Donate to Support the Restoration of the Bar Harbor Shore Path

This past winter, on January 10th and 13th, unprecedented coastal storms devastated significant sections of our beloved Shore Path.

Wave after crashing wave washed large sections of the path out to sea while destroying 500' of retaining walls. Today, what you've known as a tranquil stroll by the sea is a stark reminder of nature's force, rendering the path inaccessible.

For 141 years, the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association (VIA) as part of its mission, has been the silent guardian of the Shore Path, a testament to stewardship and the generosity of private landowners who have shared this treasure with our community and visitors like you.
Through the incredible support of the Bar Harbor Inn and the unwavering financial commitment of the VIA, we've raised $625,000 towards the restoration of our cherished path.

Restoring a Community Treasure

With the Shore Path along the Bar Harbor Inn completed and open to the public, restoration efforts have moved to the Path's opposite end with structural work now complete and fill work to happen next. Crews will continue as long as the weather holds out, with plans to finish this second long stretch before the winter comes. The final and most difficult section, Grant Park to Hancock Street, is planned for the early spring of 2025. This stretch is challenging to access and the scope of work is significant, but the hope is for the Shore Path to open in full sometime in the Spring 2025.


Your Chance to Double Your Impact

Your support is still needed!

As we round out fundraising for completion of the Shore Path and its future viability, every dollar you donate today will be matched up to $30,000, thanks to the generosity of Ruth M. Colket!!!

That means your gift will have double the impact, bringing us even closer to fully restoring this iconic path. Costs for this project have exceeded projections and your support will allow for finalizing this extraordinary undertaking and provide funds for future maintenance.

Be a part of the legacy. Join us in rebuilding and revitalizing the Shore Path. 3 Easy Ways to Donate:

By Check:

Bar Harbor VIA
127 West Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Thank you for your generosity. Together we will turn the tide.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Board