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St. Martins Farmers Market

Yet another reason to make scenic St. Martins your Sunday afternoon drive destination. Come for lunch and enjoy Thai, German and Jamaican cuisine or wood-fired pizza. The coffee’s hot and the smoothies are cold. Browse and chat with vendors of locally produced fudge, truffles, candy, bread, baking, preserves, farm produce, meats, soups, sewing, knitting, quilting, souvenirs, jewellery, ceramics, paintings, candles and British savoury pies. Come back often as the market continues to grow and we welcome new vendors.

St. Martins Country Inn

Situated in the heart of the magnificent Bay of Fundy, this restored Heritage inn (circa 1857) has a commanding view of the ocean in the historic fishing village of St. Martins, New Brunswick. Just a 30 minute drive from the Saint John airport, this 4-star heritage property is equipped with 16 uniquely furnished guest rooms with a combination of antiques and contemporary amenities as well as a licensed restaurant and dining room.

St. Martins

Once a shipbuilding centre, this gateway to the Fundy Trail Provincial Park is famous for its red cliffs, echo caves and birdwatching activities. This is a lovely seaside community whose daily rhythms are guided by the rising and falling of the World's Highest Tides. At high water, the colourful fishing boats bob in the water in the village harbour. Once the tide recedes, those same boats sit in the mud on the ocean floor! The harbour is tremendously photogenic. It's encircled by two covered bridges, a lighthouse and public gardens.

St. Martins Sea Caves

A popular place for rockhounds, birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.The sandstone caves are carved by the Bay of Fundy tides. Curious spelunkers can explore the caves at their leisure, at low tide only.

Quaco Head Lighthouse

Every lighthouse you see has a special attraction all its own and the Quaco Head Lighthouse is no exception. It stands on a scenic point with an excellent view of St. Martins' beach and the Fundy Trail coastline. This 1855 tower was replaced in 1966 and altered a decade later with a concrete structure. It's the perfect spot for a picnic and birdwatching. The Quaco Museum has several lighthouse artifacts, including the Fresnel lens from the old structure. Driving directions: Route 111 to St. Martins, West Quaco Road, turn left on Lighthouse Road.

Vaughan Creek Covered Bridge (Irish River No. 1)

New Brunswick's only two-lane covered bridge was built in 2022 on the same alignment as the original 1935, 22 m (72 ft.) Vaughan Creek covered brige, which served as the primary link between St. Martins and what is now the Fundy Trail Provincial Park.

Quaco Museum

A community museum with a focus on the shipbuilding heritage and local history of the St. Martins area. Immerse yourself in the halcyon days of New Brunswick shipbuilding and hear the fascinating stories of the men and women at sea in the golden age of sail. The museum explores the rich history of Quaco, St. Martins and the nearby historic shipbuilding community of Tynemouth Creek.

Fundy Trail Provincial Park

The Fundy Trail Provincial Park is a 2,559-hectare park featuring a 30-km (19-mi.) scenic drive hugging the Bay of Fundy coast. It's a fascinating ecosystem with waterfalls, discovery beaches, a canyon, 35 km (22 mi.) of hiking and biking trails, and over 20 lookouts with soul-inspiring views. Hike to the Walton Glen Gorge observation deck or explore Long Beach’s 2.5 km (1.5 mi.) shoreline.

Sandstone Chalets on the Bay

A-frame chalets offering open concept, fully equipped kitchen/dining/living room, 2 bedrooms, deck, BBQ, cozy hammocks, and fire tables. Located within walking distance to Harbour front, miles of beaches, a cafe, an ice-cream parlor, restaurants, and famous St. Martins Sandstone Sea Caves. Our chalets are warm and inviting, cozy and rustic with a romantic feel. Come share our hidden diamond in the rough, tucked away in the hillside, overlooking the beautiful Bay of Fundy!

