Today will be our last day in Atlantic Canada and it marks two months since we crossed the border up at Fort Fairfield, ME to Perth-Andover New Brunswick.
We did do a little sightseeing today by making an early trip at low tide across the tidal flats to Ministers Island, the summer home of Canadian Railway magnate Sir William Van Horne. Sir William was credited with completing the Trans Canada RR and chose St Andrews as his family's summer residence. He purchased the island from Loyalist Anglican Church minister Rev Samuel Andrews' family. Andrews settled the island in 1778 and his residency there gave it its name.The Van Horne home went through decline at the hands of several owners after the Van Horne daughter, the last of the family, passed away in the 1970's. New Brunswick finally stepped in and named it a historic site and assumed control. It oversees operation by a trust that is restoring the property to its original state.
Access to the island is by boat except for 2 1/2 hours twice a day at low tide when you can drive across a sand bar connecting the island to the mainland, which is how we got there this morning. 
The staff provides a tour and a great explanation of the family history as well as the features of the house and large barn complex.We were back at the campground by 11:00am where Sue decided to spend the day while Jeff headed back to St Stephens for a round of golf. We had an early dinner in St Andrews and were back well before dark to enjoy a last evening on Passamaquoddy Bay.
Our 62 days in Atlantic Canada have been one of the highlights of our retirement travels and we will enjoy the music, photos, and memories we carry back with us. Our traveling included 3,000 miles in the motorhome, 4500 in the CRV, and six ferry crossings.We cross over to Calais Maine in the morning.
