Many features make St Andrews an appealing destination for both travellers and residents. The historic Fairmont Algonquin hotel, one of the many original Canadian Pacific properties across the country, is a popular resort hotel, complete with spa, outdoor pool, golf course and other amenities. Just steps down the road is the magnificent 27-acre Kingsbrae Garden, a national award winning public garden, open daily, 9am to 6pm, from mid-May to mid-October and then again for the Town_fs _gA Season of Lights and Wonder_h winter festival in November and December, with the _gGarden of Lights and Festival of Trees_h. There are many themed gardens, composed of over 50,000 perennials, shrubs and trees ? Gravel, Children_fs Fantasy, Bird & Butterfly, Knot, Rock, Heather, Scents & Sensitivity, Edible, Perennial, Rose and Therapy Gardens, to name a few. Other features include a 1/3 scale genuine Dutch windmill, miles of ancient cedar hedges, a cedar maze, ponds, streams, ducks, goats and peacocks, as well as a Garden Cafe, Gift Shop & Art Gallery. (Low fees, guided or self-guided tours, free parking, handicapped accessible, motorized cart tours available by appointment or chance, for a small surcharge) more information at www.kingsbraegarden.com and toll-free phone: 866-566-8687
Other local features are the St Andrews Blockhouse, Ross Memorial Museum, Sherrif Andrews House, Huntsman Marine Science Centre, numerous whale & wildlife touring options, Atlantic Salmon Interpretive Centre, Katy's Cove, Ministers Island, Charlotte County Archives & Old Gaol, many local artisans, unique shopping and all levels of dining and accommodations.