St. Andrews-by-the-Sea
New Brunswick, Canada
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Whatever brings you to St. Andrews, a convention, a course or a concert, you will be struck by the beauty of this old sea port. Our 27 foot tides support a plentiful and diverse marine life that sustained First Peoples.  Fishing and aquaculture industries still thrive in Passamaquoddy Bay. Our intriguing history dates to 1604 when the first attempt was made by the French to settle in North America. Loyalist refugees from the American Revolution laid out the streets in 1783.  Handsome houses, built by Loyalists and their descendents and by wealthy summer residents starting in the 1880's, grace our Town.  One, built by Sir William Van Horne, can be reached only at low tide.

St. Andrews people and businesses want you to enjoy your stay and to return again. Accommodations range from campgrounds to five star inns.  Seventeen restaurants cater to all tastes and budgets. When browsing in the galleries, craft stores and boutiques you will discover beautiful objects created by the many artisans and artists attracted to the area.  As you wander through the Town you will enjoy many private and public gardens and as well as the spectacular Kingsbrae Horticultural Garden.  Six beautiful old churches will fill both your eye and your spiritual needs. Picture by M. Button: Fairmont Algonquin Hotel (rebuilt 1915).

To explore our heritage you can join historical walking tours, take a carriage ride, visit the Ross Museum, do genealogical research in the Charlotte County Archives and visit two historic buildings. One is a Block House built for the war of 1812.  In the other, Sheriff Andrews House, the guides wear period costumes.  If nature fascinates you, don't miss the interpretive centres of the Huntsman Marine Labs or the Atlantic Salmon Federation.  Or take a nature course at Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre. 
 
Picture above by R. Doucett: The 1840's gaol (jail) now houses the Charlotte County Archives.

You have a wide variety of recreational choices. Without much planning, you can go beach combing, enjoy a imaginative playground, rent a bike, swim in a dammed up cove or just watch the harbour traffic from the end of the Market Wharf.  Or you can arrange games of golf or tennis or book a Day Adventure tour to look for whales or go kayaking, sailing or fishing. Evening activities include Friday or Saturday movies and occasional performers in restaurants, bars or the pool hall. Picture above by M. Button: Market Wharf. 

1823 Church below
There is something to interest all ages in St. Andrews.  You may want to schedule your visit so that the children in the family can attend hockey school at the W.C. O'Neill Arena, take swimming lessons at Katy's Cove, study art at Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre or take music, dance and/or drama courses from Performance St. Andrews. Adult courses are also offered by these final two charitable organizations. If you live nearby you may enjoy a day trip to attend a special event, such as a dinner theatre or concert sponsored by Performance St. Andrews. It is none to soon too plan your visit.  We are ready to welcome you!

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