CFB Gagetown
CFB Gagetown, located in Oromocto, New Brunswick, is primarily known as one of Canada’s largest and most crucial military training facilities. As the home of the Combat Training Centre, it provides extensive land-based combat training for the Canadian Armed Forces and houses the 5th Canadian Division Support
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🪖 POSTING INFO
Base: CFB Gagetown
Location: Oromocto, NB
Units: 5 Cdn Div Support Base, CTC
🏠 HOUSING
RHUs available
Apply early (CFHA)
Local: Oromocto / Fredericton
🎒 SCHOOLS
Anglophone West
Francophone Sud
Fredericton schools nearby
🏥 MEDICAL
Base clinic
Hospital: Fredericton
Emergency: 911
🛒 SHOPPING
CANEX
Oromocto Mall
Fredericton retail (15 min)
🚗 TRANSPORT
Vehicle recommended
Limited transit
Access: Trans-Canada Hwy
👨👩👧 SUPPORT
MFRC Gagetown
Deployment support
Spousal employment help
🌲 LIFESTYLE
River access
Trails & training area
Fishing, hunting, camping
🪖 POSTING INFO
5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown is a major Canadian Forces base located near Oromocto, New Brunswick. It’s one of the largest military installations in Canada, covering over 1,100 km² and serving as a primary army training facility.
🏠 HOUSING
The base has roughly 1,496 Residential Housing Units (RHUs) managed locally by Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) and located within Oromocto.
🎒 SCHOOLS
Oromocto and nearby Fredericton schools serve military families, with multiple elementary, middle, and high schools in the area. Oromocto is within the regional Anglophone school district and close enough for easy access to Fredericton’s schools.
🏥 MEDICAL
The 42 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre at Gagetown provides primary care, pharmacy, physiotherapy, mental health support, immunizations, and more to base personnel. Emergencies are handled via 911.
🛒 SHOPPING
Base services include a CANEX retail complex with groceries, clothing, convenience items, ATMs, barbershop, Tim Hortons, and other amenities.
In Oromocto and nearby Fredericton, you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, and shops beyond what’s available on base.
🚗 TRANSPORT
Military members typically rely on personal vehicles, as public transit options are limited. Oromocto is about 15–20 minutes from Fredericton and connects via the Trans‑Canada Highway.
👨👩👧 SUPPORT
The New Brunswick Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) supports families with programs, resources, and community services.
🌲 LIFESTYLE
CFB Gagetown offers extensive recreation facilities including a fitness centre, indoor track, squash courts, trails, golf & curling clubs, bowling alley, arena, and outdoor running/ski trails — part of an active base community.
Have questions about relocating to CFB Gagetown? Contact me — I’m happy to help.
Living Near CFB Gagetown – What Military Families Should Know
I work with Canadian Armed Forces members and military families relocating to CFB Gagetown and surrounding communities, helping them choose the right home, neighborhood, and strategy for their posting.
Being posted to CFB Gagetown means more than just a move — it’s choosing the right community, commute, schools, and lifestyle for your family. Here’s what CAF members need to know when relocating to the area.
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