Ministers Island

05/28/2026

It’s time for another Throwback Thursday! This week we’re featuring "Sailing the Bay of Fundy", one of Sir William Van Horne’s original paintings displayed at Covenhoven.

Best known for his role in the Canadian Pacific Railway, Van Horne was also a passionate self-taught artist. He often painted late into the night in his studio or at the bathhouse, believing spontaneity was one of art’s greatest qualities. Many of his works were completed quickly, capturing the energy and atmosphere of the Bay of Fundy landscapes he loved so much.

Visit Covenhoven to discover more than a dozen of Van Horne’s original paintings displayed throughout the home.

05/26/2026

Calling all dog lovers! 🐾

We absolutely love seeing your four-legged best friends exploring Ministers Island with you! To keep all of our two-legged and four-legged visitors safe and happy, please remember to keep your pups on a leash during your visit.

Feel free to explore the beautiful trails and public buildings together—just remember that the gravelled food areas and Covenhoven are a "no-pups" zone. Thank you for helping us keep the island safe and fun for everyone! 🐶❤️

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Ever wondered what Ministers Island looks like from above? Take in this breathtaking bird's-eye view of one of New Brunswick's most unique coastal treasures - where history, nature and the dramatic Bay of Fundy tides come together in spectacular fashion! Have you visited Ministers Island yet? www.ministersisland.net

05/21/2026

Welcome to our new Throwback Thursday series! Each week we’ll explore the history of Ministers Island – from grand architecture and estate gardens to farm life and the people who shaped this extraordinary place.

We’re starting with one of the island’s most iconic features: the bathhouse. Located at the southern tip of the island, it was completed in 1912 and has stood as a place of leisure and luxury for over a century. Today, it remains a symbol of Ministers Island’s remarkable history.

This is just the beginning! Which parts of Ministers Island would you most like to explore over the coming weeks?



Photo Credit: Library and Archives Canada, E007914027

05/20/2026

Did you know there are probably 15-20 medicinal plants growing right in your very neighborhood?

Nature provides and wild medicines grow everywhere!

Don't miss your opportunity to learn from Jessika Gauvin who has been foraging and making plant medicine since she was a child.

Come take a guided walk on Ministers Island with Jessika and learn how to identify some body supporting herbs that grow in abundance almost everywhere.

After the walk, see how you can prepare wild teas and learn how to make some easy, wild medicinal preparations for your home apothecary

Sunday, June 13th 4pm
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05/17/2026

The Herd has arrived! Come meet Bessie, Buttercup, Clarabelle, and Daisy!
We are thrilled to welcome a striking new four-piece public art collection to Ministers Island! Created by talented New Brunswick artist Jean Hudson, these life-sized metal cow sculptures - affectionately named Bessie, Buttercup, Clarabelle, and Daisy - now stand proudly by our historic barn.

Crafted from bent and welded solid metal rods, each sculpture captures a unique personality with intricate postures, spirals and flowing lines. They serve as a beautiful, contemporary tribute to our deep agricultural roots - a history Sir William Van Horne himself, a massive supporter of the arts and breeder of prize Dutch-Belted cattle, surely would have loved.

Come visit the girls, pause for a photo, and experience this perfect blend of island history and modern creativity!

Huge thanks to ArtsNB for their generous support in making this vision possible.

05/16/2026

Opening weekend! Hope to see you on the island! www.ministersisland.net

05/09/2026

Ministers Island opens 1 week from today! Looking forward to seeing you this season! Memberships available! www.ministersisland.net

05/08/2026

Psst… still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?

Give Mom the gift of nature, unforgettable memories and the benefits of a VHEMI membership with a Ministers Island Season Pass! She can enjoy visits all season long right through October 18th. A thoughtful gift she can experience again and again!

Ministers Island is an island like no other. Drive across the ocean floor. Visit a National Historic Site of Canada. Hike our nature trails with spectacular ocean views. Attend a Sunday Island concert.

05/04/2026

🌊 Help clean our coastline clean!

The CKS Paddlefest is back May 14–16, and we’re inviting volunteers to join us for a family-friendly beach cleanup. And as a thank-you, volunteers will be gifted an event pass, so you can celebrate a cleaner coastline with live tunes afterwards!

Beach Cleanup Event Details:
- Date: May 16
- Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Minister's Island
- Registration: Not required

Hosted by: The Fundy Baykeeper & the Conservation Council of NB with the St. Andrews Cubs and Scouts

*Gloves and bags will be generously provided by the Huntsman Marine Science Centre.

Visit https://www.paddlefestnb.ca/ to learn more.