We're off to scenic St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada for several days of fun and activities. St. Andrews is a 6-7 hour drive from Boston, just 1/2 hour over the border from Calais Maine. It is right on the Bay of Fundy which has some of the highest tides in the world.
Our activities will include bicycling, hiking and golf.
The main attraction is Ministers Island, home to a 50 room mansion built by Sir William Van Horne in the 1890's. The estate captures the characteristic features of landscape design of the time including formal gardens, a farm, recreational facilities, and forests, all integrated into Atlantic Canada's rolling landscape and dramatic views. The estate buildings include the mansion and a collection of highly original and innovative structures designed by Montreal architect Edward Maxwell: a massive two-storey barn, an ocean-front bathhouse, a windmill, and a gas plant. The 500 acre island is only accessible by car, bicycling or by foot at low tide. Don't worry - tides and admission hours are highly visible.
Other sites and activities include Kingsbrae Gardens, whale watching, an 18th century blockhouse, a charming 18th century downtown and more.
We will be staying at the historic Kennedy House, 218 Water St., St. Andrews, NB Pricing includes all taxes, and fees. You will need a valid passport for this trip. All pricing is in Canadian Dollars. Currently the Canadian dollar is trading at approximately CDN $1.00 = USD 0.72 I am currently trying to arrange a nearby cofee/breakfast and farewell dinner venue as this is not part of the hotel offering due to renovation work.
Space is very limited. Single rooms (king or queen bed) are CDN $387.00 plus 18.5% taxes and fees per room. This is for three nights
There are only 3 double rooms (Queen or double beds) for CDN$ 537.00 plus 18.5% taxes and fees per room. This is for three nights **NOTE - You will be placed on a waitlist if you choose this option. There are no more available as of 8/17/26**
Please call me at (781) 775-1824 or email me at massprocess@msn.com for room assignment. I will need your credit card info but you won't be charged until you check in to the hotel. No cancellation penalty up to 48 hours before check in but there are no refunds after 48 hours prior to check in. You are not registered for the hotel or guaranteed a room until you have spoken with or emailed me
Admission to Ministers Island and the mansion is CDN 20.13 over 65 (add CDN 2.00 under 65)
Admission to Kingsbrae Gardens is CN 19.55
Further details on biking, hiking and golfing to follow.
Activity leaders are Neal Schmitt for hiking, Nora McKenna for golfing and Alan Ulrich for biking
Helmets for bicycling are required by law.
Please be sure to cancel online if you need to or call if canceling day of.
