Living in New Brunswick
We'll help you feel right at home!
If you're looking for a place with a strong sense of community,
this Canadian province on the Atlantic coast is an ideal choice. People
in New Brunswick value family, family life and traditions, even as we
embrace the growing opportunities created by a knowledge-based, global
economy.
Every year, we warmly welcome newcomers from around the
world who choose to start new lives in New Brunswick. We are very proud
to call this seaside province home and invite you to be part of it.
Overview of the province
Seaside location
New Brunswick is a seaside province of eastern Canada, bordering Nova
Scotia, Quebec and the State of Maine. It is strategically close to major
North American centres including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Boston and
New York.  Direct
flights from Fredericton to Boston are 2.5 hours, Fredericton to Montreal
is 55 minutes. Road and air connections provide ready access to 75 million
people within a 1000 kilometre radius.
The total population of the province is 729,500 spread over eight cities
and many towns, villages and rural districts. New Brunswick covers 73,500
square kilometres, approximately 322 kilometres north/south and 242 kilometres
east/west
Health care is accessible and most of it is FREE
 New
Brunswick Medicare pays for most medically required services provided
by medical practitioners.
In addition to Medicare, modest health insurance can be purchased from
major private sector insurers to cover services beyond normal levels and
for health care delivered in other jurisdictions. You can also take out
insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen hardships such as loss
of income due to serious illness or disability.
For more information on New Brunswick Medicare, please visit the Department
of Health and Wellness website.
Uniquely
bilingual
Because of its unique social and political history, New Brunswick is Canada's
only officially bilingual province; English and French have equal status
here, which contributes to our openness to new ideas and new cultural influences.
Multicultural
The traditions of welcoming newcomers and celebrating diversity are part
of the New Brunswick way of life. More than 300 years ago, the Aboriginal
peoples, the Micmac and Maliseet, helped the first European settlers from
France and England adapt to this land. Since then, people from all over
the world have been coming here seeking, and finding, a new beginning,
a new life.
The goal of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) is to show
leadership in helping make New Brunswick the province of choice for it's
residents, as well as people from other provinces and countries. It gives
immigrants an opportunity to exchange experiences, share heritage languages,
socialize and make friends. For more information on the NBMC please visit:
http://www.nb-mc.ca
Quality of life
The quality of life in New Brunswick is unbeatable. If you're looking
for wide-open spaces, lots of trees, clean air and ocean vistas, you'll
love New Brunswick. Minutes away from your home or workplace, you can
be fishing. whale watching, mountain hiking, cross-country skiing, swimming
in the ocean, rivers and lakes, golfing, or cycling along quite trails.
If you like theatre, music, film, festivals and community events, you'll
love New Brunswick too. It's all here, all across the province. New Brunswick
is a delightful rich mix of traditions and cultures, lively urban centres,
and peaceful country charms.
New Brunswick has an excellent education system and Canadian health care
is the envy of the world. Housing and heating costs, as well as the cost
of living generally, are among the lowest in Canada. Our communities offer
safe and secure living, with one of the lowest crime rates in Canada.
Landscape of the province
The landscape of the northern part of the province is mountainous - rugged,
clear rivers that are among the major salmon and trout rivers of North
America. In the northwest, potato farming and forest industry are the
economic base.
In the northeast, most people are employed
in the mining and commercial fishing industries. On the Acadian Peninsula,
and along the eastern coast, the brightly coloured fishing boats are strong
symbols, not only of the lobster and crab fisheries, but also of the rich
culture of the Acadian people.
On the southern coast, the Bay of Fundy has the highest tides on earth
and is regarded as one of the world's most ecologically sensitive marine
environments. On the eastern and northern shores, the warm waters of the
Northumberland Strait, Chaleur Bay and the Gulf of St. Lawrence provide
exciting recreational opportunities.
The sea and the river valleys figure prominently in the lives of New Brunswickers.
Except for the cities and towns in the St. John River Valley - The Rhine
of North America - and other smaller valleys, most of the population lies
on or near the coast. Our small and medium sized cities are exciting
and sophisticated centres of education, culture and industry.
Climate/Weather
New Brunswick's climate is moderate and encompasses a range of weather.
The province enjoys four distinct seasons without the harsh extremes of
the Canadian North or the southern United States. The result is a very
pleasant climate. The province receives a fair amount of rain and snowfall
to support the bountiful greenery that is characteristic of New Brunswick.
Still, New Brunswick has some of the sunniest places in Canada. Bright,
sunny days are the norm year round.
Average high temperatures (in degrees Celsius):
January
May
July
October |
(middle of winter)
(middle of spring)
(middle of summer)
(middle of fall)
|
-9.2
10.8
26.0
7.5
|
For a detailed look around the province of current weather conditions,
short term forecast, long term forecast, UV conditions and weather statistics,
please visit New
Brunswick Weather Links.
Activities in New Brunswick
All of New Brunswick's four seasons are special. During the spring and
summer months, you can enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, golfing, horseback
riding, whale-watching and practically every other kind of recreational
opportunity. The province also has a 1000 kilometre trail system that
stretches over mountain tops, along riverbanks, coastline and villages.
You can hike it, walk it, cycle it or just simply enjoy it.
In the fall months, take a drive along the river or cycle down a country
lane for a breathtaking view of the spectacular autumn foliage. New Brunswickers
also make the most of the winter months with cross-country and downhill
skiing, skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling. You will also find that
our homes and cars are designed for comfort in all seasons.
For a more extensive look at New Brunswick activities, please visit Tourism
New Brunswick.
News
Find out what is new in New Brunswick form the three major English language
newspapers.
For additional information from the province's newspapers, please visit
these New Brunswick Newspaper links.
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