Travel to New Brunswick
When you arrive to Canada (if arriving by air) you will be flying into a port-of-entry airport (an airport that receives international flights). After that, you will need to travel to New Brunswick. There are a few options to do this:
- Travel by air (recommended): book a connecting flight directly to Fredericton (YFC), Saint John (YSJ) or Moncton (YQM) in New Brunswick.
- Travel by train or bus: there are limited options for train or bus travel to New Brunswick. You can search for routes on Maritime Bus and/or Via Rail.
- Travel by car rental: this can be a difficult mode of transportation given changing road conditions and long drives. If you decide to pursue this option, please research it thoroughly and familiarize yourself with Canadian driving conditions.
Campus
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Nearest Airport
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Fredericton
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Fredericton International Airport (YFC)
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Miramichi
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Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM)
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Moncton
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Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM)
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Saint John
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Saint John Airport (YSJ)
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St. Andrews
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Saint John Airport (YSJ)
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Woodstock
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Fredericton International Airport (YFC)
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Transportation in New Brunswick
Each airport in New Brunswick has their own taxi company service contracted for that airport. Students are to contact the taxi company once arriving at the airport. Phones are available within airports with direct lines to taxi companies, or students can call from their cell phones (only once they are ready to be picked-up).
Taxi Companies at New Brunswick Airports:
Fredericton Airport – Checker Cab at 506-450-8294
Saint John Airport - Diamond Taxi at 506-648-8888
Moncton Airport - Air Cab at 506-857-2000 or White Cab at 506-857-3000
NBCC is not currently organizing any airport pickups for international students. If you do not plan to take a taxi, you have the following options to travel to your final destination in New Brunswick:
- Taxi
- Public Transportation
- Car Rental
- Family/Friends picking you up
Remember to bring enough Canadian money to pay for your taxi fare from the airport to final destination that you have previously arranged. Credit card and debit are also accepted as methods of payment.
Where to stay when you first arrive in New Brunswick
Suitable accommodations when you first arrive in New Brunswick will depend on your individual circumstances but can take the form of a variety of different arrangements including, but not limited to:
- Hotels: Reservations made with local hotels are to be done between students and the hotel. NBCC is not responsible for any charges. Rates are subject to change at anytime.
- Long-term apartment or house rentals: If you have arranged your long-term accommodation, you will need to coordinate your move-in date with your rental agency.
- AirBnB or other types of short-term rentals: If you rent for a week or more, you may receive a slight discount.
- Shared accommodations: This may be a possibility as part of a long-term rental or on a short-term basis.
Food
If you do not want to travel to a grocery store in your first few days in Canada and prefer having groceries delivered, there are three large grocery stores that carry a wide variety of food and health care products. Credit cards are required to purchase food online. You may also need to use a delivery service (see below) to have them delivered, otherwise you may be required to pick them up at the grocery store.
How do I pick up my groceries?
- Instacart can be used as a delivery service option.
Ordering Take-Out:
Other restaurants are offering a “knock and drop” for delivery, where they will deliver to your accommodation if you make those arrangements over the phone.
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