Getting here
By car
Travelling east from Moncton on the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 2)
- Take exit 504 to Sackville
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Main Street
- Continue through traffic lights on Main Street until you come to a ‘Y’ intersection
Travelling west from Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island on the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 2)
- Take exit 504 to Sackville
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Main Street
- Continue through traffic lights on Main Street until you come to a ‘Y’ intersection
At the ‘Y’ intersection:
Take Salem Street, which veers to the right and up the hill, to get to:
- Wallace McCain Student Centre (left onto York Street)
- Owens Art Gallery (left onto York Street)
- Convocation Hall (left onto York Street)
- Athletic Centre (left onto York Street)
- Ralph Pickard Bell Library (left onto York Street)
- Bennett, Bigelow, Hunton, Thornton, and Edwards houses (on Salem)
- Gemini Observatory (right onto York Street)
- Bermuda House (right onto York Street)
Take Main Street, which veers to the left, to get to:
- Campbell, Windsor, and Harper Halls
- Jennings Dining Hall
- Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music
By bus
Maritime Bus offers service throughout the Maritimes, as well as into Maine and Quebec, with connections to further destinations in Canada and the U.S.
The bus drops off and picks up passengers in Sackville at 211 Main St.
By rail
Through Via Rail, The Ocean route travels between Montreal and Halifax, with stops in Moncton, NB and Amherst, NS.
By air
The Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Sackville. There are a number of departures and arrivals each day from key Canadian cities, including Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and Ottawa.
International travellers may also want to consider the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. A two-hour drive from Sackville, the airport serves a greater number of Canadian and international destinations.
Getting around campus
Campus map
Through our interactive campus map you can explore our historic campus and see photos and descriptions of all our buildings, including all residences.
Download our campus map with parking locations (pdf)
Campus accessibility
Our interactive campus map includes information on accessibility points on campus, including accessible entrances and accessible parking.
Campus tours
Campus tours include a 90-minute guided tour led by our student campus ambassadors.
Conferences
Stay at MtA
Arts and culture
Arts and culture
Whether you love music, art, film, books, or theatre, you'll find it here. Find out more about arts and culture spaces on campus, and our many events and activities.
Athletics and recreation
Athletics and recreation
The mantra that unites all of us — Mountie Pride! Find out more about how to catch a game, use our facilities, and opportunities for outdoor activities all year round.
Libraries and Archives
Libraries and Archives
Mount Allison alumni, Sackville and area residents, and students attending Tantramar Regional High School are eligible for a borrower's card from the Mount Allison Libraries and Archives.
About Sackville
About Sackville and Atlantic Canada
Mount Allison is located at the heart of the Maritimes in picturesque Sackville, New Brunswick — the ideal university town.
Summer camps
Summer camps
Mount Allison offers a series of summer camps for elementary, middle, and high school students, including day and overnight camps.