Boiestown
If you like small-town living, but want access to the amenities of a major city, then Boiestown's lifestyle and services are for you. The community of Boiestown is the geographic centre of New Brunswick, only an hour's drive from the provincial capital of Fredericton and excellent shopping plus a myriad cultural and other activities.
Recreation
The community of 500 provides a safe, welcoming neighbourhood for children and adults. A host of outdoor activities are available in the area - from skating and hockey in winter, to beach volleyball and basketball in summer. Fishing, camping, biking, hiking, and snowmobiling are all favourite pastimes of the local residents. And the NB Trail provides an opportunity to experience first hand the breathtaking vistas of the Boiestown area.
The 65-acre Woodmen's Museum offers a look back at Boiestown's origins, with a rebuilt trapper's cabin, a replica of a lumber camp kitchen, and much more.
Employment
Boiestown is a service-oriented community that offers a wide range of employment opportunities year round for people with all levels of qualification, including health care and teaching professionals, and those who prefer outdoor work. The largest employer is Colter's Mill.
Housing
Real estate is very affordable, with bungalows selling in the $35,000 - to $100,000 range, and larger houses, between $80,000 and $150,000.
For a sample of housing in this area please visit: MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
Education
- Elementary School (kindergarten through grade five)
- Combined Middle and High School (Gr.6-12)
- Community Access Centre (access to computer programs and the Internet for all residents)
- Public library (adult and children's programs)
Post Secondary Education
St. Thomas University (Fredericton)
University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (Fredericton)
Universit de Moncton (Moncton)
University of New Brunswick (Saint John)
New Brunswick Community College programs/ private colleges (Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Woodstock)
Contacts
Recruitment Officer
Email:
Recruit@rvh.nb.ca
Boiestown Health Centre: (506) 369-2700
Upper Miramichi Elementary School: (506) 369-2000
Upper Miramichi Regional High: (506) 369-2001