Spring officially sprung across our University Apartments communities this May.
From Newfoundland to Prince Edward Island, students experienced everything from playoff hockey and Formula 1 excitement to iceberg sightings, local markets, move-ins, and community events.
As students wrapped up exams, started summer jobs, and settled into new homes, each of our property locations had something unique happening.
Here’s a look back at May across our communities.
Wester-Land | St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
If there is one thing that signals the arrival of spring in Newfoundland, it’s iceberg season.
Throughout May, residents across St. John’s were treated to some of the province’s most iconic sights. Icebergs began appearing along the coastline, puffins returned to nesting grounds, and moose became increasingly active as temperatures slowly started to rise.
While spring arrived a little later than some parts of Canada, there was no shortage of things to do. Students could enjoy hiking trails, coastal viewpoints, local music events, and the unique scenery that makes Newfoundland unlike anywhere else in the country.
May also brought exciting news for future residents as Wester-Land launched its Early Bird Pricing promotion for students planning their September move-in.
Looking ahead, June is shaping up to be another exciting month in St. John’s, with local events including the Good Vibes Market and the Best Kind Barbecue Festival helping kick off summer across the city. Students can explore upcoming events through the Destination St. John’s Events Calendar.
If you were in Montreal this May, there was one thing you couldn’t escape: energy.
The city came alive as the Montreal Canadiens continued their incredible playoff run, advancing all the way to the Eastern Conference Final. Bell Centre watch parties, packed restaurants, and Canadiens flags throughout the city created an atmosphere students won’t soon forget.
At the same time, Montreal prepared for one of the biggest events on its annual calendar: the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, one of the city’s largest tourism and entertainment events. For the first time, the Grand Prix weekend overlapped with a Canadiens playoff run, creating a truly unforgettable month for sports fans across the city.
Closer to home, May was also move-in month for many new residents at PALAY and St-Dom.
Over the past month, students from around the world arrived in Montreal and officially began calling our communities home. Whether moving from another province or another continent entirely, we are thrilled to welcome so many new faces to the University Apartments family.
Across Quebec | Behind the Scenes
May was also a big month behind the camera.
Throughout the month, our Quebec properties participated in new photo and video shoots designed to showcase student life, apartment living, and the communities being built inside each property.
What made these shoots especially meaningful was the participation of our residents.
Many students volunteered their time to help us capture authentic moments that reflect what living in our communities actually looks like—from studying and relaxing to spending time with roommates and friends.
The result is a collection of content that feels genuine, personal, and representative of the students who call our buildings home.
For students new to the city, summer is one of the best times to explore Montreal’s festivals, neighbourhoods, and student-friendly attractions through Tourisme Montréal’s summer event guide.
We can’t wait to start sharing more of it with you throughout the summer.
Brown’s Court | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
As the weather warmed up, Charlottetown’s event calendar quickly filled with local markets, live music, community gatherings, and outdoor activities.
One event we especially enjoyed was a local thrift market where we picked up several unique pieces for our Brown’s Court showroom unit. Supporting local vendors while discovering one-of-a-kind décor? That’s a win-win in our books.
The finds from that market will soon make their debut in upcoming Brown’s Court content as we prepare for our June photo and video shoot.
Like many PEI summers, the season is already shaping up to be full of community events, local festivals, and plenty of opportunities for students to explore everything the island has to offer.
Students looking for upcoming markets, festivals, and live music events can browse the Discover Charlottetown Events Calendar.
Looking Back on May
Every month brings something new to our communities.
Whether it was spotting icebergs in Newfoundland, celebrating playoff hockey in Montreal, welcoming new residents, participating in content shoots, or exploring local markets in Prince Edward Island, May reminded us how unique each of our student housing communities truly is.
But our favourite part of every month remains the same: helping students find a place to call home.
From fully furnished apartments and inclusive pricing to communities designed specifically for student life, we’re proud to support students across Canada as they begin new chapters.
As we turn the page to June, we’re excited to see what the summer has in store.
Interested in finding your student home for September? Explore our available communities, pricing, and leasing information through the University Apartments website.
Happy May, everyone.
June, we’re ready for you!
***Disclaimer: Features may differ from how they appear on our website.
This kick-ass five bedroom, two bathroom apartment is the perfect place for students who are ready to move on from res, but want to stay right by campus. With five bedrooms this is a great pad for social butterflies or those who run with a bigger squad.
We can totally see you enjoying a cozy night in with the roomies on the comfy living room furniture, or snuggling up with a good book in your sweet bedroom on a quiet night.
Get ready to take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, microwave AND dishwasher!) and tons of counter space, as well as abundant seating space on the comfy living room couch, with an loveseat for even more seating when your friends pop by.
Whether you’re up for a rowdy game night or a chill movie night, this is definitely the right spot for you.
THE DETAILS
Each bedroom
🛏️ A double bed with enough room to store your luggage underneath
🪑 A study nook fully equipped with a desk, chair, and wall shelves
👚 A large closet for clothing, shoes and other storage
🎒 Hooks for bags and any stuff you need to grab and go!
Bathroom
🛀 Two bathroom, both with a shower
🌟 A large mirror so you can get ready in style
🧻 Extra storage for bathroom items, ‘cos nobody wants to run outta TP…
Kitchen
💎 Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove, microwave AND dishwasher
🔪 Tons of counter space, perfect for cooking by yourself or with your roomies
🍽️ Lots of cabinet space for storing kitchenware
Living room
🛋️ A cozy couch and an armchair for chilling, movie watching and hangs
☕ A coffee table with plenty of room for board games or late night study sessions
📺 A Smart TV
🍺 A dining area with a table and four chairs for communal meals, studying, or just hanging out…
BUILDING AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry rooms – coin operated ($)
🚗 Parking available ($)
🛋️ Lounge space
🚴 Outdoor bike racks
🔌ALL major utilities included (heat/hydro/power)
***Disclaimer: Features may differ from how they appear on our website.
Conveniently located in South End Halifax, this fully furnished four bedroom, two bathroom unit is the perfect spot for bright minded students like yourself.
