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Charlotte County, the Southern Shore

Originally Posted:

Fri, Jul 10, 2020

Here’s where the Atlantic Ocean rises to become the Bay of Fundy, creating a coastline filled with can’t-miss activities for your stay. It’s also where many settlers first arrived in New Brunswick and put their stamp on communities like Saint Andrews and St. Stephen, where street names and historic sites still evoke those days gone by. 

 

A bird's eye view of Saint-Andrews, photo by Cindy Kohler
A bird's-eye-view of Saint Andrews | Photo by Cindy Kohler

 

 

This is a haven of fine dining with Rossmount Inn, Treadwell Inn, Kennedy Inn, Dominion Hill, and the world renowned Algonquin Hotel all offering tempting choices as well as fine accommodations. The lovely Kingsbrae Garden offers a unique dining experience surrounded by one of Canada’s top horticultural masterpieces. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

My travels through New Brunswick continue. We had the most sublime meal at the Rossmount Inn at the southern tip of New Brunswick last night. I focussed on local seafood as I love to do when by the sea. We started with clamato Oyster shooters which were fun and gorgeous (swipe across to see). This lobster cocktail was perfection itself. Beetroot, celeriac remoulade and perfectly cooked juicy lobster. My travelling companion had the most sublime ‪butter poached naked lobster with parisienne gnocchi and lobster-brandy reduction (swipe across!). I also had a bright yellowfin tuna with chia seed and black pepper corn crust. All in such a beautiful setting too. The perfect food for this unexpected heatwave. ☀️☀️☀️ Today: I will be meeting and interviewing local chefs (including the chef here in his lovely garden, keep an eye on my stories!), whale watching and travelling a little further into New Brunswick. We are on the move every day covering as much ground as we can. Meeting such lovely people as we go too. #explorecanada #explorenb #newbrunswick #saintandrews #lobster #lobsterclaw #seafood #atlanticcanada

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The Southern Shore offers whale watching, shark or deep-water fishing, sea glass hunting, and tidal pool hiking adventures. You can even drive across the ocean floor to experience the incredible history of the Van Horne Estate on Ministers Island. It’s also the only place where you can go island-hopping with four ferry rides and lots of lighthouses along the way - check out Campobello Island, Grand Manan Island, and Deer Island for a one-of-a-kind summer adventure. 

 

Whale watching on the Jolly Breeze, Saint Andrews 
Whale watching on the Jolly Breeze, Saint Andrews 

 

Road trip views on Campobello Island
Road trip views on Campobello Island

 

The region hosts three provincial parks – The Anchorage on Grand Manan Island, Herring Cove on Campobello Island, and New River Beach – as well as local beaches like Canal Beach, Katy’s Cove, and Oak Bay. You’ll always have room to walk, picnic, or just rest your mind while you dangle your toes in the water. 

 

 

Your photos almost take themselves when you visit New Brunswick’s Southern Shore region. Watching the glorious sunsets, you can almost see the world out beyond the ocean while you relax in one of its lovely, quiet nooks. Welcome to Charlotte County! 

 

QUICK LINKS: 

Food/Drink  
Rossmount Inn
Treadwell Inn
Kingsbrae Garden Café and Savour in the Garden
The Five Kings Restaurant & Picaroons Brewhouse
The Chocolate Museum

Accommodations 
Algonquin Hotel 
Dominion Hill 
Kennedy Inn 
Rossmount Inn
Tara Manor 

Parks 
Anchorage 
Herring Cove 
New River 

Outdoor Activities  
Canal Beach 
Katy’s Cove 
Oak Bay 
Green’s Point Lighthouse 
Deer Island Ferry  
Ministers Island  
Kingsbrae Garden 

 

Vacation Packages

 

KEFI TRAVEL  
Saint Andrews – 4 days, 3 nights 
Feel at home in this charming small seaside town while you explore Kingsbrae Gardens, go whale watching and explore local marine life.  
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FREEDOM TOURS  
Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour – 5 days 
Moncton, Saint John, Saint Andrews and whale-watching! 
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GET EXPLORING
Experiences and businesses listed below are ones we’ve verified as being open this season. We update this list regularly as new information comes in.

 

 

 

Gotta go?  
Call the local Visitor Information Centre at 506- 529-3556 for information on where to find open public washrooms. 

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