The Anchorage Provincial Park
Park New Brunswick provincial park with coastal scenery
The Anchorage Provincial Park is a small coastal provincial park in southwestern New Brunswick that protects a stretch of shoreline and recreational beach near the town of St. Andrews. It provides basic day-use and shoreline access in a maritime setting.
The park offers beach and picnic areas and access to sheltered coastal water typical of the Passamaquoddy Bay/Charlotte County coastline. It is used for swimming, shoreline walking and family outings in summer months.
The site has been managed by provincial authorities as a recreational and conservation area to provide public access to the coast and preserve local shoreline values.
The park lies on New Brunswick’s southwestern coast close to the town of St. Andrews, within easy driving distance for visitors based in that town and the surrounding county.
- Coastal location: Sits on the coast near the town of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and provides direct access to a sandy shoreline and sheltered waters for small craft and shoreline activities.
How to Get to The Anchorage Provincial Park #
The park is accessed by local roads off Route 1 and Route 7 near Black River Bridge; nearest larger centers are Saint John (about 40-60 minutes’ drive). There is limited parking at trailheads; check local signage for seasonal closures.
Tips for Visiting The Anchorage Provincial Park #
- Walk the shoreline at low tide to see foamstone formations and exposed bedrock layers most visitors miss.
- Bring bug repellent during summer - the mosquitoes concentrate near marshier coves.
- Ask at the park kiosk about tide times; some trails skirt tidal pools that are impassable at high tide.
Best Time to Visit The Anchorage Provincial Park #
Summer provides the best conditions for exploring the coast and camping; spring and fall are quieter but cooler.
Weather & Climate near The Anchorage Provincial Park #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1254 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (132 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
