Update One - September 23 Destination 1 - Fredericton & Fredericton Corporate Office

We are starting our Virtual Walk the Loop Challenge in New Brunswick’s capital city. Find out more about Fredericton below:

NBCC’s Corporate Office on Smythe Street in Fredericton was originally built in 1914.

• It had 8 rooms and a second floor auditorium.

• Originally held grades 1 – 8 until 1956.

• It then became a Grade 1 – 6 school.

• Its  role as an elementary school ended very abruptly one day, in 1988, when a major structural problem was found in the building. A few years later, after proper repairs were made, it became part of the Fredericton Campus of the New Brunswick Community College.

• There are rumors it is haunted.

NBCC Fredericton Campus

• One of NBCC’s Newest facilities.

• Its state-of-the-art building is located on the grounds of the University of New Brunswick (UNB), with NBCC students having access to many of UNB and STU’s services, such as the cafeteria, fitness centre, and in some instances, on-campus housing.

• Officially opened June 30th 2011 in new building on UNB Campus.

• The $15-million building, located on the University of New Brunswick campus, covers 4,680 square metres (52,000 square feet) and has a capacity of 400 + seats.

Fredericton NB

• Fredericton is Known as the Poets corner of Canada. Bliss Carmen, Charles G.D. Roberts, and Francis Joseph Sherman were all born and raised here

• The first Gothic Revival Cathedral built in North America is the Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton. Built in 1850s.

• Fredericton was legally incorporated as a City on March 30, 1848.

• The fountain in front of City Hall was erected in 1885. That makes 'Freddie, the little nude dude'- as the ornamental cherub on top has since been nicknamed - two years older than the Statue of Liberty.

• Fredericton has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.

• Willie O'Ree of Fredericton, was the first black hockey player in Canada.

• Fredericton is home to one of North America's only Craft Colleges

• The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is Canada's oldest degree granting university.

Update Two - October 7 Destinations: Moncton, Saint John, & Allied Health

We walked right passed the Moncton campus, all the way down to the great city of Saint John where our Grandview and Allied Health campuses are located

NBCC Moncton Campus

• Where our Student Union was founded

• ____km’s of hallway exist through interconnected buildings - there are lots of maps so you don’t get lost!

• One of the largest NBCC campuses

Moncton, NB

• The only city in Canada to declare itself officially bilingual

• The Tidal Bore in Moncton brings some of the highest tides in the world. It has surfers coming from everywhere! A record was set after a surfer went on a 29km ride on his surfboard in 2013!

• The Magnetic Hill is a fascinating tourist attraction - make sure to check it out!

NBCC Saint John Campus

• The Grandview campus has multiple buildings and is currently under renovation!

• Located close to the harbor

NBCC SJ Allied Health Center (AHEC))

• All of our Health Programs are available at the Allied Health Center

• Located on the UNB Campus

Saint John

• It’s the only city located on the Bay of Fundy

• Home to Moosehead Brewery!

• The Reversing Falls are a neat attraction in Saint John

• One of the most historical cities - make sure you talk a walk in the downtown area to see lots of great restaurants and businesses

Update Three- October 21 - Destinations: Saint Andrew’s, Woodstock

NBCC Saint Andrews Campus

Saint Andrews

NBCC Woodstock Campus

Woodstock

Update Four - November 4 Destinations: Miramichi

NBCC Miramichi Campus

NBCC Miramichi

• The home of Lord Beaverbrook - who was a big benefactor for New Brunswick, especially for art and education

• In 1825, the Miramichi Fire happened - it is still slated as the largest fire in North America