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Voykit pocket guide · Canada
Fundy‑St. Martins
Spend a day exploring the cliffs, caves and bridges; add a night if you plan the Fundy Footpath hike.
Fundy‑St. Martins is a small Bay of Fundy village offering dramatic red cliffs, sea caves, covered bridges and the start of the 41 km Fundy Footpath. Most visitors see the main sights in a single day; a second night lets you hike the trail or enjoy sunset tides.
- Country
- Canada
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm, low‑tide access to caves)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight, high tides close caves)
- Stay
- 1 (optional 2 for hiking) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CAD
- Money
- Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $). Cards and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$80 CAD excl. bed · Mid $80–$130 CAD excl. bed · High $130+ CAD excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Rogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores. Canadian data is expensive — an eSIM is often cheaper.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: CAD 1–2 per drink.; Taxi: 10–15%.; Housekeeping: CAD 3–5 a night.; Guide: 10–20% of the tour price.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).
- Toilets
- Free in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | $2–$4 CAD |
| Fish & chips plate | $10–$15 CAD |
| Souvenir (hand‑carved stone) | $5–$20 CAD |
| Parking near lighthouse | $2–$3 CAD per hour |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YSJ · Saint John Airport
- 30 min drive east on Route 111
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- about $45 CAD, 45 min from Saint John to Fundy‑St. Martins (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car on Route 111 is fastest; parking is available near the lighthouse and bridges. The village is walkable for sights and eateries.
See and do
Known for
- Red cliffs and echo caves
- Covered bridges
- Fundy Footpath trailhead
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John | Route 111 east, about 45 km (28 mi), 45 min driveRoute 111 east, about 28 mi (45 km), 45 min drive | ≈1 h total |
| Fundy National Park | Continue east on Route 114, 30 km (19 mi), 35 min driveContinue east on Route 114, 19 mi (30 km), 35 min drive | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Beach Street Inn
- Boutique B&B on Beach St, walk to main attractions.
- St. Martins Country Inn
- Historic inn near Main St, good for a night before a hike.
- Century Farm Family Campground
- Campground with sites and cabins, 5‑minute drive to trailhead.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is this? | Combien ça coûte?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the tide‑table? | Où est le tableau des marées?où est le tableau des marées |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; 'Bonjour' first in Québec; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks English
- Queues: Line up and wait your turn; avoid: Pushing in
- Apologising: 'Sorry' is politeness, not admission of fault; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Canada vs US: Treat Canada as its own country; avoid: Calling Canadians American
- Indigenous culture: Buy from Indigenous-owned businesses and ask before photos at ceremonies; avoid: Wearing headdresses as costume
Scams and watch-outs
- Sea caves are only accessible at low tide; check tide tables.
- Winter storms can close the lighthouse road; verify road status in winter.
Generally safe; watch tides at sea caves and keep valuables locked in accommodation.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Fundy‑St. Martins yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional 2 for hiking) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Red cliffs and echo caves
- Covered bridges
- Fundy Footpath trailhead
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Fundy‑St. Martins official site: www.fundystmartins.ca/
- Wikivoyage: Fundy-St. Martins, revision 5263917 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5263917
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Fundy‑St. Martins
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Ambulance911
US consulate in Halifax; Canadian passport required for entry.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/fundy-st-martins). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.