Useful Tools

When coming to a new place, you usually have to purchase a lot of new things. Whether you are looking for an apartment for rent, roommates, or a used car, the following 4 platforms will help you find just that. When using any marketplace, make sure to use caution and not transfer any money to people you don't know.

Online Marketplace

Kijiji

Kijiji is the biggest online marketplace in Newfoundland and Labrador. You can find everything here from apartments for rent, to buying used cars and even free furniture.

Craigslist

Craiglist isn't as prominent in NL as the other three platforms, but sometimes you can find useful stuff here as well.

NL Classifieds

NL Classifieds is similar to Kijiji and NL Buy Sell. Sometimes you can find better deals, and as there. When you are shopping for something specific, it's good to check all three of the major sites, Kijiji, NL Classifieds & NL Buy Sell.

NL Buy Sell

Another market place, another place to check and compare prices with the other two platforms.

Cell Phone Companies

Here's the list of the major cell phone companies recommended for use in NL. Don't be surprised by the prices, as Canada has one of the highest costs for cell phone plans in the world. When going on a 2-year plan with a recently released phone and data, expect to pay $80+ per month. If you own your device, bring it from back home to get a cheaper plan by not having to pay for a new device as well.

Banks

After you make it to Canada, you will most likely need a local bank account. Here's a listing of the biggest banks with prominent presence in Newfoundland and Labrador. For the most part, they all offer plans for students that come with no fees after you have proven that you are a student. They also have offerings for credit cards for international students that come with lowered credit, usually between $500 - $1000.