Minto offers a quiet life for the nature enthusiast, only 50 kilometres from Fredericton, the provincial capital. There you'll find one of the finest art galleries east of Montreal, live theatre, fine dining, excellent shopping, and the not-to-be missed Boyce Market, the ever popular and well attended Saturday gathering for residents from miles around.
Recreation
The population of just over 3,000 has access to an arena, a golf course, ball parks, 2 family parks and fantastic fishing and hunting. A stunning nature trail along the Newcastle Stream offers shelters, boardwalks, covered bridges, stairs and platforms. The Minto Summer Festival, Christmas in July, the New Brunswick Ice Fishing Tournament at nearby Grand Lake, and the Railway/Mining Museum are just a few of the reasons to make Minto home.
Housing
The average bungalow sells in the $50,000 to $60,000 range.
For a sample of housing in this area please visit:
MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
Employment
While some residents travel to neighbouring communities, including Fredericton, to work, there are lots of job opportunities right at home. Major employers include N.B. Coal, Eastland Industries, HTM Industries and N.B. Power.
Education/Schools
- Minto Elementary and Middle School (French and English)
- Minto High School (French and English)
- TeleEducation N.B. offers university and college courses through teleconferencing or distance education
- Public Library located in the municipal building (variety of 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
Queens North Community Health Centre : (506) 327-7800 / Fax (506) 327-7850
Village Office : (506) 327-3383
Minto Elementary Middle School : (506) 327-7016
Minto Memorial High School : (506) 327-7010
Minto, New Brunswick :
http://www.village.minto.nb.ca/