Minsters Island & Lunch on the Van Horne Estate

Minsters Island & Lunch on the Van Horne Estate

6.5 hours | Saint John (for the Bay of Fundy) | Y S J - 1 4 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Reversing Rapids
  • Bay of Fundy
Includes meal, Moderate activity

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Enjoy a glimpse into New Brunswick's history with a visit to Ministers Island, which is only accessible at low tide. Your 6.5-hour adventure begins with a leisurely coastal drive to the quaint seaside town of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and across the ocean floor to Ministers Island, once the summer home of Sir William Van Horne, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. During your tour of the island, you'll explore the spectacular 50-room mansion that reflects Van Horne's appreciation of art, music, entertainment and the finer things in life. After a light lunch, you'll return to St. Andrews to explore and browse the charming shops and boutiques housed in the historic buildings along Water Street. On your return drive to the ship, you'll stop for photos at Fallsview Park where the mighty Saint John River meets the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy, creating the renowned Reversing Rapids.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart ship for Ministers Island

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 42
Travel time: 01:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 3
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Drive across the ocean floor to Minister's Island

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 42
Travel time: 00:05
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Tour and lunch on Ministers Island

Time at site: 01:55
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 300
Steps: 40
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to Town of St Andrews including brief orientation tour

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 42
Travel time: 00:30
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Free time in seaside Town of St Andrews

Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 60
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Depart St Andrews for return drive to Saint John

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 42
Travel time: 01:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Visit Fallsview Park for photo opportunity and view the Reversing Rapids

Time at site: 00:15
Free time at site: 15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 25
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Return drive to the Pier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 42
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video opportunity: No