The Saint Andrews area offers an outstanding quality of life in dramatic scenery and an uncrowded, unpolluted environment. For over a century

Saint Andrews has been attracting those of wealth and influence. Today, Saint Andrews welcomes all visitors, attracted by its beauty, shopping and recreational activities.

The "new" Algonquin Golf course designed by award winning architect Thomas McBroom has created a golf masterpiece in a spectacular seaside location. The "new" facility incorporated the land from the original 18 hole and 9 hole courses plus additional 50 acres and transformed it into a world class golf course measuring close to 7000 yards and playing to a par of 71. Included is a full service Golf Academy with a 20 acre practice range, a separate short game area and a putting green. The golf course has been recently rated as the top course to play in the province (rating by Borseman). Other courses in Charlotte County include the St. Stephen Golf Club, the St. Croix Golf & Country Club in Calais, ME and the Campobello Herring Cove Provincial Golf Course. For variety, another six courses are located in the Saint John area.
 
Saint Andrews also has the W.C. O'Neill Arena, an impressive multi-purpose facility. It has rinks for curling, hockey and skating, theatres and tennis courts. In the summer, one of the oldest and most prestigious hockey schools in North America operates at the arena. Other activities include tennis at the Algonquin Tennis Club, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer and swimming.

St. Andrews-by-the-Sea has long been one of New Brunswick's and North America's premier vacation destinations. The world famous Fairmont Algonquin Resort has been inviting visitors for more than a century. Saint Andrews has maintained the qualities that have brought visitors for over a hundred years, and remains a town full of character, quality and charm. The

 largest full service resort in eastern Canada, the Algonquin has first class convention facilities, and with a recent $10 million addition, 240 more rooms.

 Maintaining this character is complemented by many historic sites including the Algonquin Hotel, a War of 1812 Blockhouse, the Charlotte County Courthouse, and an impressive collection of period homes.

The old downtown commercial core is a shopper's paradise, and it's especially renowned for handcrafts and woolen products. The Public Wharf at the center of town acts as the gateway to the abundant recreational water activities of Passamaquoddy Bay. In fact, the marine life of the region is so varied that Saint Andrews is home to three research laboratories. For visitors, Huntsman Aquarium-Museum is a fascinating look at the Bay of Fundy ecosystem.

Where Saint Andrews distinguishes itself from other communities is in the field of cultural and educational resources drawn from the many artisans and business professionals that make Saint Andrews their summer home. For facilities, the Ross Memorial Library is exquisite in their preservation of the Town's history and artifacts. The Ross Memorial Museum just beside the

Library is proud of its collection of 19th Century New Brunswick furniture, exceptional oriental carpets and objects d'art. 

To complement these amenities, Saint Andrews residents may access the cultural attractions of Saint John, offering residents professional sports, entertainment, and cultural facilities:

New Brunswick Museum
Imperial Theatre
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Saint John Trade & Convention Centre
Harbour Station
Saint John Free Public Library
Saint John City Market
Rockwood Park
Irving Nature Park

The Town of Saint Andrews is just as accessible by water as it is by land. The Town owns and operates the St. Andrews Market Wharf which lies right in the center of the downtown plat. This multi-functional wharf offers power, water, and sewage pumpout services (all included with wharf fee). For information on the wharf please contact the Saint Andrews Wharfinger at (506)529-5170.

Travelling times to Saint Andrews from:
Saint John, New Brunswick - 1 hour
Halifax, Nova Scotia - 5 hours
Toronto, Ontario - 12 hours
Ottawa, Ontario - 10 hours
Montreal, Quebec - 8 hours

St. Stephen, NB - 20 minutes
Calais, Maine - 20 minutes
Portland, Maine - 5 hours
Boston, MA - 6 hours