Each fall, Sackville (a Tantramar community) eagerly welcomes Mount Allison University students, bringing fresh energy, enthusiasm, and youthful vigour to our community. Students are at the heart of life here, contributing to volunteerism, cultural events, and local initiatives that make Sackville and Tantramar a truly special place to live.
For most students, Sackville becomes more than just a university town—it becomes home. You’ll quickly find yourself making lifelong friends, exploring the stunning natural surroundings, engaging with the community, and building truly lasting memories.
Being part of a community means cooperation, support, and respect for your neighbours. Throughout Tantramar, we value connection and inclusivity, and welcoming students as an integral part of our municipalities culture and identity.
Visit our gorgeous 55-acre Waterfowl Park or start your Saturday morning at the bustling Saturday morning Farmers’ Market, there’s always something to do in our community. Stop by movie night under the stars, enjoy an evening of live music, or take part in annual events like our beloved Fall Fair Festival. With unique local shops, beautiful trail systems, and an unbeatable small-town charm, Sackville and Tantramar have so much to offer.
The Mount Allison Students’ Union has a great website to look for off-campus housing options. You should also take a look at their Off-Campus Housing Handbook.
Tantramar is full of one-of-a-kind, family-owned shops, cafés, and restaurants you won’t find anywhere else. Enjoy cozy coffee spots, indie bookstores, eclectic eateries and more. Our local businesses bring character, charm, and great service to long-time residents and students alike. And they love getting to know their regulars!
There are two grocery stores in Sackville ready to serve you! Sackville Foodland and Rose’s Independent Grocer both have online grocery order and pick-up options available.
A great food resource developed by the Mount Allison Students’ Union is the Off-Campus Food Options guide.
There are two drug stores in Sackville, Jean Coutu and The Guardian.
Our Community Directory has contact information for local businesses, sports clubs, religious institutions, fundraising clubs, and much more. Check it out to see what options may interest you.
Parking in Sackville is free. Sackville has an overnight parking ban from December to early May, with no parking on streets from 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. If you park on a street during these times, park for more than the posted time limit, or park in a no-parking zone, you’ll be fined $50. Parking tickets can be paid in person at municipal office with cash or cheque. You can also mail your cheque to us.
If you have a noise complaint to make, the local RCMP can help. Contact them at 1-800-665-6663.
If you’re renting an apartment and there are issues regarding your lease, and you need advice, contact the Office of the Rentalsman (1-888-762-8600).
Windy days can sometimes cause waste to drift from one property to another. If you're having recurring issues, you may connect with our By-Law Enforcement Officer at 506-364-4930 (Monday to Friday).
A toll-free information line and email address, which offers services in both languages, has been established by the Province of New Brunswick to help answer non-health related questions.
Call 1-844-462-8387, seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The best way to keep up with local news and information is by following the Municipality on Facebook and Instagram (@TantramarNB).
506-536-0679