Explore Saint John

Your Gateway to New Brunswick for Newcomers

Exploratory Visits for Newcomers

The Saint John Newcomers Centre offers comprehensive exploratory visits for business owners and immigrants (both anglophone and francophone) planning to move to New Brunswick. Our goal is to provide a seamless and informative introduction to the Greater Saint John area.

How We Support Your Exploratory Visit

We are your first point of contact for anyone considering moving to Saint John. When you contact us in advance, we will:

Create a personalized visit schedule
Arrange meetings with key organizations
Provide insights into local life and business opportunities

For Business Owners

If you’re planning to immigrate through the NBPNP Entrepreneurial Stream, our exploratory visits will help you:

Familiarize yourself with the province
Understand local markets and business context
Develop an optimal investment strategy for New Brunswick

For Skilled Workers and Francophone Immigrants

Skilled Worker Stream:

We offer virtual exploratory visits to help you learn about the Saint John region

Francophone Strategic Initiative Stream:

Requires an in-person exploratory visit
Minimum of five full business days
Opportunity to explore employment opportunities
Earn adaptability points for your application
Visits must be conducted within 12 months before submitting an Expression of Interest