Fundy Footpath

The footpath is a challenging wilderness trail that starts at the Fundy Trail suspension footbridge at Big Salmon River, near St. Martins, and hugs the coastline to Fundy National Park, near Alma. The eastern and western sections of the Fundy Footpath form a continuous trail from beginning to end. The rugged Fundy terrain leads up and down from an elevation of 0 to 300 m (984 ft.) across a dozen ravines and 2 tidal rivers that can only be crossed during low tide.

Bay Baie Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Historical inn beautifully decorated and featuring a sweeping staircase to 3 floors of self-contained suites, each with a cozy atmosphere and a unique black-and-white tiled washroom. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the scenic third-floor room overlooking the Bay of Fundy, and indulge in our locally sourced food and beverages at the main floor Bistro, which opens to a stunning view from our patio.

Fundy Biosphere Reserve

The Fundy Biosphere Reserve (FBR) is an area of over 430,000 ha (1,062,553 acres) of the upper Bay of Fundy coast in New Brunswick, stretching from St. Martins to the Tantramar Marsh, near Sackville, and inland to Moncton. Designated as a World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Culture Organization (UNESCO) in 2007, the Fundy Biosphere Reserve is a non-profit organization and receives no funding from UNESCO, or directly from any federal, provincial, or municipal government.

Aitkens Pewter

The Aitkens Pewter story began in Fredericton in 1972. Martin Aitken, then 17, had apprenticed with well-known pewterer Dr. Ivan Crowell and set up his own shop in the city of Fredericton. His father, Philip, joined him the following year and the Aitkens 'touchmark', the triple A in a circle, had its debut.Four decades later, that touchmark still represents the quality and craftsmanship that goes into every piece we make.

Mac's Beach

At the eastern end of this picturesque village is the beautiful Mac’s Beach, an unsupervised beach with food services available. At low tide you can explore the famous St. Martins sea caves, visual evidence of the tremendous power of the Fundy tides. Carved into the rugged, red sand cliffs, you’ll have about two hours to wander through them on either side of low tide.

Tynemouth Creek Covered Bridge

Built in 1927, this covered bridge is 29 m (94 ft.) in length. Driving directions: Route 1, Exit 137A-B, Route 111 East 27.3 km (16.9 mi.), Route 825 South 1.6 km (0.9 mi.), Tynemouth Creek Road 3.5 km (2.1 mi.), near St. Martins.

Pinewood Escapes

Set on twenty-three acres of wooded land, Pinewood Escapes offers year-round vacation rentals right on the lake. All of our newly built spaces feature private year-round hot tubs, fully equipped kitchens, king beds and fire pits.

Adair's Wilderness Lodge

Located in the wilderness of the Bay of Fundy region between the village of St. Martins, Fundy National Park and the town of Sussex.

Hardscrabble No. 2 Covered Bridge (Irish River No. 2)

Built in 1946, this covered bridge is 22 m (72 ft.) in length. Driving directions: Route 1, Exit 137A-B, Route 111 East 39.2 km (24.3 mi.) to St. Martins, onto Main Street.

Fundy Trail Provincial Park Interpretive Centre

The Big Salmon Interpretive Centre is built in the style of an 1800s logging bunkhouse in a picturesque setting overlooking the Big Salmon River, where a community with a sawmill, inn, school, homes and churches once stood. During the golden age of sail, the thriving shipbuilding and lumber industry led to the construction of over 500 ships in nearby St. Martins and surrounding areas — once described as one of the richest regions in Canada. Learn about this fascinating history and local stories through interpretive panels and an informative video.

Fundy Trail Provincial Park Beaches

Long Beach features a 2.5 km stretch of sandy shoreline rimmed with an interesting array of cobbled rocks. At low tide, the beach extends 500 metres into the bay so you can truly walk on the ocean floor. Picnic shelters, washrooms, and interpretive panels are found here, so pack a lunch and plan to spend the day. The park also has several discovery beaches—including Melvin, Pangburn, Seely and Big Salmon River—that are ideal to explore on an adventurous hike.