Saint Andrew's By the Sea, New Brunswick 作者： 来源： 发布时间：2021-12-03
I.Population and Area
-Area
Land: 8.35 km2 (3.22 sq mi)
-Population (2016)
Total: 1,786
Density: 213.9/km2 (554/sq mi)
II.Natural Geography (environment and resources)
-Saint Andrews (2016 population: 1,786) is a town in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada. It is sometimes referred to in tourism marketing by its unofficial nickname "St. Andrews By-the-Sea". It is also known as "Qonasqamkuk" by the Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) Nation.
-Saint Andrews is located at the southern tip of a triangular-shaped peninsula (15 km on the west side, 12 km on the east side) extending into Passamaquoddy Bay at the western edge of Charlotte County. It is the shire town of the county.
-The town's street grid, laid out by Charles Morris about 1783, is oriented toward the waterfront, which faces Saint Andrews Harbour and the Western Channel, which is formed by Navy Island. Saint Andrews Harbour is situated at the mouth of the St. Croix River and the town sits on the river's east bank at its discharge point into the bay.
-The town is directly opposite the community of Robbinston, Maine, 2 kilometres to the west across the river mouth.
-In addition to Navy Island, Ministers Island is another island in Passamaquoddy Bay that is adjacent to the town on its eastern boundary.
-Despite its proximity to the Canada–United States border, the nearest border crossings are 30 km away at St. Stephen or via a ferry service at Deer Island.
-Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Saint Andrews has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps
III.ECONOMY
-Average Hourly Rate in St Andrews, New Brunswick：C$14.64
-The average salary in St Andrews, New Brunswick is C$14.64. Trends in wages decreased by -100.0 percent in Q1 2020. The cost of living in St Andrews, New Brunswick is 100 percent higher than the national average.
-Website: https://www.payscale.com/research/CA/Location=St-Andrews-New-Brunswick/Salary
IV.Industrial Characteristics
-In order to grow the economy and increase population, Saint Andrews has focused economic development on its primary industry, tourism. While more and more tourists are coming, this puts additional strain on municipal infrastructure: roads are clogged with traffic, natural amenities like trails and parks are overrun, and rental and housing prices have soared due to the AirBnB effect. The ecological and cultural heritage that draws many to Saint Andrews is being literally eroded by increased foot traffic, and tranquil maritime views are now dotted with cruise ships. Although there is an initial boost to the economy, employment is increasingly seasonal and with no signs of economic diversification, it is increasingly difficult to attract new, year-round residents. In the long term, the tourism economy cannot sustain itself. The lack of year-round opportunity means youth leave and do not return and immigrants do not choose to settle down. When business owners retire, they do so without secession plans. Due to decreasing services and amenities, tourists increasingly seek other markets. A shrinking tax-base, growing disparity between rich and poor, and decreasing opportunities for youth continue to exacerbate community development issues.
-Website: https://www.townofsaintandrews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/backgroundreportadopted1.pdf
V.Attractions
1.Kingsbrae Garden
-Kingsbrae Garden includes some of the great traditions in gardening, including the White, Rose, Knot, Perennial and Cottage gardens. Kingsbrae Garden is a place where traditional and modern gardening styles and plant materials are employed to enrich, preserve, and promote gardening. These include the Rhododendron, Heath & Heather, Ornamental Shrub, Dwarf Container, Bird & Butterfly, Herb, Hydrangea, Scents & Sensitivity, Knot, Rose, Perennial and Gravel gardens.
-The Container Garden is an example of the extensive varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers which can be grown in containers of all kinds on patios, terraces, rooftops, and decks. Our Orchard contains several heirloom varieties of apple trees. The adjacent Edible Garden showcases edible plants, fruits, and berries, both native and exotic. The Therapy and Scents & Sensitivity gardens are specially designed for those with special needs. The Children’s Garden and Fantasy Garden provide outdoor environments for fun and learning. Even a stroll in the woods can be learning adventure in our Acadian forest. Interpretive panels can be found along the paths, and a brochure is available in the Visitor Centre. Frequent rest and lookout sites are provided here and throughout the Garden.
-ADDRESS:
220 King Street, Saint Andrews New Brunswick E5B 1Y8 Canada.
-PHONES&toll free: +(866) 566-8687, +(506) 529-3335
-E-MAIL: kgoffice@kingsbraegarden.com
-Website: https://www.kingsbraegarden.com/
2.Jolly Breeze Whale Adventures
-The “Jolly Breeze of St. Andrews” is a classic Tall Ship built in New Zealand and specializes in providing a wonderful and memorable experience for children as well as adults. ‘A Slice of Life’ watching whales and other wildlife aboard a Tall Ship in the Bay of Fundy!
-After you are welcomed aboard and receive the often humorous safety speech, we will travel across the Passamaquoddy Bay, viewing seals that may be sunning themselves on rocks if the tide is low and swimming nearby if the water is high, until she reaches the playground of the whales, the rich feeding grounds of the Bay of Fundy that entice the whales to this region year after year. Besides the main four species of whales in this area, we also enjoy watching the Harbor Porpoise and sometimes white sided dolphins slice through and leap out of the water. Spectacular soaring bald Eagles and many other pelagic sea birds feed here as well.
