Ministers Island — Local services in Town of Saint Andrews

A unique spot steeped in history and natural landscapes.

As this is a tidal island, it's only accessible by land during certain times of the day. You can find those tide times easily on the site. We walked over, but if you decide to drive over close to when the tide first ebbs, make sure to stay more so to the left hand side as the ground is still quite wet and loose. Whether you're walking or driving, you need to wait in line and pay the entrance fee which we thought was expensive at first, but not after leaving.

We walked the island and it took pretty much the entire time from low to about a half hour or so from high tide. It's surprisingly large and there are many well marked trails. To see the main sites if you're short on time, just follow the trails up the centre of the island and then circle back right. The tour guides that peppered certain areas were very friendly, helpful and truly enjoyed the history they were explaining to us which always lends itself to a more exciting experience. The grounds and buildings are so carefully maintained, you can also tell the people handling it care...

I was unsure about visiting here at first but my husband really wanted to so we did and I’m glad. It was cool to watch the tide change. We sat at mainland for an hour prior. For a minute I thought “there’s no way all of the water will be gone to drive across” but sure enough at noon we were able to drive across. Opening time was 11:45-6. We toured the barn which we were in awe in. The Ministers house and creamery are near it. Then we went to see Van Horne’s house and it was amazing. It really takes you back in time. The house is huge and beautiful. Looking at his paintings and seeing the grandson’s room were my favourite. If you look up you will see a wall painting by Sir William for his grandson. Then we went out to see the bathhouse which is neat. All the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They do a terrific job at answering any...

I have visited Minister's Island many times during my life. On the island is Sir William Van Horne's summer estate that the public can tour. It is currently owned by the province of New Brunswick. There is a windmill, cottages, home, barn, carriage house and more. It is one of my favorite places to visit when I get back home. Just make sure to plan your visits around the changing tide. It can only be accessed at certain times when the tide is low enough to drive over. When the tide is high, the road disappears under the sea. The bath house is probably my favorite structure. Sir William Van Horne had built a swimming pool so to speak that never needed cleaning next to the bath house. It was a pool on the red rocks that filled and emptied with refreshing salt water dependent on our...