Essential Tips for New Arrivals

As a newcomer, you may find the various changes to be quite overwhelming. Greater Moncton Vietnamese Association is pleased to be a part of your journey and is committed to providing complimentary support to facilitate the organization of your settlement plan with ease. We kindly request that you complete the online form to inform us of the specific tasks for which you seek assistance, and we will reach out to you in order to devise an appropriate plan. Additionally, please refer to the resources provided below to assist you in navigating your way around Moncton, New Brunswick.

Accommodation

It is advisable to optimize your resources in order to identify an appropriate accommodation prior to your arrival in Moncton. There are options for short-term rental available through Airbnb, as well as long-term rental agreements which may be structured as month-to-month leases or annual contracts. It is recommended that you examine all the channels detailed below:

Airbnb: link
Facebook Marketplace
Facebook group: Apartments For Rent in Moncton & Surrounding Areas
Facebook group: Moncton North Marketplace
Facebook group: Moncton Rent House/Apartment/Basement/Room
Facebook group: Moncton Buy N Sell
Facebook group: Moncton NB Rental Properties
Kijiji website: link
Rentals website: link
Apartments website: link
Seville property group: link
CG Group (Rental Properties Moncton Area): link
Ground Floor Property Management: link
GreenLight Property Management: link
Muir Real Estate Group - Keller Williams: link
ATMJ Properties Inc.: link
Unique Rental Management: link

Transportation from the airport

Upon your arrival at Moncton Airport, it is recommended that you make transportation arrangements in advance due to the limited options available in the area, which notably do not include ride-sharing services such as Grab or Uber. Please consider the following alternatives:

- Taxi: While taxis are generally available at the airport, it is uncommon for them to accommodate more than four passengers. Therefore, if you are traveling with a considerable amount of luggage, there may not be sufficient space, potentially necessitating the use of two separate vehicles. You may wish to consider taxi services from one of the providers listed below:

White Cab: 506 857 3000
Air Cab: 506 857 2000
Taxi Moncton: 506 989 0800
Trius Dieppe Taxi: 506 858 0000

- Uride: The province of New Brunswick offers the Uride service, which functions in a manner analogous to Uber. In order to register for a Uride account, it is necessary to possess a Canadian phone number. Should you have the opportunity to obtain one upon your arrival at the airport, you may wish to consider this alternative.

- Seek assistance from the Greater Moncton Vietnamese Association or the Vietnamese community in New Brunswick: It is advisable to join Vietnamese community Facebook groups or pages to request support, and/or to contact the Greater Moncton Vietnamese Association through the following link and submit the form available at this link for additional assistance.

Public transportation

Public transportation in Moncton is regrettably limited. Codiac Transpo operates bus services that cater to Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe.

For information regarding schedules, routes, and fares, please visit the Codiac Transpo website at this link.

Additionally, you may download the Moovit application on your mobile device to conveniently access public transit services as needed. Link

Banking accounts

There are various banking institutions available in Moncton for your consideration, including but not limited to the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), Scotiabank, and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), etc.

When seeking to apply for a bank account, it is recommended to visit a bank branch directly to receive the most effective assistance for first-time applicants. It is advisable to schedule an appointment with the bank in advance, either via their website or by telephone, to arrange a meeting with a financial consultant.

The following documents are required for your appointment:

Passport
Legal documentation such as your permanent resident card, work permit, or study permit
For students who currently hold a deposit account with a specific bank, such as Scotiabank, please ensure to bring the confirmation letter from the bank.

Phone SIM card and phone plan

There are several prominent telecommunications providers in New Brunswick including Rogers, Bell, Telus, Koodo, Fido, Public Mobile, Virgin Plus, etc. The offerings from these carriers are varied, featuring a wide array of options for both prepaid and postpaid plans.

You may wish to consider one of the following options for purchasing a phone SIM card:

Retail Stores: You can visit vendor locations such as Bell, Rogers, or Telus, as well as e-retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, or The Mobile Shop.
Airports: Certain airports feature kiosks that offer SIM cards.
Online: You may place an order directly through the suppliers' websites for delivery to your designated address.

Settlement organizations

Please contact one of the settlement organizations that offer a range of complimentary services to assist newcomers in accessing essential settlement resources, acquiring knowledge about life in Canada, developing new social and professional skills, navigating employment opportunities, and improving their English language proficiency.

Depending on your preferred language, you may consider reaching out to one of the following organizations:

The Multicultural Agency of the Greater Moncton Area (MAGMA): This organization offers services in English. For further information regarding their services, please visit their website at https://magma-amgm.org/ or contact them via email at info@magma-amgm.org.
Centre d’accueil et d’accompagnement francophone des immigrants (CAFi): This organization provides services in French. For more details about their services, please visit their website at https://cafi-nb.org/wp2021/ or contact them via email at info@cafi-nb.org.

Vietnamese community connection

You are cordially invited to connect with the Vietnamese community through the Greater Moncton Vietnamese Association (GMVA). GMVA is a non-profit organization that has received official recognition from provincial authorities and holds a valid license to operate. The organization provides complimentary services and assistance in the following areas:

Support for newcomers
Community support
Employment support

The objectives of this organization are to:

Facilitate and cultivate networking among the Vietnamese community, ensuring that all members feel comfortable and secure in sharing information, experiences, and resources.
Provide a safe and supportive environment, along with programs designed to ensure that newcomers do not experience isolation and can swiftly integrate into the community.
Promote the rich heritage of Vietnamese cultural traditions by organizing and participating in various activities, cultural events, and festivals, including the Lunar New Year celebration, Mid-Autumn Festival, workshops, Halloween, Christmas, outdoor activities, and more.

You are encouraged to visit the GMVA website for further information regarding available resources at this link.

Additionally, you may wish to join the Facebook page and the Facebook group.