First settled by the French in the early 1500s and later by English and Irish settlers, the town of St. Mary's is located on the eastern side of St. Mary's Bay along Route 90 on The Irish Loop.

Named after the patron saint of Portugal, St. Mary's was originally used as a migratory fishing station. That connection to the sea still remains strong today, as evident in the presence of a crab processing facility which provides employment for many residents.

Set amongst a stunning landscape of rolling hills and dramatic shorelines, St. Mary's is a nature lover's paradise. Whatever your passion—from photography to bird watching to sport fishing to hunting—you can find it all right here. For a relaxing and affordable place to retire, or simply a safe and quiet place to relocate your family, St. Mary's can accommodate your every need.

ATTRACTIONS:

• Clean and Natural Environment
  
• Stunning Scenery
  
• Recreational Boating in St. Mary's Bay and Holyrood Pond
  
• Sport Fishing and Hunting
  
• Active Community Groups