Grand Isle
Welcome to Grand Isle!
According to Maine an Encyclopedia, Grand Isle is “a town in Aroostook County, incorporated on March 2, 1869 from Grant Isle Plantation. The name was changed to Grand Isle in 1872. It commemorates the large and fertile island within the town and in the middle of the St. John River just south of the village of Lille.” It was settled in 1805 originally by Acadians fleeing from the British.
According to the 2020 census, it has a population of roughly 366 and a collection of small businesses. It is still predominantly Acadian, and Valley French is still widely spoken.
Activities
- Grand Isle Campground 288 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 227-1177
- This campground welcomes RV’s, trailers, and tents and offers amenities like WiFi, zip lining, showers and public restrooms, as well as access to ATV trails and a boat ramp!
- Greater Grand Isle Historical Society P.O. Box 124, Grand Isle, ME 04746| (207) 895-3778
- This society runs a museum, rest area, and chapel to commemorate the history of this Acadian-populated area founded in 1869.
- Misty Meadows Organic Farms 1164 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 316-6959
- This farm has fresh organic vegetables, Maine made crafts, souvenirs, and a restaurant.
- Musée Culturel du Mont-Carmel 993 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 895-3339
- This historical cultural museum boasts an impressive collection of religious artifacts and vestments, sculptures, folk art, Acadian and Québecois pine furniture and artifacts from as early as the 18th century.
- Skylandia Organic Farm 61 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 895-5234
- This beautiful farm is situated on the border of Canada in Northern Maine in traditional Mi’kmaq and Maliseet territory. The 500+ acre farm was bought by the Cook family in 1994; since then, they have harvested potatoes, various vegetables, and berries. A friend of the family also grows buckwheat, oats, and winter rye.
Dining
- Misty Meadows Organic Farms 1164 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 316-6959
- This farm has fresh organic vegetables, Maine made crafts, souvenirs, and a restaurant.
- See delicious dining options in nearby Madawaska!
Lodging
- Grand Isle Campground 288 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 227-1177
- This campground welcomes RV’s, trailers, and tents and offers amenities like WiFi, zip lining, showers and public restrooms, as well as access to ATV trails and a boat ramp!
- Airbnb
- More lodging options available in nearby Madawaska!
Shops & Services
- Misty Meadows Organic Farms 1164 Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746 | (207) 316-6959
- This farm has fresh organic vegetables, Maine made crafts, souvenirs, and a restaurant.
- More shops & services can be found in nearby Madawaska!