Where is Cambrian College located?
Interesting things to do in Sudbury:
Cambrian School is located in Sudbury, the largest administrative center in northeastern Ontario. From Toronto, you can get to Sudbury in two ways:
- Bus: 4-5 hours
- Flight time: 30 - 45 minutes
In 2015, Sudbury was ranked the happiest city in Canada, boasting a peaceful and clean environment with a population of 166,000, over 300 natural freshwater lakes, and 9 national parks, creating a friendly, safe, and happy community.
Sharing an interesting historical point, Sudbury is one of the 10 largest meteorite impact sites, which formed the nickel ore deposits that helped Sudbury become a leading global center for diverse mining services and supply since the 19th century . "The Nickel Capital of the World"
Today, mining remains one of Sudbury's major industries, maintaining over 16,000 mining jobs annually. However, the city has begun to expand into other industries and is rapidly becoming the largest administrative center in the Northeast for healthcare, economics, education, entertainment, and tourism.
The labor market in Sudbury:
According to 2020 labor market data, the leading industry in Sudbury is Healthcare, followed by Retail and thirdly, Mining => offering many opportunities for graduates from these fields.
Part-time job opportunities for international students in Sudbury:
- On-campus roles include supporting the International Student Services department, working at the library, sports center, and dormitory.
- Off-campus jobs include working as cashiers, servers in supermarkets or restaurants, or caring for patients in nursing homes or clinics.
Additionally, you can find job opportunities through volunteer programs organized by your school or through community initiatives. The average hourly wage in Ontario is currently $14.25.
What to do in Sudbury?
Visiting Sudbury, you won't feel bored because this happy city offers a wide range of activities, from basic entertainment like shopping, dining, movies, and cultural and artistic experiences, to outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, cycling, and skiing—all readily available in Sudbury.
The downtown Sudbury area, about a 10-minute drive from the school, is famous for its murals, which have become many Instagrammable spots for young people, most notably St. Joseph's Hospital, which currently has the largest mural in Canada.
From Cambrian College, you can walk to shopping areas (Walmart, New Sudbury Shopping Center, Superstore, etc.), dining and entertainment venues (A&W, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Plaza Bowl, Public Library, etc.), or if you want to check in with the world's largest 5-cent (Nickel) coin, it's about a 17-minute drive to the Dynamic Earth center.
What is the temperature like in Sudbury?
Not much different from Toronto, winter temperatures can reach a low of around -20°C, while summer averages 25°C to 28°C. Just pay attention to keeping warm, and you'll definitely have a fun and healthy winter that isn't too cold! :)
Living in Sudbury makes it not just about being good at English:
Furthermore, DHS offers opportunities to develop your French language skills. Sudbury is a multicultural community, and its residents are proficient in two languages. Over 27% consider French their mother tongue, and 39% are bilingual. Italian, German, Ukrainian, Finnish, and Polish are the top five unofficial languages spoken after English and French. Don't forget that if you're proficient in French, it will give you extra points on your Express Entry profile!
Opportunities for settlement in Sudbury:
In 2019, Sudbury was selected by the Canadian government as one of 11 communities to participate in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program. This program offers immigration opportunities for DHS applicants, alongside federal programs like Express Entry or provincial PNP programs.
Program details: https://investsudbury.ca/why-sudbury/move-to-sudbury/rnip/
Below are images of Sudbury city taken by Uy Long, a first-year Graphic Design student at the university.
We hope you will have the opportunity to visit, study, and live in this happy city in the near future!
