St. Andrews Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in St. Andrews, Atlantic Canada.
Sheriff Andrews House was once the home of Elisha Shelton Andrews, sheriff of Charlotte County and son of Loyalist Reverend Samuel Andrews. It was built in 1820 and costumed guides exhibit what domestic life was like in a seaport town in the early 19th century.
Established in 1964, Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre offers courses ranging from painting to photography to crafts. The centre consists of artist studios, a pottery studio, printmaking shop, art gallery, art library and the Two Meadows Nature Trail.
Built during the War of 1812, this National Historic Site is the last of 12 buildings erected to protect St. Andrews from coastal invaders. Open seasonally from June 1 to August 31.
Designated as a Canadian historical site, the Charlotte County Court House and Gaol offers free tours of the former court house and old prison quarters. Visit the county archives in the reference center and browse in the gift shop.
Minister's Island St. Andrews
Located on the outskirts of St. Andrews, Minister's Island is a short drive at low tide across the ocean floor. Visit Covenhoven, the former summer home of Sir William Van Home, its surrounding bathhouse, windmill and livestock barn, all timelessly preserved. All tours are guided and take approximately two hours.
