St. Andrews by-the-Sea

AM

• Departure (depending on the boarding point).
• Box lunch at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden.
• Visit to the New Brunswick Botanical Garden.
  • Spanning several hectares, this garden offers impressive biodiversity, where visitors can explore various thematic sections ranging from exotic gardens to local plantings. It is a place of peace and beauty, perfect for a quiet stroll.

PM

• Check-in and dinner at the hotel.
• Free evening.

AM

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Luggage checkout.
• Visit to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery – Fredericton
  • Canadian cultural institution founded by Lord Beaverbrook in 1959, this museum is the largest gallery in Atlantic Canada and possesses an internationally renowned collection of Canadian, Indigenous, British, and worldwide art, including Dalí, Turner, Emily Carr, and Tom Thomson.
• Visit to Kings Landing
  • This open-air historic village, located on the banks of the Saint John River, transports you to the 19th century, allowing you to explore the daily life of Canadian pioneers. With its carefully restored buildings, artisans in period costumes, and captivating demonstrations, Kings Landing offers a unique immersive experience.
• Group lunch on site.

PM

• Visit and tasting at Yip Cider
  • This cidery produces a variety of ciders from apples grown locally in New Brunswick. The company takes its name from Yip Mackay, who bought the land in 1964 and planted apple trees there every year. What was once a family hobby of making cider has transformed into a commercial business officially launched in 2017 by the third generation of the Mackay family.
• Check-in at the Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews.
• Dinner ($) and free evening.

AM

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Whale watching cruise
  • The Bay of Fundy is one of the best places in the world to see whales (fin whale, minke whale, and sometimes humpback whale)
• Lunch ($) in St. Andrews.

PM

• Guided tour of St. Andrews with a local French-speaking guide.
  • Renowned as one of New Brunswick’s most picturesque destinations for its historic buildings, breathtaking views of the Bay of Fundy, and seaside resort atmosphere
• Free visit to Kingsbrae Gardens
  • This award-winning horticultural masterpiece spans 27 acres and features themed gardens, sculptures, a maze, and even animals.
• Dinner ($) in St. Andrews.

AM

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Luggage out.
• Crossing and guided tour of Ministers Island
  • Unique 500-acre national historic site, the island’s distinctive feature is its access: it can only be reached at low tide, by driving or walking directly on the ocean floor along the natural tidal flats path.
• Lunch ($) in St. John.

PM

• Guided tour of the 21st Century Gratitude Monument.
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Dinner at the Brix Experience in Moncton.
  • Innovative culinary and oenological center located in downtown Moncton, housed in a historic century-old building, this space combines a café, a cooking school, and a wine cellar.
• Return to the hotel and free evening.

AM

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Luggage checkout.
• Departure for the return.

PM

• Quick lunch ($) on the way.