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Best Coffee Shop in St. Martins, New Brunswick

Last Updated: November 23, 2022 · Canada, New Brunswick

As a long-time digital nomad and now van lifer, I’m constantly on the hunt for a good coffee shop for wifi. And along our van travels in New Brunswick, we came upon the ideal cozy cafe for both work and play, as it so turned out!

St. Martins is but a small fishing village on the Bay of Fundy once known for its rich shipbuilding settlement. But today St. Martins houses but a few hundred locals and its best attraction is no doubt the St. Martins sea caves which attract kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

So as you can imagine, when we rolled up in our van we weren’t really hopeful for a coffee shop with wifi. And just then we passed the Bay of Fundy Adventures shop and their attached Shipyard Cafe.

Here’s my review of Shipyard Cafe below!

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Enter all yee into the Shipyard Cafe!

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The Shipyard Cafe was named in honor of the village’s rich shipbuilding history, which to this day remains important and ever-present to the community’s sense of self.

Mike and Kim, the owners of Shipyard Cafe, sold their first cup of locally-roasted coffee on July 29, 2018, and have since seen it take off with both internationals and locals frequenting the cafe to enjoy a cup of Joe and a freshly-made blueberry with lemon drizzle scone homemade by Kim herself. 

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Kim whipping up her famous Blueberry-Lemon Drizzle scones.

The vibe of the Shipyard Cafe is very much cozy-adventure-maritime with white-washed planks and a sailor’s theme of red, white, and blue.

But what I love most about their coffee shop other than their decor, is their low-key, casual vibe. You can come in and sit quietly or start up a conversation with one of the active Red Rock Adventures staff members.

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As for the coffee, you’ll have to ask my partner Paul as I only tried their organic tea. All the coffee is locally-roasted from Whitney over in Fredericton and all their cups, including the plastic and the lids, are plant-based.

While sustainability isn’t their priority per se, you can tell that as much as possible, both Shipyard Cafe and Red Rock Adventure endeavor to support local initiatives; sourcing from local fishermen (to being local fishermen themselves) to sourcing from New Brunswick businesses like their Fredericton-based roasted coffee.

What to Order at Shipyard Cafe in St. Martins

Delicious blueberry lemon scones @ Shipyard Cafe in St. Martins, New Brunswick #canada #adventure #cafe #newbrunswick
Baked fresh, served warm!

Make sure to get a homemade cookie or especially one of Kim’s blueberry scones. Baked fresh on the spot and they don’t last all day so hurry up and order one while you can!

The coffee (as Paul tells me) is fresh and tasty. But if you’re not a coffee drinker like me, then choose from one of their organic teas. I got black tea with organic fruits like apples and cranberries. De-lish!

The wifi at Shipyard Cafe is just right for your work needs unless you’re planning to upload a ton of photos. At least for us, it was the perfect place to enjoy life (and a treat) outside of the van and not work off our mobile data.

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I’ll take two, please!

There are also washrooms located behind the seating area, along with some Red Rock Adventure merch and other goods.

Whether you’re traveling by van or tour bus from the cruise ships, make sure to pop in and grab a scone and a coffee or tea at Shipyard Cafe before heading to the St. Martins sea caves (or on your way back!).

Above all, Shipyard Cafe is the perfect little spot to relax and let the cozy atmosphere envelope you. Before long, you’ll be sipping away slowly at your beverage while your mind wanders to times past when the area was bustling with sea captains and shipbuilders…

Thanks to the staff at Shipyard Cafe for welcoming us with chat, coffee, and scones!

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Tips from a long-time nomad ⬇️✨ 💻 WORKIN Tips from a long-time nomad ⬇️✨

💻 WORKING ONLINE
While not all nomads/remote workers have online-specific jobs, it’s the easiest way to sustain an income for full-time or long-term travel. Here are some jobs you can do as a digital nomad!

• Blogging (This is what I do full-time!)
• Content Creation / Brand Sponsorship
• Virtual Assisting
• Social Media Management
• YouTube or Podcasting
• Graphic / Web Design
• Coding / Development
• Photography / Videography
• Freelance Writing (How I started)
• Marketing / Amazon FBA / Ecommerce

📍PICKING YOUR DIGITAL NOMAD DESTINATION
There are many countries out there offering digital nomad visas, but you don’t even need one to just travel as a tourist and stay in-country for 30, 60, 90, or 180 days. Nomads go everywhere as long as there’s a Wi-Fi connection, some countries you may consider are Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand, Vietnam, Croatia, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Brazil, and beyond! Even lesser-known places such as Namibia are starting to offer nomad visas to entice long-term travelers to visit.

🏡 FINDING HOUSING ABROAD
Read my blog post for the full guide on this, but basically, check local Facebook groups for renting local housing for extended stays and then use Airbnbs for shorter stays or to negotiate longer contracts with the owner. There are even more “nomad rental websites” these days to make finding accommodation even easier. Don’t overlook co-living/working spaces too like Selina where the digital nomad community tends to congregate.

💛 EXPLORING LOCALLY/RESPONSIBLY
As always, be mindful and respectful when you visit these communities. Many small towns are struggling with rapid growth and overdevelopment so be mindful of your choices of where you stay, how you spend your money, and who you support.

My best advice + detailed guides are all on the blog, free for you to use! Let me know if you have any questions about digital nomad life! 

