Moving to Tantramar

Imagine a location where the energy of a big city meets the warmth and charm of a small town. In Tantramar, creative entrepreneurs, artists, businesspeople, students, and academics come together to form a dynamic, welcoming community. Enjoy the convenience of modern amenities without the hustle and stress—an inspiring place to live, work, and grow. If you’re craving a change of pace, Tantramar offers a lively, beautiful setting for everyone to listen, learn and grow.

Health care

The Collaborative Care Clinic is a new primary care clinic at the Tantramar Primary Health Care Centre. It offers a complete family health team that works collaboratively for patient health. It includes a physician, nurses, administrative staff, and a range of other health-care professionals, including a dietitian, pharmacist, social worker, and respiratory therapist.

Education

With Mount Allison University at its heart, learning is part of our community fabric. As one of Canada’s top undergraduate universities, Mount Allison attracts bright minds from around the world. For families, Tantramar offers quality daycare, elementary, and high school options, making it an ideal place to raise curious, engaged learners.

Housing

The cost of owning and maintaining a house in Tantramar is almost 20% lower than in Metro Halifax. The average cost of a home in Tantramar is just $338,000, compared to a national average of $710,000. Students, young families, established professionals, and retirees will all find affordable housing options that make it easier to live well. Enjoy charming historic homes, modern builds, or countryside retreats—all within a community that values quality of life.

Quality of life

Small-town charm meets big ideas in Tantramar. Here, you’ll find the perfect balance between work and play, where a relaxed pace of life fuels creativity, entrepreneurship, and strong community connections. Festivals, live music, markets, and local cafés keep things lively, while quiet streets and friendly faces make it feel like home.

Arts, culture and food

We have more art galleries than traffic lights. Enjoy cafés, restaurants, pubs, theatre, lectures, and live music. Tantramar’s creative energy is reflected in its many local artists, cultural events, and vibrant food scene. From community art shows to local theatre and lively nights out, there’s always something here to inspire and delight.

Nature and outdoor recreation

Tantramar’s landscapes are as stunning as they are diverse. From the sprawling salt marshes to the sandy shores of the Bay of Fundy, nature is always within reach. Explore scenic trails, kayak along the waterways, or witness the world’s highest tides in action. Birdwatchers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike will find endless ways to connect with nature in Tantramar.

Safety

Our community is safe, period. With low crime rates and a strong sense of community, you’ll always feel at ease. In Tantramar, you can walk the streets or enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind, knowing your neighbours and feeling welcomed wherever you go.

Well-connected

Despite its small-town feel, Tantramar is well-connected and offers reliable infrastructure to both commuters and those working remotely, including high-speed internet and easy access to major transportation routes. With connections to business hubs across the Maritimes and beyond, you’ll have the best of both worlds—peaceful living with prime connectivity.

Transportation

Conveniently located in the heart of Canada’s Maritime Provinces, Tantramar is just five minutes from the Nova Scotia border, 40 minutes from the Confederation Bridge to P.E.I., 30 minutes from Moncton, and two hours from Halifax.

Sackville offers superb outdoor opportunities for human powered activities in all seasons. We have many kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoe trails, uncrowded lakes and rivers to paddle on, country roads and trails with low traffic for cycling, as well as endless trails to explore on foot. There is little reason not to be active all year round for all ages.
 

-Peter Manchester
President, Tantramar Outdoor Club and Sackville resident since 1992

We chose Sackville as our retirement town for so many reasons - great parks/outdoor pursuits, fantastic art scene - galleries, theatre, music and Indy movies. The local Seniors College offers a great selection of short courses and hobby related interests. Did I mention the Farmers Market, the Trans Canada Trail and affordable real estate!

-Michael and Susan Gallant

Contact us to learn more about living in Tantramar!