St Andrews, NB, Canada

What to do in St Andrews, NB, Canada

The Hopewell Rocks

This is where the world's highest tides have gouged four-story sculptures from the cliffs that stand like monumental, natural "flower pots" at low tide and little tree-top islands at high tide. Paddle among the arches in a sea kayak at high tide, or walk along the ocean floor when it becomes exposed at low tide!.

Whale-Watching

In a world where unique experiences do not come often anymore, sailing or kayaking alongside a migrating whale is still one of those rare opportunities. Join a naturalist as you voyage by past coastal scenery and lush green islands teeming with bird life and seals to the playground of the whales.

Magical History Heritage Tour

If you like history with a taste of mystery, you'll get a kick out of this tour. For starters, you'll hear tales of buried treasure, sea monsters and ghosts, and meet the Loyalists of the American Revolution in the very buildings they constructed when they fled the rebellious colonies!.

Seashore Discovery Tours

Walk with a naturalist and discover the fascinating ecosystem that has evolved in this inter-tidal zone, attracting humans and wildlife for thousands of years.

Ross Memorial Museum

"One of St Andrews' Gems - a must see," is how most visitors describe this museum. It is housed in a red brick Georgian mansion built in 1824 and is now furnished with lovely period furniture and decorative arts.

Fundy National Park

Rugged shoreline, inland forests, unique ecosystems, rare birds - you'll encounter all these and more along the extensive trail system at this park that sits on one of the marine wonders of the world, the Bay of Fundy.

King's Landing Historical Settlement

This winner of Canada's Top Attraction award re-creates life in 19th-century rural New Brunswick. The living museum encourages interaction, so join in and churn butter, pitch hay, forge a nail, watch a barn show, and feast on a traditional old-time meal!.

River Valley Scenic Drive

Cross the world's longest covered bridge into a region of unbelievable contrast. Descend into the dramatic Grand Falls Gorge, stroll around a capital city with 19th-century charm, then revel in autumn celebration when the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival hits the streets and the woods are draped in crimson and gold.

Fundy Coast Scenic Drive

A rare find, this spectacular marine ecosystem reveals a whole new world of wonders. See more kinds of whales more often than anywhere else. Rappel cliffs plunging into the sea. Kayak past hidden caves. Walk on the ocean floor, and witness the highest tides in the world in phenomenal Fundy!.

Magnetic Hill

Magnet magic lures people to this entertaining freak of nature. Drive your car to the foot of the hill, put it in neutral, and sit tight as you begin to coast uphill - even tour buses get in on the action!.

Discovery Beaches

Caviar-colored sea cliffs and windswept landscapes are the hallmarks of this collection of seascapes along the rugged coastline. Lighthouses, beachcombing, rappelling, and one of the world's few surviving white sand dunes are just the beginning! Grab your swimsuit and head over to Passamaquoddy Park for the nearest discovery beach experience!.

Wilderness Beaches

The road less traveled leads here, to secluded seascapes preserves barely trodden by human feet. Share these uncommonly beautiful stretches of shoreline with rare plant species, flocks of shorebirds, and marine creatures from seals to trout to baby turtles. Take a ferry to Deer Island and visit Lambert's Cove for the wilderness beach nearest to St Andrews.