Visitor Information
The Fundy Discovery Aquarium is located at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy and perfectly positioned to access one of the world’s most biologically productive ecosystems. Our tides are the highest in the world, shifting every six hours to transform the landscape all around us, and exposing the intertidal life for us to explore.
Huntsman welcomes nearly 40,000 guests each and every year. Many explorers are day trippers looking to get away from their busy city life while others are vacationers to our beautiful seaside resort community of Saint Andrews by-the-Sea. The Fundy Discovery Aquarium greets most of our guests during the warm summer season but our facility also hosts family and adult activities all year round as we play an integral role within our active community.
Location
Fundy Discovery Aquarium is located at 1 Lower Campus Road, Saint Andrews, NB E5B 2L7 and just a few minutes drive from downtown St. Andrews. Turn off of Highway 127, coming from St. Stephen/Fredericton, onto Marine Science Drive then drive straight, part way down a hill and turn right onto Lower Campus Road (just prior to the gates for entry to the Fisheries & Oceans Canada St. Andrews Biological Station).
Free parking is provided while you visit the Fundy Discovery Aquarium within our own ample parking lot.
Admissions
General admission provides access to Fundy Discovery Aquarium galleries and exhibits, Crabtree Seal Habitat, Dunn Theatre, and outdoor spaces, including beautiful grounds, play area and beach access when our tides allow.
Tickets may be purchased online in advance of your visit or upon entry to the Fundy Discovery Aquarium.
2026 Summer Season Admission Rates:
Adult
$20 +HST (& online booking fees)
Senior/Student (Ages 65+ or Student ID)
$18 +HST (& online booking fees)
Child (Ages 4 – 17)
$14 +HST (& online booking fees)
Infant (Ages 0 – 3)
FREE
Family (2 adults + up to 3 dependent children)
$55 +HST (& online booking fees)
2026 Private Guided Tour Admission Rates:
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Private tours may be booked year round for $25 per person (+ HST) based on staff availability by calling 506-529-1200.
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Private Guided Tours last for about 1 hr and includes an all-day pass to explore on your own during our regular open hours or limited self-exploration time during our closed season.
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Minimum tour participation is 5 guests or charged $125 +HST.
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Private Guided Tours are tailored to the age and/or interest level of the participants.
2026 Group Discount:
Groups of 20 or more individuals for regular visitation or private guided tours will receive 10% discount off their admission to the Fundy Discovery Aquarium.
Huntsman Members: FREE
Become a Member today!
Hours
March Break 2026: Open daily 9:30 am – 4:30 pm from Saturday February 28, 2026 – March 8, 2026
Summer 2026: Open daily 9:30 am – 4:30 pm from Saturday May 16, 2026 to Sunday September 6, 2026
Fall 2026: Open Thursday to Sunday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm from September 10, 2026 to October 11, 2026
Private Guided Tours: Available year round based on staff availability by calling 506-529-1200 to book
Family Fun Activities
The Fundy Discovery Aquarium is proud to be the OFFICIAL SPONSOR of FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES in St. Andrews by-the-Sea in 2026!
Mark your calendar from our complete list of themes below, beginning with March Break and our harp seal birthday parties, as you plan to explore St. Andrews. Purchase an Individual or Family Season Pass so you can enter the Fundy Discovery Aquarium every day that we are open and enjoy all activities for FREE!
Every week during our tourism season will have a new theme with a mix of activities scheduled throughout each day, such as face painting, games, special guests, children giveaways and more.
Follow our Facebook page to see daily and weekly activity details!
Feb 28 - Mar 8 – Marine March Break with Harp Seal Birthdays
May 15 – Season Passholder/Member Sneak Peek!
May 16-18 – Opening Weekend Party
May 19-24 – Land & Sea Biodiversity
May 25-31 – Fin-tastic Fish Days
June 1-8 – World Ocean Day Celebration
June 9-14 – Totally Turtles
June 15-21 – Seashell-ebration
June 22-28 – Snorkel’s Snazzy 20th Birthday Celebration
June 29 - July 5 – Gull About Seabirds
July 6-12 – Jaw-some Sharks
July 13-19 – 4th Annual Fundy Pirate Fest
July 20-26 – Nature Conservation Days
July 27 - August 2 – Plankton Up Close!
August 3-9 – Lighthouse Heritage
August 10-16 – Peep into the Deep
August 17-23 – Huntsman Marine 57th Anniversary
August 24-30 – Fundy Superpowers
August 31 - September 6 – Sand-sational Beach Party
September 10-13 – 4th Annual Fundy Whale Fest
September 17-20 – Mystical Mermaids
September 24-27 – Clawsome Lobsters
October 1-4 – World Animal Day
October 8-11 – Fossil Exploration
October 31 – 6th Annual Haunted Halloween
November 28 – Season Passholder/Member Holiday Party
Hop-on Hop-off Bus
Huntsman Marine in partnership with Kingsbrae Garden, Algonquin Resort, Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping, downtown Business Improvement Association and the Town of St Andrews offer a FREE Hop-on Hop-off bus service. The bus will make 7 stops during its 45-minute loop of the community on Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons during the months of July and August 2025.
Schedule/Neaby Attractions/Locations
Creature Features
We are excited to offer a series of Creature Feature Talks throughout the summer at the Fundy Discovery Aquarium! These interactive encounters give visitors an opportunity to meet and ask questions with our interpretive teammates!
Creature Feature talks are scheduled to occur every day of the week from June 24 – August 21, 2026.
Note that specific times and topics are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Mondays
9:30 am - Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am - Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
2:00 pm - Atlantic salmon: Special Creature Feature in the downstairs Gallery 3
3:00 pm - Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
Tuesdays
9:30 am - Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am - Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
2:00 pm - Sea Horses: Special Creature Feature in the downstairs Gallery 3
3:00 pm - Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
Wednesdays
9:30 am – Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
2:00 pm – Whales: Special Creature Feature in the upstairs Anderson Gallery
3:00 pm – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
Thursdays
9:30 am – Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
2:00 pm – Bay of Fundy Tide Pools: Special Creature Feature in the upstairs Flemer Gallery
3:00 pm – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
Fridays
9:30 am – Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
2:00 pm – American lobsters: Special Creature Feature in the upstairs Flemer Gallery
3:00 pm – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
Saturdays
9:30 am – Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
3:00 pm – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
Sundays
9:30 am – Buddy the seal mascot is planning to open the Fundy Discovery Aquarium and greet you for the day!
11:00 am – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
3:00 pm – Seal Talk to meet harbour and harp seals from the Crabtree Seal Habitat
(every day when open from May 16 – October 11, 2026)
