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Before you go
Your trip to St. Andrews.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
St. Andrews – New Brunswick Destination Bay of Fundy
How to get there
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Saint John Airport (YSJ) Saint John · 115 km
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Fredericton International Airport (YFC) Lincoln · 140 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 100 km from Saint John and 135 km from Fredericton, via Highway 1 and Route 127. The nearest airports are Saint John and Fredericton.
How many days
One day for the town centre and the garden; two days to include a boat tour and Minister's Island.
When to go
From June to September, when gardens are open and boat tours run. Whales are usually seen from July to October.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there and to reach Minister's Island. The village centre is walkable on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in St. Andrews
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Morning
Historic downtown
Walk along Water Street, pass the pier and climb up to the War of 1812 blockhouse.
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Afternoon
Kingsbrae Garden
Spend the afternoon in Kingsbrae Garden among themed beds, sculptures and the maze.
2 days in St. Andrews
Day 1
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All day
Village and garden
Combine the historic centre in the morning with Kingsbrae Garden in the afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Boat trip
Take a boat tour of Passamaquoddy Bay during whale season.
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Afternoon
Minister's Island
At low tide, drive across the seabed to Minister's Island for the guided tour.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
When was St. Andrews founded?
In 1783, by settlers who left the United States after American independence to remain under the British Crown.
Can you see whales in St. Andrews?
Boat tours depart from the pier in season; whales are usually sighted from July to October.
Is St. Andrews near the United States border?
Yes, across the bay is the state of Maine; the nearest border crossing is at St. Stephen.
What to do in St. Andrews in one day?
Walk the historic centre, visit Kingsbrae Garden and, if the tide allows, go to Minister's Island.