With the perfect blend of urban and rural, a diversity of cultures and languages, not to mention breathtaking nature, New Brunswick has a lot to offer. Add in a huge variety of lifestyle-oriented activities and opportunities for newcomers and their families, and you have a recipe for a lifestyle to suit every taste. Take a moment to explore.
New Brunswick is one of the warmest regions in Canada. Our climate has been compared to that of central Europe, with chilly winters and beautiful summer months. New Brunswick has four distinct seasons with lifestyle opportunities unique to each, like skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming in the warmest salt water north of Virginia.
From annual cultural events that bring our communities together, to our values of friendliness and hospitality that shape the province year-round, New Brunswick’s unique charms are unlike anywhere else. With deep Indigenous roots, French and English history combined with a vibrant and distinct Acadian culture, and our growing diversity of international traditions – we have it all.
New Brunswick is Canada’s only officially bilingual province, which has shaped the province’s arts and culture scene, not to mention daily life. English and French are the official languages of New Brunswick – they have equal status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in the province’s institutions and public services.
From breathtaking views to awe-inspiring vistas, from serene forests to our world-famous high tides and coastal formations, there’s so much diversity in New Brunswick’s geography that it’s no wonder outdoor lovers flock here. New Brunswick’s landscapes are impressive, inspiring, and one of the many reasons people choose to call this unique place home.
Describing all the food and drink you can enjoy in New Brunswick would be quite a mouthful, but we’ll try. There’s a bounty of seafood and local produce that world-renowned chefs and locals alike prepare to their liking, not to mention craft breweries, food festivals, and wineries. There’s lots to sip, savour, and enjoy all over New Brunswick, so bring your appetite.
Craft breweries, wine bars, local theatre, traditional music from a multitude of cultures – New Brunswick’s nightlife offers something for everyone. Find live bands all over the province at any given time, special events loved by locals, and endless entertainment you won’t find elsewhere. Wherever you choose to live in New Brunswick, you’ll find nightlife that hits all the right notes.