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The Compass Rose started life about the turn of the century as the post office and telegraph office serving the village of North Head. In 1928 a second building was moved from about a mile away by two horses pulling the house on greased poles. It was then joined to the post office to make one building which now forms the main house of Compass Rose. Our adjoining house was constructed in 1912 and was occupied by the same family, the Flagg family, until 1985 when it became part of The Compass Rose Bed and Breakfast. It had been the wish of Mrs Flagg that her home be added to the property.

We have three bedrooms in the main house and three in the Flagg House. All six guest rooms look out over the water and are furnished with pine antiques and early pieces suitable for a seaside guest house. Each room has been tastefully renovated, has a private bathroom, and a king, queen or twin bed. Some rooms are suitable for an additional family member, so please inquire about availability. The decks and grounds of the Inn are ideal for taking the fresh air and watching the famous high tides of the Bay of Fundy.

Please note that the Compass Rose is a non-smoking Inn and is not suited to children under 12. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets.

A Word About The Environment As a guest at The Compass Rose you may be interested to know that we are trying to play our part in protecting the environment of the lovely island of Grand Manan. Here are some of the things we are doing. Most lighting is now by energy saving compact fluorescent lamps. During the 2008 season we will be changing to phosphate free laundry and dishwashing detergents, and as many "green" cleaning products as possible. Solar and wind power, when available, is used to dry laundry (on the washing line!). Kitchen waste is composted and used on the garden. The septic tank is pumped annually to ensure no ground contamination. We sanitise matresses with a special environmentally friendly product. We give guests the option to reduce laundry by using towels for a second day if they wish. Transportation is minimised by using Island-grown produce when available. We separate cardboard packaging and send it for recycling. Returnable glass and other containers are recycled, and the proceeds go to local charities. If you have any suggestions on how we might do more, please let us know.

Rates, deposits and cancellations The daily rates for 2008 (excluding taxes) are from $89 to $135 Canadian for two people sharing a room. Single occupancy is $10 less. The New Brunswick sales tax is an extra 13%. A full breakfast, served between 8.00am and 9.00am, is included. A deposit of the first night's rate is required to confirm your reservation. We accept Visa and MasterCard. We never overbook and your room is guaranteed to be available. No charges will apply to cancellations or shortened stays with 14 days notice, and the deposit will be refunded in full. Payment is required for all nights not cancelled 14 days in advance, however we will not charge for nights that we can re-sell. Thank you for your understanding of the need for this policy, and why it must be applied in all cases. We usually find that reservations can best be made on the telephone. However, if you e-mail your preferred dates and accommodations, we will respond quickly. Our numbers are on the welcome page. welcome | ACCOMMODATIONS | our dining room | directions | pictures