Plan your visit
St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site
Situated on New Brunswick’s west coast in charming St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, St. Andrews Blockhouse overlooks the harbour, offering stunning views of the Bay of Fundy tides. Plan to spend an hour touring the site and park-like grounds. St. Andrews is a 30-minute drive from the US/Canada border. It’s a 1-hour and 15-minutes drive from Saint John, and two hours from the Fredericton airport.
Fees
Daily visitor fees. Free admission for youth.
Weather
Seasonal and local weather, and trends
Visitor safety
The Passamaquoddy Bay flows into the Bay of Fundy.
Improvements and infrastructure
What to know before travel: facilities, roads, bridges, trails, and visitor facility improvements.
Facilities and services
More information about the blockhouse, lookout, accessible facilities, and more
How to get here
Location
23 Joes Point Road
Saint Andrews, N.B.
E5B 2J7
Phone (June to August)
506‑529‑4270
Phone (September to May)
506‑636‑4011
Email
martello@pc.gc.ca
Directions
The site is located in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. The town is:
- 30 minute drive east of Calais, Maine.
- 1 hour drive west of Saint John, New Brunswick.
When travelling on Route 1:
- Turn south onto Highway 127 at Exit 14 or 29;
- Drive for 10-15 minutes until you reach Reed Avenue;
- Turn right at Harriet Street and right again at the bottom of the street;
- Watch for local signs indicating the Blockhouse.
Facilities and services
Accessible parking
Accessible services
Bus parking
Dogs on leash
Information
Lookout
Parking
Picnic area
Restaurant or café
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
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