Army Base • Oromocto, New Brunswick

CFB Gagetown

The largest army training centre in Eastern Canada. Home to combat training, support units, and thousands of military personnel.

Branch

Canadian Army

Type

Training Centre

Area

1,100 sq km

Established

1958

CFB Gagetown is the Canadian Army's primary training centre in Eastern Canada, located near Oromocto, New Brunswick, just east of Fredericton. The base encompasses over 1,100 square kilometres of training area, making it one of the largest military training facilities in Canada.

The base is home to the Combat Training Centre, which provides training for infantry, armour, artillery, and combat engineers. The nearby town of Oromocto was specifically built to support the base and offers housing and amenities for military families.

Being posted to CFB Esquimalt? Andrew Holenchuk and his team have helped hundreds of military families find their perfect home in Victoria.

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Nearby Communities

Oromocto

Purpose-built town for the base. 5-minute commute. All amenities. Average home price: $220,000.

Fredericton

Provincial capital. 20-minute commute. University, culture, dining. Average home price: $300,000.

Lincoln

Rural community between Oromocto and Fredericton. Larger properties. Average home price: $250,000.

Why Consider Victoria

Army personnel from Gagetown often find Victoria appealing for its dramatically different lifestyle. The mild coastal climate, year-round outdoor recreation, and strong military community at CFB Esquimalt offer a distinct change from New Brunswick's colder winters. Andrew and his team have helped many army families transition from Gagetown to Victoria.

FAQs

What is the housing cost difference between Oromocto and Victoria?
Housing in Oromocto and Fredericton is significantly more affordable than Victoria. However, many families find the lifestyle benefits of Victoria worth the premium, including the mild climate, outdoor recreation, and proximity to ocean and mountains.

Planning a Move to Victoria?

Andrew Holenchuk and his team help army families from Gagetown and other bases relocate to Victoria. Book a free consultation.