Lastly, don’t overthink it. Moving countries isn’t as intimidating as you may think! It’s become second nature for us now after several years! 🐈‍⬛💃🌎✨
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to discover t I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to discover this incredible country beyond the resorts and beaches, having lived temporarily in 5 out of the 32 Mexican states (Nayarit, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Oaxaca, and now Baja California Sur) as a digital nomad who’s been slow traveling/living in and out of Mexico since 2018. 

There is so, so much cultural and natural beauty in Mexico — I wish more people could experience this country for themselves and not through the eyes of the media.

***Please visit Mexico as a digital nomad (or tourist in general) responsibly and mindfully. Stay local, eat local, drink local, shop local, support local. Leave No Trace and be conscious of your choices and impact!*** 

Here are the cities/towns we’ve slow traveled/lived in for extended stays.

• Oaxaca City — a colorful, historic open museum rich in indigenous culture and gastronomy 
• San Cristóbal de las Casas — an endearing pueblo mágico in the Chiapas Highlands
• La Paz — the capital city of BCS teeming with marine life, diving, fish tacos, and desert vibes
• San Pancho — an eco-conscious town in Nayarit famous for its sunsets and community
• Tulum — no introduction needed (and I wouldn’t go back here as a nomad due to overdevelopment)

Other great cities/towns/destinations for digital nomads are:

• Guadalajara (state of Jalisco)
• Santiago de Querétaro (state of Querétaro)
• San Miguel de Allende or Guanajuato City (state of Guanajuato)
• Playa del Carmen (state of Quintana Roo)
• Valladolid or Mérida (state of Yucatán)
• México City/CDMX (state of México)
• Sayulita (state of Nayarit)
• Puerto Vallarta (state of Jalisco)
• Puerto Escondido (state of Oaxaca)

I’d love to know what you think about Mexico and where you’ve been in the comments! 🇲🇽💛

And for the detailed guide of 13 places to live/visit, read my blog @bucketlistbri .com (just type in “places to live mexico” in the quick search bar if you can’t find the post under my “Mexico” category).

#mexicomagico #digitalnomad #visitmexico #livingabroad #fulltimetravel #mexicotravel #mexicodestinations #nomadadigital #nomada #mexicomaravilloso #slowtravelling #mindfultravel
PSA: Your anxiety, problems or (bad) habits will f PSA: Your anxiety, problems or (bad) habits will follow you around the world until you face them no matter how much you travel or move countries 🙃 

I know I’m not the only one that feels restless at times and idolizes moving to a new region/country/continent to shake my feelings of anxiety or self-doubt or fear! (Also, I tend to think about moving to another country even when I just moved to a new one 😅)

I know because I have lived abroad for 8+ years. I used to try to drown out my icky feelings and past traumas with lots of alcohol but now I carry them with me like I do my mismatched socks — they add to the quirkiness and remind me I don’t have to be, and am not, perfect. 

And that life is more interesting that way, anyway. 

Anddd that most importantly, whenever I get lost, I can and will be found again — I just may look and think differently after new adventures but I am still loved and never lost forever 🧦 ✨💛 

In sum, whether you travel full-time or not, take care of yourself ✨💛

#nomadness #nomadlife #lifeofadventure #livingabroad #fulltimetravel #offbeattravel #remoteworklife #homeawayfromhome #slowtravelstories #mentalhealthawarness
The 4 core ingredients to a recharged Bri: 💛 P The 4 core ingredients to a recharged Bri:

💛 Paul
😻 Yoda
🌍 Traveling & adventuring
👩🏼‍💻 Blogging & writing

Among other things like nature, photography, reading, animals, journaling, art, playing Zelda/games, dancing/music, culture/languages, enjoying rly good food and drinks! 😋 

What about you? What recharges you?? 

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1 WEEK COSTA RICA ITINERARY👇🦋✨ 🌋 ARENA 1 WEEK COSTA RICA ITINERARY👇🦋✨

🌋 ARENAL // LA FORTUNA (2 days)
- Hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park
- Indulge in a local chocolate/coffee tour (s/o to @northfieldscafe)
- Go on a wildlife safari float (s/o to Raúl for pura vida vibes!)
- Lounge in natural hot springs (highly recommend the budget-friendly Relax Termalitas in Fortuna)
- Visit La Fortuna waterfall
- Check out the Butterfly Conservatory

🦥 QUEPOS // MANUEL ANTONIO (2-3 days)
- Take a guided or DIY tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Chill out on the Espadilla beach
- Explore the cute towns
- Watch for wildlife in the trees!

🌿 MONTEVERDE // SANTA ELENA (2 days)
- Visit/hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Go ziplining
- Birdwatching on a canopy tour
- Monteverde coffee tour
- Do a nature night walk

My sister and I surprised our mom with this bucket list trip on her birthday, and we had a blast! 🥹

Send this itinerary to someone you know who has always wanted to go to Costa Rica 🦋💛✨🌿🦜🐒

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Swimming with the biggest fish in the world is a q Swimming with the biggest fish in the world is a quite a humbling experience, and one that’s been at the top of my bucket list for ages! 🥺

Right now is prime whale shark season in La Paz in Baja California Sur, Mexico, so Paul and I made sure to go before we jetted off to see family for the holidays! I’m still in awe of these gentle giants and the fact that we got to swim alongside them!

Read all about the best whale shake tours in La Paz + ethical whale shark tourism in my latest blog post! Link in bio 💛

Send this to a friend who loves whale sharks! 🐳🦈

#whalesharks #lapaz #bajacaliforniasur #ethicaltravel #responsibletravel #ecotourism #golapaz #mexicotravel #bucketlist #seaofcortez
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