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Saint AndrewsSt. Andrews by-the-Sea
Give Saint Andrews one full day and one night: walk Water Street, Kingsbrae Garden and the blockhouse, then drive to Ministers Island at low tide.
Saint Andrews is a small Loyalist seaside town of about 1,500 people on Passamaquoddy Bay, in the southwest corner of New Brunswick. The grid of 1783 streets and the wharf take half a day on foot; Kingsbrae Garden, the blockhouse and Ministers Island fill the rest. Most visitors come for one night between Saint John and the US border, or as a slower two-night base for whale-watching and the islands.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep; late Sep–Oct for colour and fewer people
- avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed; Kingsbrae Garden shut mid-Oct to mid-May)
- Airports
- YSJ · BGR · YHZ
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Saint Andrews911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- RCMP non-emergency (St. Andrews detachment)506-529-3311
- NB Tele-Care health line (24 h)811
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint Andrews, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetySaint Andrews is a small, low-crime town and feels safe on foot at night.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 506-529-3311 RCMP non-emergency (St. Andrews detachment) · 811 NB Tele-Care health line (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYSJ Saint John Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; the closest airport with scheduled service.).
- Getting aroundDowntown is flat and walkable, with streets meeting at right angles; the wharf…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–5 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerDraught beer in a pubC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiC$12–18 (≈ US$9–14)
- Museum or sight ticketKingsbrae Garden entryC$20 (≈ US$15)
- Budget bedHostel or shared-bath inn bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, inn or motel, a night, per roomC$190 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, inn or motel, a night, per roomC$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$170 (≈ US$130) · High C$300 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YSJ Saint John Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; the closest airport with scheduled service.) · BGR Bangor International (Maine, US) (About 2 h by car; useful for US arrivals crossing at St. Stephen–Calais.) · YHZ Halifax Stanfield (About 4 h 30 min by car; the main international gateway for the region.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best*
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Saint Andrews: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
11 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
9 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown is flat and walkable, with streets meeting at right angles; the wharf, Water Street and Kingsbrae Garden are all within about 15 minutes on foot. For Ministers Island, Katy's Cove, the Huntsman centre and the Chamcook area you need a car or a taxi. There is no town bus service; check whether your accommodation runs a shuttle.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ministers Island
goDoor to door: About 30 min plus 2–3 h on the island
Drive or taxi about 10 min from the wharf, then cross the bar at low tide
Access is only around low tide; check the tide table before you set out.
St. Stephen and the US border
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive Highway 1 east, about 30 min
Chocolate museum and a border town; useful if you are crossing to Calais, Maine.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive Highway 1 east, about 1 h 5 min
Reversing Falls, the City Market and the ferry to the south shore; a full day.
Campobello Island
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive to St. Stephen then Route 1 to the Roosevelt Campobello bridge
Roosevelt's summer home and Herring Cove; bring your passport, the bridge crosses into Canada from Maine.
Grand Manan Island
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 30 min
Drive to Blacks Harbour, then the ferry
Ferry crossing plus island time; too long for a same-day return.
Fundy-St. Martins
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive Highway 1 east, about 1 h 30 min
Sea caves and covered bridges; a long day from Saint Andrews.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Water Street and the wharf
Inns, pubs and restaurants within a 5-minute walk; best for one night without a car.
King Street and Adolphus Street
Kingsbrae Garden and the Algonquin Resort; quieter, 10–15 min on foot from the wharf.
Highway 1 and Route 127 approach
Motels with parking; you need a car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–240 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, inn or motel1 × 1 night × C$190 | C$190 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$170 | C$340 |
| Kingsbrae Garden entry2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Huntsman Marine Science Centre entry2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Whale-watching boat trip2 × C$75 | C$150 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$81 |
| Trip total≈ C$446 per person per day, bed included | C$891≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; prices are before sales tax (15% HST). Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–5 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Lobster roll | C$18–28 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Fish and chips | C$16–24 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Draught beer in a pub | C$7–9 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Kingsbrae Garden entry | C$20 (≈ US$15) |
| Huntsman Marine Science Centre entry | C$20 (≈ US$15) adult |
| 5 km taxi | C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ministers Island is reached by driving across the ocean floor at low tide only: check the tide table for the day and do not start across once the water returns.
- Many restaurants, inns and the garden close from mid-October to mid-May; in winter the town is very quiet.
- Cell coverage is fine in town but patchy on the coastal roads toward Chamcook and the border.
- Summer weekends and the Algonquin fill early; book beds and dinner ahead in July and August.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- RCMP non-emergency (St. Andrews detachment)
- 506-529-3311
- NB Tele-Care health line (24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- RCMP non-emergency506-529-3311
- NB Tele-Care health line811
Embassy
No embassies in Saint Andrews; the US consulate is in Halifax and most other countries keep embassies in Ottawa.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Saint John → Saint Andrews, by car: about 1 h 5 min on Highway 1
- Taxi in town: C$12–18 (≈ US$9–14) for a short hop
- Whale-watching trip from the wharf: about C$75 (≈ US$55) per person, 2–3 h
Say or show
- Thank you / Merci — Thank you
- Where is the wharf? — Where is the wharf?
- Is it open today? — Is it open today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- What time is low tide? — What time is low tide?
Tipping is expected: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint Andrews. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep; late Sep–Oct for colour and fewer people · avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed; Kingsbrae Garden shut mid-Oct to mid-May) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YSJ and BGR: last flights, taxi and rental-car fallbacks, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the wharf and Water Street, Kingsbrae Garden and King Street, the blockhouse and the Algonquin, Katy's Cove.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Kingsbrae Garden, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, Charlotte County Archives and Old Gaol, Ministers Island) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide-table fixtures for Ministers Island and whale-watching departures so gates A–D can go green.