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When you move to New Brunswick to start at UNB, you’re getting more than the programs, faculty and facilities we’ve become known for. You’re getting an experience.

Our cities give big energy, but in a way that still feels familiar and homey (FOMO optional). With walkable downtown cores, you’ll get out there and find new go-tos: cafes, restaurants, concert venues, art galleries and museums. There’s always something to do!

Be happy where you live, not just where you study

When you choose UNB, you'll be living in a beautiful, historic city with young, active populations and lots to do. Whether you choose to live in Fredericton, New Brunswick's capital city, or Saint John, New Brunswick's port city, you'll be surrounded by a supportive and welcoming community ready to make you feel at home.

Fredericton and Saint John have vibrant art and music scenes, fabulous farmers markets and endless places to explore outdoors. We're surrounded by picturesque rivers, ocean, parks and trails.

Fredericton | New Brunswick's capital city

Nearly 13,000 students from around the world choose to study in Fredericton. With a total population of 72,000, the large student population keeps the city vibe young and vibrant. This beautiful and historic capital city has a lively downtown with everything you need. It's safe, accessible and student-friendly.

Fredericton really embraces its student population. In addition to student discounts at many local businesses, the city also hosts a welcome-back BBQ in Officer's Square every September for new and returning students.

UNB's Fredericton campus is in the heart of the city with the downtown core only a ten minute walk away.

Things to do in Fredericton

The downtown is a Saturday tradition for locals and visitors. Each week over 200 vendors set up to showcase a tempting variety of fresh meat, garden vegetables, home baked goods, maple syrup, flowers, jewelry and more. Fredericton also has a vibrant cultural scene with various art galleries, music and theatrical performances.

  • Watch a free outdoor concert
  • See an outdoor movie screening
  • Attend Freddy Beach RibFest
  • Rent canoes/kayaks
  • Bike or hike over 80 km of trails
  • Golf at one of our three golf courses
  • Grab a coffee at a sidewalk café
  • Hit the beach (Killarney beach is a ten minute drive away)
  • Harvest Music Festival attracts world-class musicians from across North America
  • Go skiing or snowboarding at Crabbe Mountain
  • See outdoor and indoor theatre productions
  • Go skating in downtown Officer’s Square
  • Experience the wonder of winter at Frostival

Saint John | New Brunswick's Port City

You'll know as soon as you walk along the historic streets or stroll along the boardwalk that there is something extraordinary about Saint John. As the oldest incorporated city in Canada and the largest city in New Brunswick, you can feel its colourful past and intriguing modern edge.

Things to do in Saint John

Saint John has a vibrant cultural scene with local farmers and artisan markets, music and art shows going all year long.

  • Take advantage of the different hiking paths throughout the city, including those at Rockwood Park and the Irving Nature Park
  • Attend the Moonlight Bazaar and Area 506
  • Enjoy all of the events hosted by Market Square on the Saint John Boardwalk each night
  • Rent a kayak or canoe and explore the areas many water systems
  • Go apple picking at Bostwick's U-Pick or Mackay Apple Orchard
  • Take a walk through the Midland Ice Caves
  • Go snowshoeing at Rockwood Park
  • Catch a Saint John Sea Dogs game, the city's major junior hockey team
  • Go ice fishing on the Kennebecasis River

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