MrsH

We are considering a move to NS from UK and have bookd a trip to go there in March to check it out. We have done quite a bit of research but would really like to know where good areas to live are for schooling and working (we have 1 19 month old son and DH is a plumber). We would like to be 1-2 hrs max from Halifax and in a semi-rural location but not isolated.
I'm also worried about being lonely when DH is at work, are there many groups for meeting up etc?
Any ideas, help or advice please?

bandit

Hi Mrs H....

Welcome to BE!!!

I don't know anything about NS, but I'm sure those that do will respond.

If you are new to the site, and haven't yet done so, read all the WIKI articles at the top of this page on Canada and the different provinces...

All the best with you move.

B

destinationnovascotia

There have been loads of threads recently about areas to live in NS. Just use the search function and you will turn up masses of info.

This list http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of...tia?cat=travel will give you details of the size of communities and if you look at the WIKI on schooling you will find a link to details of schools in NS.

I am also going over in march. When are you going exactly? Are we on the same plane?

MrsH

Thanks so much for your help, have checked out the WIKI and theres so much great info on there.

We're flying out on the 20th March from Heathrow, what about you?

Zap0ne

Hi,

You should also check out some of the tourist stuff to get an idea as to what is around.

Good luck
Roy

http://novascotia.com/en/home/default.aspx
http://www.gov.ns.ca/dtc/tourism/tou...ections_fr.asp
http://www.movingincanada.com/NovaScotia/towns.htm

destinationnovascotia

Ditto.

You wan't to meet for coffee?

JSHalifax

welcome.... if youre both coming in March, can you bring me PG TIps! stop by for a cuppa and a chat at the Bed and Breakfast here in Halifax, weve had lots of newcomers from Uk already and lots more on the way... got a good network of people you can ask questions ....anyone going to Sandown show? I can give you some info on Nova Scotia stand 118
June

MrsH

Sure we can June!!! Where is yr b&b? It would be great to speak to others and ask some questions!

JSHalifax

Mumford Bed and Breakfast Halifax...just google me ...
Let me know when you are arriving I'll put the kettle on and we can answer as many questions as we can....see us at www.bfic.com
June

Poppy2

Hi there!! Great news that you are coming to NS and coming on the same flight as DNS! You will both have to wear red carnations, sun glasses and have a paper under your arm

There is so much to read in previous posts, you are going to be a while making up a long list of places to visit and squeeze in I imagine! I have absolutely no advice as we ourselves have only been here for 4 weeks and we look forward to DNS showing us her best finds! And you are coming over easter, so you will have to make sure that the EAster bunny visits your little one! We have 3 children, 2 boys of 10 and 5 and a little girl of 20 months, if you want to meet up, just say so and we could let the little ones play.

Good luck and welcome!!!

Lorna_D

the link takes you to a web page that's for sale

JSHalifax

my apologies its www. bfic.net I should obviously go to bed earlier!
its the building futures in Canada site

Lorna_D

If I had my head screwed on properly I would have noticed you put the web address in the post, just me being lazy wanting to use a link . The B & B looks great, a real home from home.

JSHalifax

Thanks we are getting two or three Brits through a month on fact finding missions and also landing they are all keeping us well supplied with PG Tips..we try to provide a supportive environment for those that are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the whole process of emigrating...weve met some fantastic people and have quite a network going now with newly landed families dotted everywhere...
June

Lorna_D

Sounds like a good support system, well done. Remember us when we want to do the tour