Why us?

The Conseil scolaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales is located in northwestern Ontario and serves over 800 students in 10 schools, including 9 elementary schools and one secondary school. Known for their warm welcome, the Board's schools are focused on the well-being and success of each student.

The Board's head office is located in Thunder Bay, a vibrant, diverse and welcoming community of 108,000 people along the shores of Lake Superior. The region has a perfect blend of urban and rural environments offering the opportunity to enjoy scenic landscapes just steps from home. It's a true playground for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Board strives for excellence in education and is distinguished by its mission:

At the heart of our Franco-Ontarian and Catholic community, we accompany students in their learning and ensure their well-being as they become thoughtful, committed and responsible citizens.

Ski enthusiasts can enjoy internationally recognized cross-country and downhill ski trails.

Our staff contributes to the vitality of the French language and the development of Francophone cultural identity.

Practical information

Straddling the districts of Thunder Bay and Kenora-Rainy River, the Council serves nine communities from Red Lake in the west to Longlac on Highway 11 East and Marathon on Highway 17 East.

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Access to Thunder Bay International Airport

Thunder Bay International Airport is well served by Air Canada, Porter, WestJet, Flair and others. It offers several flights a day including direct flights to sun destinations.

Directory of French Language Services in Northwestern Ontario

The Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario (AFNOO) has created a directory in which local entrepreneurs, businesses and institutions can post their services in French, free of charge. Constantly evolving, the directory makes it easy to find education, health, community, professional or government services throughout Northwestern Ontario.