The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection

Located in what used to be the original Ganong candy factory, The Chocolate Museum offers an interactive way to learn about candy making in St. Stephen – a tradition that has lasted over a century. At the Museum, you will explore the history of the Ganong family and the wonder of chocolate with our hands-on exhibits, vintage chocolate boxes, and antique candy-making equipment and machines. Peek into the studio where Ganong’s famous hand dippers still craft chocolates the way they have for more than one hundred years, and learn the secret to making “Ganong’s best” chocolates.

Just a short walk from the Algonquin Resort, this 27-acre horticultural garden opened in 1998 featuring over 2,500 species of perennials as well as a wide variety of trees and shrubs. The property also includes an Art Gallery and Studio, Plant Centre, Gift Shop and two restaurants. Kingsbrae is a major tourist attraction in St. Andrews, and has won many horticultural awards including being named Garden of the Year in 2013 by the Canadian Garden Tourism Awards. They can comfortably accommodate large groups with a variety of experiences including “Flower in an Hour” lead by their artist, Geoff Slater. Painting supplies are included along with Wine and Cheese. Late April is also a perfect time to attend Garden Workshops and hands-on experience which cover a wide-range of topics such as “Preparing the Garden for the Season”, “Container Plants” or “Propagation”. The Kingsbrae Greenhouses will be the perfect location for these workshops as well as guided tours of the gardens as they get ready for summer.

Saint Andrews, NB or St. Andrews By-the-Sea as it is commonly called was founded in 1783 by the United Empire Loyalists. This little seaside town is well preserved with many of the original buildings still gracing the town. Some of these buildings were barged to the area from Castine, Maine at the end of the Revolutionary War and are listed under the New Brunswick and Canadian Registry of Historic Places making it one of the best-preserved examples of colonial heritage in North America with over 300 historic buildings. Genny Simard, Turtle Shore Adventures, coordinates and guides tours for groups with a duration of 2-3 hours). She has developed two memorable and interactive tours popular with many groups: History-Mystery Tour Our guide from the 1880's will take you through our historic town to see some important sites and learn some quirky stories about smuggling, ships, robbers and merchants. Be a witness to a stabbing, and try to solve the mystery as you meet some local characters from the late 1800 period. Includes a warm beverage of your choice. (2 hours; 20 people maximum) Tall Tales and Legends Great stories from the past await you! Hear the tales of how this town came together, and how some families made their fortunes, while others got destroyed by greed, fires and murder. This walk will take you on a guided tour of the main streets of town, and historical sites such as the old Gaol and Courthouse, Sheriff Andrews’ house, Ross Memorial Museum, and the Anglican Church. (2-3 hours; 20 people maximum)

The Huntsman has an enormous display that depicts the magnitude of the Bay of Fundy tides anchors the aquarium, while Huntsman's resident harbour seals Loki and Snorkel entertain you with their antics. Visitors to Huntsman also enjoy our sturgeon, seahorses, salmon, intertidal creatures, and underwater viewing of Bay of Fundy fishes. Other things to enjoy include the Periwinkle Café & Gift Shop, children's play area, feature films, interactive displays, the walking path to the beach, and so much more!

Just a few minutes from the Algonquin Resort, experience a drive across the ocean floor on the Bay of Fundy at low tide to access the enchanting Ministers Island. This 500-acre island is home to the fifty-room summer estate of Sir William Van Horne, the first president of and the driving force behind the Canadian Pacific Railway. Visit his residence and other buildings, including Canada’s largest architect-designed barn.

Katy’s Cove is a natural wonder located in the heart of beautiful St Andrews by the Sea. Katy’s Cove has a warm, salt water public beach in an enclosed cove to provide an outstanding recreational experience with free admission for all to enjoy.

The Ross Memorial Museum is housed in a red brick Georgian mansion built in 1824, one of St. Andrews’ many historic and architecturally significant buildings. Once the residence of Loyalist Harris Hatch, the Ross Memorial Museum is now furnished with the stunning furniture and decorative arts collection of Henry Phipps Ross and Sarah Juliette Ross. An American couple, the Rosses came to St. Andrews for a picnic early in 1902, fell in love with the area, bought an estate on the edge of town and summered here for the next forty years! Their collection was amassed during those years and features the fine work of 19th century New Brunswick cabinetmakers, American and Canadian artists, oriental carpets and objets d’art from their world travels. The Rosses later purchased Chestnut Hall to become a museum of their collection — and a lasting legacy of their affection for St. Andrews.