If you are serious about moving to Canada from the UK, France or even some African nations there is one place that may well suit you down to the ground.

New Brunswick is a sparsely populated Province of Canada with huge amounts of land to spare for new arrivals. The population is mainly English speaking although about one third have French as their main language. Most New Brunswickers speak either language fluently as you will notice in restaurants and shops in the main cities of Moncton and the Provincial Capital Frederickton.

The prevalence of French speakers makes it an ideal location for anyone brought up either in France or their former colonies and wanting to integrate easily into Canada. It would also be a great opportunity for those from a UK background wanting to experience a more diverse living experience.

On the east of the Province lies the almost 100% English speaking Nova Scotia and to the west of New Brunswick lies the almost exclusively French speaking Province of Quebec. Quebec is the gateway to the more populous regions of Canada with major cities a far cry from most Atlantic Provinces.

Of the downsides to living in New Brunswick chief is the winter cold and amount of precipitation. Western areas can receive up to 14 inches of snow in November at the start of the winter. Southeastern areas receive less due to the Gulf Stream \’warming\’ the area. Snow fall over the total winter period can be measured in feet rather than inches. This of course is balanced for those enjoying the outdoor life with opportunities for skiing, skating and other winter sports.

Summers are warm and humid however with temperatures averaging in the mid seventies. As there is much unspoiled open countryside there is great potential for nature watching and owning a cottage far away from the \’madding crowd\’ at reasonable prices. Infrastructure of the Province is good with many paved highways criss-crossing the Province.

One great advantage of moving to New Brunswick is the proximity of the New England States in the US. New Brunswick shares its land border to the south-east with Maine. Border crossing shopping trips are common for New Brunswickers looking to pick up a bargain or stores offering more choice in the US.

Along with other Canadian Provinces benefits not available in the US, universal healthcare is free at the point of service. Medical emergencies are covered by the Province Health care service although most residents invest in a monthly drug plan as prescription drug costs can be expensive.

Education and Higher Education facilities are good with most children having access to schools educating in both English and French. The main universities are the University of New Brunswick and the University of Moncton. Both offer a wide range of graduate and under-graduate studies and opportunities for advancement.

Most people moving to Canada simply consider the major cities like Toronto in Ontario and Vancouver in British Columbia which is a shame. All in all this is one Province which should be worthy of greater consideration than it perhaps receives.

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