Just minutes from both Dal and King’s College, this custom-designed unit comes furnished with a couch, chairs, side table, coffee table, and TV. Each bedroom offers the perfect space for when you need time to unwind and recharge, with a comfy double bed, a fully-equipped study nook, and tons of storage and shelving.
We could definitely see you hanging with your roomies on the cozy living room couch, or having a productive solo study sesh in your bedroom’s study nook to prep for exams. Either way, get your hands on this unit before someone else does!
THE DETAILS
Each bedroom
🛏️ A double bed with enough room to store your luggage underneath
🪑 A study nook fully equipped with a desk, chair, and wall shelves
👚 A large closet for clothing, shoes and other storage
🎒 Hooks for bags and any stuff you need to grab and go!
Bathroom
🛀 Two bathroom, both with a shower
🌟 A large mirror so you can get ready in style
🧻 Extra storage for bathroom items, ‘cos nobody wants to run outta TP…
Kitchen
💎 Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove, microwave AND dishwasher
🔪 Tons of counter space, perfect for cooking by yourself or with your roomies
🍽️ Lots of cabinet space for storing kitchenware
Living room
🛋️ A cozy couch and an armchair for chilling, movie watching and hangs
☕ A coffee table with plenty of room for board games or late night study sessions
📺 A Smart TV
🍺 A dining area with a table and four chairs for communal meals, studying, or just hanging out…
BUILDING AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry rooms – coin operated ($)
🚗 Parking available ($)
🛋️ Lounge space
🚴 Outdoor bike racks
🔌ALL major utilities included (heat/hydro/power)
***Disclaimer: Features may differ from how they appear on our website.
This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is the dream spot for you and two friends: located just a stones throw away from Dalhousie University’s Studly Campus & King’s College, this fully-furnished, and custom-designed unit is the perfect spot to accommodate university student’s specific needs.
The common area is bright and spacious, and comes furnished with a cozy couch, chairs, side table, coffee table, and TV, making it the ideal space for solo reading time or late night hangouts. It also comes with a dining table and chairs, great for study sessions and dinner with the roomies 👯!
Each bedroom is super cozy and perfect for when you need time to unwind and recharge, with a comfy double bed, a fully-equipped study nook, and tons of storage and shelving.
Indulge in some late-night ramen or gourmet home-cooked meals in your incredible kitchen, featuring counter space for days and stocked with a fridge, stove and microwave.
Come make the most of your uni experience in this dreamy apartment ✨
THE DETAILS
Each bedroom
🛏️ A double bed with enough room to store your luggage underneath
🪑 A study nook fully equipped with a desk, chair, and wall shelves
👚 A large closet for clothing, shoes and other storage
🎒 Hooks for bags and any stuff you need to grab and go!
Bathroom
🛀 One bathroom, with a shower
🌟 A large mirror so you can get ready in style
🧻 Extra storage for bathroom items, ‘cos nobody wants to run outta TP…
Kitchen
💎 Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, including a fridge, stove, and microwave
🔪 Tons of counter space, perfect for cooking by yourself or with your roomies
🍽️ Lots of cabinet space for storing kitchenware
Living room
🛋️ A cozy couch and an armchair for chilling, movie watching and hangs
☕ A coffee table with plenty of room for board games or late night study sessions
📺 A Smart TV
🍺 A dining area with a table and four chairs for communal meals, studying, or just hanging out…
BUILDING AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry rooms – coin operated ($)
🚗 Parking available ($)
🛋️ Lounge space
🚴 Outdoor bike racks
🔌ALL major utilities included (heat/hydro/power)
THE COMMODORE houses up to 100 students and help them make the most of their time at university and in Halifax. It offers students fully-furnished spaces that are specifically designed for university living. Our goal is to allow students to make the most of their experience at school, and to provide them the housing, tools, and resources to foster exploration, growth, and quality of life.
OUR UNITS
Each fully furnished unit comes complete with cozy and trendy furniture, a kitchen fully equipped with appliances, TV, artwork, and built in custom shelving.
Sustainable Living
Our decision to fully-furnish our units reflects our stance on sustainable living; by providing high-quality furniture, we all avoid an accumulation of pressed board pieces on the curb at the end of the lease term as students move out and move on. We hate seeing old furniture end up in landfills, so we do our best to reduce waste through our sustainability initiatives. This way the furniture is designed alongside the spaces themselves in harmony.
OUR COLLABORATIONS
We care deeply about integrating THE COMMODORE into the local community in a way that aligns with and honours residents past, present and future.
This can be seen through our collaboration with and support of local professionals whose work we admire; we do this through our artistic partnerships, interior design roll outs, branding, and architecture.
AMENITIES
🧺 Laundry onsite – coin operated ($)
🪑 Fully Furnished
📓 Study nook in every bedroom
🍳 Stainless steel kitchen appliances (dishwasher incl. in 4 & 5 bedroom units)
🧻 Lots of extra storage
🔌ALL major utilities included (heat/hydro/power)
🚴 Outdoor bike racks
🚗 Parking Available ($)
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki (MEEG-MA-GEE), the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We strive to contribute to the truth and reconciliation process through a collaboration with Indigenous artists and businesses.
