St. Andrews was chosen as one of the best places to live and/or visit in Canada by Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine.

The Town of St. Andrews is located in the southwest corner of New Brunswick on scenic Passamaquoddy Bay. Settled by loyalists after the American Revolution, St. Andrews today continues to reflect the dominant themes of loyalist social order - peace, order and stability. With its famous gridiron street plan, and its quiet, tree lined residential quarters, the preservation of its Loyalist heritage has not inhibited the economic success of this very prosperous seaside resort. ¹

St. Andrews is truly a unique place. Considering its relatively small population (year round 1700, summer 2500), this wonderful town boasts a public art gallery, a community college, a world class golf course and numerous other amenities often associated with larger centers. Founded in 1783, the town still retains much of its old world charm. Streets that are safe, businesses that are owner-operated and original architecture are just a few of the things you will notice about St. Andrews.

A number of art galleries and studios in and around St. Andrews offer works from maritime, Inuit and our renowned local artists. St. Andrews has a thriving commercial and service sector. Townspeople encourage development of this type of business to contribute to the economy, while maintaining its “smokestack free” business environment. There are educational and research facilities in St. Andrews including three important marine biology research facilities. ²

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What Makes St. Andrews Special?

Tides of Passamaquoddy
Passamaquoddy Bay, which pulses to a tidal rhythm that may raise water levels 28 feet or more twice a day, surrounds the peninsula of St. Andrews. From low water to high water takes about 6.2 hours and in that time, up to 2-1/4 billion tons of water will swill into the Bay through the passages.
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Golf
The new Thomas McBroom golf course is a must for the avid golfer. The quality and views from of this 18 hole par 72 course will inspire you to recapture the experience of seaside golf.

Shopping
The shops of St. Andrews offer a diverse selection of goods from local woolens and hand-knits to specially selected gifts from the Maritimes and beyond. Visit the numerous galleries for outstanding arts and crafts in a variety of media including pottery, floorcloths, hand-blown glass and painting.

Dining and Accommodations
From family style to fine dining, there is a restaurant in St. Andrews to suit your taste. Quaint bed and breakfasts, historic and modern inns, cottages and oceanfront camping are just a few of the accommodation choices you have in St. Andrews.

Special Attractions
The Atlantic Salmon Interpretive Centre aquaints visitors with all aspects of the wild Atlantic Salmon's history, biology and challenging struggle for survival in an ever-changing environment. Call 506-529-1384 to book a tour.

The Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre is a meeting place for the study, practice and appreciation of fine art and craft, for natural history study and for conservation education. The centre offers a year-round gallery as well as artist's studios, a professional print shop, library, children's nature room and a pottery studio.

Kingsbrae Garden is a majestic 27 acre horticultural masterpiece nestled within the heart of St. Andrews.

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium/Museum features exhibits about local marine and freshwater environment.

There is also: Ross Memorial Museum, Blockhouse Rocks, Hiking on Chamcook Mountain, Picknicking at Centennial Park, a full Arena and movie theatre, Bayside Port where large cruise ships dock from time to time, the Children's Creative Playground and more.

Historical Attractions
St. Andrews is rich in native, loyalist and immigrant history which is displayed and interpreted at several locations throughout the community including: Ross Memorial Museum, The Blockhouse, Sheriff Andrews House, Minister's Island and St. Croix Island.

Events
Throughout the year, a number of events take place in St. Andrews. In early May, just before the "summer season" gets underway, bargain hunters head for St. Andrews for the Town Wide Yard Sale. The third week in June is reserved for the Atlantic Aquaculture Expostition, Conference and Fair. Scientists and fish farmers come from around the world to this first-class conference while the general public enjoy the sights and sounds at the Sea Farmer's Market. Hundreds of visitors make a trek to St. Andrews each year to enjoy the special Canada Day celebrations complete with all-day musical entertainment, great food and fireworks. Later in the month, the Antique Show and Sale is hosted at the Algonquin Hotel.

There are a number of evens which run throughout the summer including: St. Andrews Hockey School, St. Andrews Skating Club School, Sunbury Shores Art Exhibits and Classes and the St. Andrews Arts Summer Festival.

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References:
1. Town of St. Andrews
2. Townsearch