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The Anchorage Provincial Park

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The Anchorage Provincial Park essentials

Address: The Anchorage Provincial Park, near Black River Bridge, New Brunswick
Hours: Daylight hours
Admission: Free (day use); camping fees may apply locally
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About The Anchorage Provincial Park

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.
Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warmest weather and best conditions for shoreline walks and camping.
Shoulder seasons
May & Sep-Oct · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Fewer visitors and crisp air; some facilities may be closed.

Weather & Climate near The Anchorage Provincial Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 15 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -11° - -2° -13° 126 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
February - -10° - -1° -12° 89 mm - - 5.2 m/s - -
March - -5° - 3° -6° 116 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
April - 1° - 9° 1° 101 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
May - 5° - 15° 10° 100 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
June - 10° - 20° 15° 84 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
July - 13° - 23° 18° 78 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
August - 13° - 23° 18° 76 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
September - 9° - 19° 14° 110 mm - - 4.0 m/s - -
October - 4° - 13° 6° 119 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
November - -1° - 7° -1° 132 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
December - -7° - 1° -9° 123 mm - - 5.4 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.