Originally Posted by Kentonmag

I moved from Newcastle upon Tyne to the Niagara Region 26 years ago and my job in Canada takes me to all of the Provinces, some for longer durations than others. If there is one Province I would hold above any other it would be Nova Scotia, the people are so genuine and their friendliness is 2nd to none. Halifax is my absolute favorite city for a vibrant social scene and bars and clubs that are jumping most nights of the week, and not just with the under 35 crowd. Anywhere West of Quebec if your over 35 an evening in Swiss Chalet is about as exciting as it seems to get in the social scene, apart from the endless family garden BBQ's YAWN.
Sure everyone has different lifestyles however I feel the East Coast lifestyle, outlook and friendship is more akin to what you maybe accustomed to in the UK.
On the downside the weather on the East Coast is pretty rotten and very seldom have I been over there and seen much Summery weather before June. You being from the UK North, you're probably used to average weather anyway.
Good luck with your move, and hopefully I haven't raised to many hackles by my personal views of the social habits of the rest of Canada, West of Quebec....lol

Originally Posted by feralbob

I have to say a couple of the comments about PEI shutting down and not having jobs are a bit off the mark. Me and the family are still here It would certainly help if you could say a bit more about what you actually do.

For example IT covers a whole bunch. Here in PEI what you might not know is that we have a big EA game studio - maybe a 100 people strong that does great work. So if you tell us a bit more, might be able to suggest employment opportunities.

B

Originally Posted by Partially discharged

Here is a relevant article about PEI

PEI’s only strip club closes because patrons, dancers all related | The Manatee

Originally Posted by Loraine 1

Hi guys,


It's been an age since I was on here (though I have been reading other posts regularly). We're finally at the stage where we can put our application in and we're hoping to move to either Nova Scotia or New Brunswick (possible even PEI if we like it). We've planned a long trip in September to do a recce of both.
We don't have children and work in Finance while my other half works in IT. We're pretty open minded about the whole thing really
Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on either of these provinces?

Originally Posted by Wella1

We moved to NS (South Shore) almost 5 years ago (well in 4 weeks time) and we're just putting plans in place to move back to the UK. We obtained or PR via NSPNP but I'm not sure if this route is still available. It depends on what you want out of life, so I don't want to reel off all of the negativities about living here but the grass is not greener! (even in the summer) lol. We don't have children and are mid/late 30's, we both found jobs ok, albeit not in our recognized fields to begin with, but the lifestyle/culture is far from what we imagined. We don't regret making the move as we would have always wondered if not, but in the last year have really seen the light.

Originally Posted by Wella1

Hi, no we don't. My husband and I sat separately and wrote a pro's/con's list and when we compared them they virtually the same. This is not a decision we made overnight, but one that has been solidified since two recent trips back to the UK. There is no comparison with A LOT of things. It's sucking the life right out of us.
In order to move to another province it would mean the same financially and the organization with regards to removals, finding a property, jobs etc etc.

Originally Posted by Wella1

It's sucking the life right out of us.
In order to move to another province it would mean the same financially and the organization with regards to removals, finding a property, jobs etc etc.

Originally Posted by Dave+Jules

FYI Manatee is a spoof news outlet...

Originally Posted by BristolUK

And a surprisingly good one too.

Nice to see you again.

Did you fall foul of the Mysterons?

Originally Posted by MillieF

Hi Wella, and welcome to our forum...which is an incredibly positive place, but honest too, and I think there are a number of us on here who can understand your feelings.

Very best of luck...wherever it might take you!

Originally Posted by MillieF

Hi Wella, and welcome to our forum...which is an incredibly positive place, but honest too, and I think there are a number of us on here who can understand your feelings.

Very best of luck...wherever it might take you!