Our affordable housing gives you and your family the opportunity of owning or renting a home. Our diverse landscape provides you with the choice of living near the beach, on a quiet rural farm, or in one of our active urban centres.

Types of Housing

Apartment or suite:
A unit in a building or house that is usually available for rent and has bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room.

Apartment building:
Owned by a person who rents out individual suites.

Condominium (condo):
A suite in a building owned by one person or family.

Duplex/townhouse:
A house connected to another house that can be bought or rented.

Mobile homes:
Homes that can be moved from one place to another. Owners must also buy or rent the land to put a mobile home on.

Room for rent:
A room in a house or apartment where tenants share the kitchen, living room and bathroom.

Room and board:
A room and meals in a household. Furniture is included.

Housing cooperative (co-op):
Low-cost housing with waiting lists.

Our community has reasonable rental rates with inexpensive housing, for any family size.

Visit the Housing for Newcomers website to find out what you need to know when looking for, renting or buying a home. Information is available in eight different languages.