Ahead Statement of Qualifications Application Life in Port Nova Scotia's ties to the sea make it a fitting place for the site of the Canadian Coast Guard College. The College opened in 1965 in temporary World War II buildings on the Point Edward Naval Base, moving to the present campus at Westmount in 1981. The school is recognized as one of the most modern and best-equipped marine training facilities in the world. The wooded campus rolls down to a sheltered harbour not far from the Atlantic Ocean.
Buildings are well-designed, contemporary structures nestled among spruce and hardwood trees.
Major facilities include an academic complex, a waterfront training centre, marine engineering training building, student residence, and sports complex. The imposing four-story academic building is the hub of the campus. Here you'll find classrooms, technical labs, simulators, a language training centre, computer centre, video-conference centre, auditorium, print shop, cafeteria, and a 28,000 volume marine library. Chez-Nous, the Officer Cadets' wet mess, is a favourite gathering place for Officer Cadets 19 years old and over. At the waterfront training centre and the marine engineering training building, you'll learn the practical aspects of Navigation and Engineering.