A northern Ontario public college known for hands-on programs in aviation, trades, health sciences and the environment.
Canadore College is a public college in North Bay, Ontario, offering certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and degree pathways. It is known for practical, career-focused learning, small class sizes and strong ties to employers across northern Ontario and beyond.
The college has a long tradition in aviation and aerospace, skilled trades and technology, health and community services, business, and natural resources. Many programs include labs, simulations, work placements or co-op options so students graduate with real experience.
Canadore partners with Nipissing University on a shared campus in North Bay, which allows students to move between college and university pathways. It also supports Indigenous learners and communities through dedicated services and programming.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in Ontario apply for student aid through OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program); students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
Canadore offers its own entrance awards and bursaries, with many funded by donors and community partners.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Canadore College’s fee page.
Ask Canadore College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Canadore College.
Applications to Canadore College go through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario’s public colleges.
Most programs require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with specific course prerequisites. Some programs have additional requirements such as interviews, portfolios or health screening.
Apply through ontariocolleges.ca, the application service for Ontario's public colleges, and track your offers there. Applications received after the main deadline are considered if space remains.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Canadore College and ontariocolleges.ca.
North Bay is a small city on the shores of Lake Nipissing, with easy access to lakes, forests and trails. The main Commerce Court Campus sits on a hilltop beside Nipissing University, with the Aviation Campus at the North Bay airport.
Canadore offers a close-knit campus experience with student clubs, events and services run by the student association. Its northern location makes outdoor recreation a big part of life.
Canadore Panthers teams compete in Ontario college varsity sports.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.