calais was incorporated in 1809 and developed along the St. Croix River as one of Maine's important border communities with Canada.
During the nineteenth century, the city's economy was driven by lumber, shipbuilding, fishing, and international trade with neighboring New Brunswick.
The St. Croix River provided water power for numerous sawmills, helping Calais become a major lumber-exporting center.
Several international bridges strengthened commercial and cultural ties between Calais and St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
Its location near St. Croix Island, the site of one of the earliest French settlements in North America, gives the area significant historical importance.
Today, Calais remains an important international gateway known for cross-border commerce, outdoor recreation, and its rich maritime heritage.
