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Live in Perfect Balance

The Saint John region’s population is growing as more people recognize the benefits of living in a city and its surrounding communities close to nature, epic rivers and the amazing Bay of Fundy.

AFFORDABLE

With houses in beautiful, family-friendly communities selling for a fraction of what they cost in the big city, you’ll be able to buy a home (or two) here and have plenty of money left over to experience all the things the Saint John region has to offer residents. The average single-family house price in Saint John is $290,000 compared to well over $1,000,000 in Toronto.

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BALANCE

Escape to the shore minutes from your office or home; life in the Saint John region gives you the balance you need. And it’s all within 20 minutes. Our beautiful, historic urban core offers the amenities of big-city living in a compact, walkable uptown home to boutiques, craft breweries, theatres, bars and restaurants. Water and trail activities are never far away with access to the Bay of Fundy and the river system enveloping our seven communities.

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CAREERS

Our region offers a diversity of employment with many large companies headquartered here, a robust entrepreneurial community and is a great location for remote work. You can have a powerhouse career without the sacrifices.

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ARE YOU A NEW RESIDENT TO THE SAINT JOHN REGION?

We love welcoming new neighbours into our community, and we work hard to make sure you feel right at home with multiple programs that help connect newcomers with community members and groups. Click the buttons below to explore our New Resident Service tool and the City of Saint John's new to Saint John web resources.

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PICK YOUR HOME BASE

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Saint John

History, architecture and harbour views.

SaintJohn.ca
Quispamsis

Scenery, beaches and waterside activities.

Quispamsis.ca
Rothesay

Riverside relaxation and rejuvenation.

Rothesay.ca
Hampton

History, river activities and local flavours.

TownOfHampton.ca
Grand Bay - Westfield

Heritage trails, river views and ferry rides.

GrandBayWestfield.ca
Fundy-St. Martins

World’s highest tides, ancient rocks and sea caves.

StMartinsCanada.com
FUNDY RURAL DISTRICT

SPACIOUSNESS AND HOMEGROWN GOODNESS

LIVE HERE

STEPS FROM DOOR TO SHORE

EnvisionSaintJohn.com/Live

GROWTH STORIES

Acre Architects’ Bold Vision and Award-Winning Designs

Monica Adair and Stephen Kopp are…

A local researcher and academic along with his team - Dalhousie Cardiac Research Excellence Wave…

Dmytro Makarov and his wife Olga moved to the Saint John Region six years ago from the Ukraine, after visiting the…

Land acknowledgement

The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.

 

Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.