Nipissing University is surrounded by nature and located in beautiful North Bay, Ontario. The City of North Bay, Ontario, also known as the “Gateway to the North”, is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is surrounded by numerous protected natural areas, heritage forest parks and historical sites.
Approximately a 3.5-hour drive or a quick 45-minute flight from either Toronto or Ottawa, our friendly and inviting city is a popular year-round destination. Offering plenty of activities, amenities, and services to meet your needs, North Bay's vibrancy is only exceeded by its hospitality.
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In our Learning Library you'll find study rooms, comfy chairs and a variety of resources (and resourceful people) to ensure your academic success. The library offers a collaborative and inspirational environment through its incredible architecture, bright study spaces, and excellent views of campus and Lake Nipissing.
Did you know we have over 20km of hiking trails on campus? If you enjoy connecting with nature and experiencing the magic of the outdoors, we've got you covered. Whether you’re hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing, our trails are maintained for year-round access. Enjoy North Bay’s beautiful Duchesnay Falls which is easily accessible after a short hike on our campus trail system.
With plenty of study nooks, an outdoor courtyard, large open-concept atrium and a full service restaurant and nightclub, we know you'll spend many hours at the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) Student Centre. Whether you're grabbing a bite to eat with friends or looking for a comfy spot to hangout between classes, you can expect good vibes and friendly faces at the NUSU Student Centre.
Nipissing offers many opportunities for experiential learning and that means many classes take place in non-traditional classroom settings, including the forest! Whether you're operating drones to monitor watershed hydrology, using motion capture software to analyze kinetic muscle tissue, or doing hands-on learning in one of our state-of-the-art labs, you'll find that our campus classrooms are anything but ordinary.
"I spend a lot of time at the athletic center but I also love the Library and another cool spot is the theater. I would go there to do some homework sometimes. There are a lot of cool small spots which you wouldn’t find in a big school."
"My favourite spot on campus is the NUSU Student Centre and the soccer field."
“I really like the campus trails. There is this one spot on the South Duchesnay trail where you can see all the way up College Drive, the City of North Bay and the waterfront. It looks really cool when the sun is setting.”