-Passengers aboard “The Jolly Breeze of St. Andrews” enjoy comfortable seating on the main deck. Once on our way, you may stroll about exploring this famous vessel. Below decks are two washrooms, luxurious heated lounge, a private baby/change room and sleeping for ten! Help yourself to an extra jacket, lap blanket or sunscreen. We have you covered! The 3.5 hour tours are suitable for all ages from babies and toddlers, to adults and senior seniors.
-TEL: 1-506-529-8116
-Website: https://jollybreeze.com/tall-ship/the-trip/
3.Ministers Island
-Ministers Island is an historic Canadian island in New Brunswick's Passamaquoddy Bay near the town of St. Andrews.
-Consquamcook or Quanoscumcook Island had been inhabited by Passamaquoddy centuries earlier, traces of their occupation evidenced by the presence of shell middens. Today the Ministers Island Pre-Columbian ("pre-contact") shell middens are designated as a National Historic Site and commemorated by a cairn.
-The 200-hectare (490-acre) island stands several hundred metres offshore immediately northeast of the town and is a geographical novelty in that it is accessible at low tide by a wide gravel bar suitable for vehicular travel.
-Ministers Island became famous in the last decade of the nineteenth century as the summer home of Sir William Van Horne, the president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. By the time of Van Horne’s death in 1915, the island had been transformed into a small Xanadu, sporting a sandstone mansion furnished in the most lavish late Edwardian manner, manicured grounds, scenic roads, greenhouses turning out exotic fruits and vegetables, as well as a breeding farm producing prize-winning Clydesdale horses and Dutch Belted cattle. It was the most spectacular of many palatial summer homes in St. Andrews, which since the creation of the St. Andrews Land Company in 1888 and the arrival of Van Horne in 1891, had become a watering place of note on the Canadian east coast.
-TEL: 506-529-5081
-Off-season: 506-529-5081
-Website: https://www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca/Products/M/Ministers-Island/
VI.History
-Previous to the establishment of European settlers in New Brunswick, the people of the Peskotomuhkati settled the Saint Andrews peninsula and used the southern point as meeting place. "Qonasqamkuk", as Saint Andrews is known to the Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) Nation, is often referred to as the place of "the ancient fireplace". In recent years site is locally known as "Indian Point".
-Saint Andrews was founded in 1783 by United Empire Loyalists, including John Dunn of Staten Island, New York, and named in honour of St Andrews, Scotland. The town is well preserved, with many original buildings still in place (some of which were floated to the town on barges from Castine, Maine at the end of the Revolutionary War). There are many layers of history visible starting from the late 18th century, including the town's well-known formal grid street layout and many historic buildings. Many of the commercial buildings on Water Street date from the 19th century. Between 1820 and 1860, the port of Saint Andrews was used extensively during the Irish Migration. The Irish were first quarantined at Hospital Island, situated a few kilometers in Passamaquoddy Bay. By the 1851 Census, more than 50% of the town's population had been born in Ireland.
-The town's first seaside hotel, the Argyll, opened in 1881 followed in 1889 by The Algonquin, a resort situated on a hill overlooking the town, making Saint Andrews Canada's first seaside resort community. The old-fashioned Argyll burned down in 1892 and was never rebuilt and the Algonquin burned in 1914 but was rebuilt one year later. It remains an iconic symbol of the town.
VII.Other information
-Infrastructure
-TD Bank Group, one of Canada’s largest international banks, announced in April 2018 the creation of a nearshore finance operations centre that will employ over 1,000 people in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The world’s most successful companies are taking advantage of the nearshore value proposition offered by New Brunswick. In fact, most of Canada’s major banks now have strategic nearshore shared services centers in New Brunswick, servicing their national and international footprints.
-Advantageously located on Canada’s beautiful East Coast, the province easily enables international companies to support their global footprint and service clients across North America and Eurasia in the same business day. Combine that advantage with low costs of doing business and everything is in place to be successful operating from New Brunswick.
-KPMG has consistently recognized New Brunswick cities among the lowest cost jurisdictions overall in North America. When total operating costs such as lease, labor, utilities, and taxes are considered, New Brunswick is the lowest cost option on either side of the border.
-Across sectors, international businesses are taking note of New Brunswick. From IT and Cybersecurity to Financial Services and Fintech to Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Health, the province’s location, infrastructure, research capacity, and wealth of skilled talent are attracting a critical mass of world-class companies.
-The province’s strategic nearshore value proposition has attracted many top American and international companies including Salesforce, IBM, HCL Technologies, Xerox, Hinduja Global Solutions, ExxonMobil, FedEx, and UPS.
-July 2018 saw Tech Mahindra, one of India’s largest IT companies, select New Brunswick as the location for its strategic nearshore operation. “The inauguration of our centre in New Brunswick marks a new milestone for Tech Mahindra’s international footprint and underlines the strong spirit of co-operation with the local authorities,” said company president Ritesh Idnani. “This is an exciting growth hub globally and offers enormous opportunity for not just Tech Mahindra, as one of the leading companies in business process services, but also the community at large.”
VIII.Contact information
-Government
Councillors:Guy Groulx, Kurt Gumushel, Edie Bishop, Andrew Harrison, Kate Akagi
Mayor: Doug Naish
-Address:
212 Water Street Saint Andrews, NB Canada E5B 1B4
-Phone: 506-529-5120 Fax: 506-529-5183 Email: town@townofstandrews.ca
-Town Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
-Website: https://www.townofsaintandrews.ca/