Formerly known as Thibeault Terrace, College Heights is one of the fastest-growing areas of North Bay. College Heights is home to the two major higher-education institutions in North Bay, Nipissing University and Canadore College. Students and established professionals with families alike will feel at home in this neighbourhood, with a variety of new builds and old homes that have stood the test of time. Enjoy the convenience of living in the heart of a city, combined with the slower pace of suburban living.
An active lifestyle is certainly welcome in College Heights. Enjoy easy access to the celebrated Duchesnay Falls Trails, and conquer the Laurentian Escarpment with your own two feet. You can connect to the Campus Trails for a lesser-known, but still picturesque trail experience that culminates in the adjoining Canadore College and Nipissing University campus. The trails range from easy to very difficult, so no matter how confident you are in your hiking skills, there is a trail for you! If you’re looking to climb even higher, visit the Lake Nipissing Lookout for a thrilling view of the lake, and the opportunity to make great memories. Hockey fans will enjoy the North Bay Memorial Gardens, home of the North Bay Battalion of the OHL, and a variety of public sessions to keep your skills fresh.
You’ll never feel behind the times, living in College Heights. Restaurants and retail businesses are flocking to the neighbourhood because of its evolving demographics, which are constantly changing due to the influx of students and education professionals every year. You’re never too far from the essentials, and you’re always in proximity to great cuisine. Twigg’s Coffee Roasters is a premium option for your freshly-roasted morning cup of joe, and Lot 88 Steakhouse has succulent slabs of meat to enjoy after your busy day. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and well-crafted brews at Gateway City Brewery, a neighbourhood staple. And we haven’t forgotten about all of your favourite mainstream chains, which all have a foothold in College Heights.
Great outdoor and indoor fitness amenities, delicious food and a life that moves as fast as you’d like it to are enjoyed by a wide variety of people in the former Thibeault Terrace. You’ll never live the same day twice living in College Heights.