What to do and see in Saint Andrews, Canada: The Best Things to do

Join us aboard one of our 2 (two) Zodiac Hurricanes for an exciting, safe, stable and dry whale watching excursion. In our 24th season of operation, we pride ourselves on the exceptional experience offered at Fundy Tide Runners. Look forward to meeting you !

Whales and Wildlife Catamaran Style Departing from historic St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada our Bay of Fundy whale and wildlife cruises provide the opportunity to experience whales and so much more! Come cruise the Fundy Isles and experience her rugged seascapes, abundant lighthouses and powerful tides. Observe whales, seals, porpoise, bald eagles, and a variety of seabirds from the decks of our spacious modern power catamaran. Our first class educational interpretation and limited passenger capacity ensures an experience like no other. Get up close and personal with a variety of undersea life with our onboard touch tank. Using modern passenger vessel design and sufficient cruise duration, our family business delivers environmentally conscience expeditions designed with the opportunity to see, learn, and experience more! Welcome Aboard!

Whale watch tours aboard New Brunswick's most beautiful tall ship the "Jolly Breeze" or our high speed, jet drive zodiac "Jolly Hurricane". See whales, seals, porpoise, eagles and more in the infamous Bay of Fundy, departing from the picturesque seaside town of St. Andrews. Haul a jib on the Jolly Breeze or sit back and enjoy as we quietly motor/sail along. Licensed bar, washroom and sheltered cabin below along with lap blankets and jackets . Children's pirate costumes, face painting, coloring, steer the boat 'Captains' certificates and more! Touch tank with starfish, crabs and other inter-tidal sea life education. Trained guides provide ongoing nature and historical interpretation. Breakfast included on the morning tour and homemade soup on the mid-day and afternoon tours. Family and group discounts. Tour time about 3.5 hours A SLICE OF LIFE! Jolly Hurricane is a smaller, faster vessel seating 12, each with individual shock absorbing seats. Washroom aboard. Approx. 2.5 hours of Fun!

Come visit the Charlotte County Archives! Located in the "Old Gaol" the Charlotte County Archives serves to preserve the history of the Charlotte County Area and is home to an extensive collection of records. Receive a fascinating tour of the Old Gaol and the Courthouse from one of our knowledgeable tour guides and step inside a jail cell, sit in the 'hot seat, and learn of our famous inmates, ghostly occurrences, and curious court cases. Tours are family friendly and by donation. *Our 2019 pamphlets list incorrect hours of operation. This summer we are open 7 days a week from 10:00am-4:30 pm*

Fun tours and hikes around beautiful and historic St Andrews-by-the-Sea, in a 4WD 4-door convertible Jeep with an experienced biologist with a passion for the local unique stories. Hear the tall tales of this seaside town, and explore the beach at low tide for amazing wildlife. We have tours ranging from 1 to 3 hours or more, for everyone. Laughing guaranteed! Free hotel pick up around St Andrews.

COVID-19 UPDATE: As of June 12, 2020 we will be encouraging visiting us by appointment in order to ensure we can monitor numbers. Contact the museum via phone or email to book your tour today! Dayspring is the largest home in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, Canada. It was built in 1928 for Lewis Egerton Smoot, an American businessman from Washington. In 1947 Dayspring was sold to Algoma Steel, then owned by Sir James Dunn. Algoma transferred ownership to Sir James and he and his third wife, Marcia Anastasia Christoforides. In 1995 Dayspring was purchased by Vincent Prager, a lawyer from Montreal and the only son of Eva Prager O.C. and eldest grandson of Joseph Oppenheimer R.P. In 2011 when he donated it to The Joseph and Fanny Oppenheimer Foundation so that a Museum could be opened – the Oppenheimer-Prager Museum at Dayspring – to exhibit works by Joseph Oppenheimer and Eva Prager, as well as the estates history with the Dunn’s and Beaverbrooks

The magnificent 27-acre horticultural garden has much to offer, with over 50,000 perennials in many themed gardens, engaging animals, an annual National Sculpture Competition, ponds, streams, old-growth Acadian forest, activities for children and much more. Come and tour for yourself to see what has prompted this and numerous other awards Kingsbrae Garden. There is something for everyone!

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