Where small-town charm meets big-city convenience.
- 🏙️ Proximity to major cities like Toronto and Buffalo
- 🌿 Scenic hiking and outdoor life (we’re located in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve)
- 🚌 Free student transit
- 💰 Affordable living
🏙️ St. Catharines — home to Brock’s main campus — blends a small-town feel with big-city benefits. With about 130,000 residents, it’s a friendly, mid-sized city surrounded by nature and just a short drive from Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, New York.
🌿 Students enjoy a safe, affordable, and welcoming community with access to arts, entertainment, hiking trails like the Bruce Trail, and the stunning Niagara Escarpment.
🚌 Getting around is easy thanks to regional transit and included local bus passes. The Niagara Region provides public and private sector transportation infrastructure, including bus and rail links to Toronto and Buffalo. Busing within the region consists of links from the campus to surrounding communities, and a St. Catharines bus pass is included with each student’s registration package.
With a thriving downtown, nearby airports, and endless outdoor adventure, St. Catharines and Niagara is the perfect place to live, learn, and explore.
Living expenses
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