Accommodations

The host hotel for this symposium is the Fairmont Algonquin Hotel located in the heart of St Andrews.  A Maritime tradition in its second century of impeccable hospitality, The Fairmont Algonquin blends old world charm with modern luxury and is Canada’s historic seaside resort. Overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay sits this historical Tudor-style “Castle-by-the-Sea”, an idyllic resort that has welcomed iconic leaders, world royalty and travelers with warm, authentic Maritime hospitality since 1889.

Please book with the Algonquin Hotel at the guaranteed room rate of $149.00 (Canadian dollars) before September 4, 2009.  http://www.fairmont.com/algonquin/

Travel Information

Fairmont Algonquin Hotel Map and Directions | Mapquest Directions

St Andrews is Easily Accessible from Three Major Airports:

Saint John Airport (1.5 hours) http://www.saintjohnairport.com/

Fredericton Airport (2 hours) http://yfcmobile.ca/

Bangor, Maine International Airport (2.5 hours) http://www.flybangor.com/

Area Attractions

The symposium is taking place in St Andrews New Brunswick.  Founded in 1783 by the United Empire Loyalists from Maine, St. Andrews is one of Canada’s oldest towns and is located on the shores of Passamaquoddy Bay, an inlet of the Bay of Fundy. In the late 1800’s, hotels were built and amenities added to make St. Andrews-by-the-Sea the first choice in Canadian resorts. Today, St. Andrews offers all the features of a thriving modern resort, yet its streets remain steeped in turn of the century charm. Although St. Andrews is a small town, it is quite cosmopolitan as a result of its well-educated workforce and concentration of well-to-do retirees.  St. Andrews, in keeping with its resort status, offers some of the best cuisine found in New Brunswick, unique gift shops, art galleries, and a range of cultural activities.  There are also numerous hiking trails and beaches a short drive away or within walking distance of the Algonquin Hotel.

Major elements in the St. Andrews’ economy are ocean research and tourism. St. Andrews is home to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Biological Station, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre and the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

The town boasts seven churches providing ministry and pastoral services for most of the major religions.

For more information visit http://www.standrewsbythesea.ca/

Kingsbrae Gardens http://www.kingsbraegarden.com/

Minister’s Island http://www.ministersisland.org/

Quoddy Link - http://www.quoddylinkmarine.com

Fundy Tide Runners - http://www.fundytiderunners.com

Island Quest Marine- http://www.islandquestmarine.com

Tall Ship Whale Adventures - http://www.jollybreeze.com

Atlantic Salmon Federation Interpretive Center   http://www.asf.ca/interpretive.php

Huntsman Marine Science Center http://www.huntsmanmarine.ca/

Rossmount Inn http://www.rossmountinn.com/