# Essential St Andrews Travel Guide: What to See & Do

**Discover St Andrews, New Brunswick: A Historic Town by the Sea**

St Andrews by-the-Sea is one of New Brunswick’s most charming coastal towns. Set beside Passamaquoddy Bay, it brings together maritime scenery, layered history, and a relaxed artistic atmosphere, offering an appealing introduction to the region’s shoreline and island landscapes.

## A Town Shaped by Loyalist History

Founded in 1783 by United Empire Loyalists from Maine, St Andrews developed during the political changes that followed the American Revolution. Some settlers from Castine mistakenly believed they lived in Canada. When the border placed their community in the United States, they transported their homes by barge to New Brunswick.

Several of these early structures remain, adding an unusual human story to the town’s historic character.

## Things to Do in St Andrews

Walking through St Andrews reveals broad streets lined with painted wooden houses, old churches, independent boutiques, galleries, and welcoming cafés. Its carefully preserved architecture gives the town a peaceful, distinctly traditional feel, while the surrounding bay keeps its identity firmly connected to the sea.

Outdoor experiences nearby include:

- Kayaking
- Coastal walks
- Excursions into the rugged islands and waters of Passamaquoddy Bay

For travelers researching things to do in St Andrews, the town is best appreciated at an unhurried pace. Exploring its heritage buildings, browsing local art, and enjoying the waterfront offer a richer sense of place than a checklist of attractions.

Among the best places to visit in New Brunswick, St Andrews stands out for its combination of Loyalist history, coastal beauty, and small-town ease.

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## More in Canada

- [St John’s](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/st-johns.md)
- [Winnipeg](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/winnipeg.md)
- [Charlottetown](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/charlottetown.md)
- [Dawson City](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/dawson-city.md)
- [Saint John](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/saint-john.md)
- [Saskatoon](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/saskatoon.md)

## Elsewhere in Canada

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- [Sydney](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/nova-scotia/sydney.md) — Nova Scotia
- [Clarence-Rockland](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/ontario/clarence-rockland.md) — Ontario
- [Hamilton](https://neywo.com/destinations/canada/ontario/hamilton.md) — Ontario

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