St. Andrews at a Glance
St. Andrews is one of Canada’s
oldest seaside resort towns, and is a designated Canadian National Historic District.
Situated in the southwest section of New
Brunswick, its position in the scenic Passamaquoddy Bay offers stunning ocean
views and an array of oceanic activities such as charter fishing, whale watching
and kayak tours. Discover the town’s abundant history with tours to the Dock
House Museum and The
Blockhouse, the last of 12 coastal structures erected during the War of 1812.
Other attractions include
Kingsbrae Garden, voted one of Canada’s top 10 public gardens, and the Atlantic
Salmon Interpretive Centre, which offers educational information on the history
of one of Atlantic Canada’s greatest resources. St. Andrews is home to the largest
full service resort in eastern Canada, the Fairmont
Algonquin, complete with world-class golf course, designed by the renowned
Thomas McBroom.
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