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Downtown historic district · St. Andrews, New Brunswick
St. Andrews historic district
A planned grid village laid out in 1783, with 18th- and 19th-century wooden houses, Water Street by the pier and the War of 1812 blockhouse.
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About St. Andrews historic district
St. Andrews was founded in 1783 by settlers who left the United States after independence to remain under the British Crown. Some families brought dismantled houses on barges from Castine, Maine, and reassembled them in the new village.
The centre preserves the grid layout and many wooden and brick houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, recognized as a national historic district. Water Street, along the pier, concentrates shops, galleries and restaurants. At the tip of the village stands the blockhouse, a small wooden fort built during the War of 1812 to defend the harbour.
On the hill, the large late-19th-century summer hotel recalls the era when the village hosted wealthy families from Montreal and Boston in summer. The pier is the departure point for sightseeing boats.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two hours on foot.
Best time
From June to September, with shops and tours operating.
How to get there
The centre is the village of St. Andrews itself, along Water Street and the pier.
Tip
Go to the blockhouse at low tide and walk along the beach around it, where the water recedes tens of metres.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about St. Andrews historic district
What is the blockhouse at St. Andrews?
A small wooden fort built during the War of 1812 to defend the harbour.
Why did some houses in St. Andrews arrive by ship?
Loyalist settlers to the British Crown dismantled houses in Castine, Maine, and reassembled them in the new village at the end of the 18th century.
Is St. Andrews a historic district?
Yes — the town centre is recognized as a National Historic District of Canada.