Drive Across the Ocean floor at low tide to see Ministers Island. A must-visit destination for those looking to experience Canadian history and natural beauty in a unique and unforgettable way. This National historic site spans over 500 acres and is located in the Town of St. Andrews.
The estate found on the island was constructed by Sir William Van Horne, a prominent figure in Canadian history who led the completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway. The estate, also played a significant role in the development of other resort communities, including the region's very own St. Andrews, Canada's first resort Communty.
During your visit, you can take a guided tour of the estate buildings, explore the nature trails with their stunning ocean views, attend a Sunday Island concert or Island Festival, or tour the grounds and buildings of the former Van Horne Summer Estate. The estate also features paintings by Van Horne, a talented amateur artist and collector, who used the island estate to encourage Canadian landscape painting.
