Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7938974)

We've been in Halifax almost 4 years now and most of the friends we've met from overseas have moved elsewhere in Canada during that time.
Housing is cheaper if you can live in other parts of NS, but the closer to Halifax you get, the more expensive it is, smaller gardens, higher taxes. The area we live in also has lots of restrictive clauses, can't put up a fence, hang out washing etc.
One thing that has frustrated us here is how much of the ocean is inaccessable. A lot of the land has deeded access, so there are only a number of beaches you can use, and of course, they are popular so get very busy.
As to NS being warmer than Calgary in Autumn, well at the moment it is really cold here and we had frost warnings again last night. We've had a summer of rain and fog, which followed a really long, cold winter.
I think generally food and fuel are also more expensive in NS, compared to other areas in Canada.

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7939426)

Hi Val, so how is the job with the Nova Scotia Tourist Board going then?
;)

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7938974)

We've been in Halifax almost 4 years now and most of the friends we've met from overseas have moved elsewhere in Canada during that time.
Housing is cheaper if you can live in other parts of NS, but the closer to Halifax you get, the more expensive it is, smaller gardens, higher taxes. The area we live in also has lots of restrictive clauses, can't put up a fence, hang out washing etc.
One thing that has frustrated us here is how much of the ocean is inaccessable. A lot of the land has deeded access, so there are only a number of beaches you can use, and of course, they are popular so get very busy.
As to NS being warmer than Calgary in Autumn, well at the moment it is really cold here and we had frost warnings again last night. We've had a summer of rain and fog, which followed a really long, cold winter.
I think generally food and fuel are also more expensive in NS, compared to other areas in Canada.

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7939426)

Hi Val, so how is the job with the Nova Scotia Tourist Board going then?
;)

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7940347)

I just tells it as I see it:sneaky:

Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy (Post 7940492)

Well dont come on this board then, cos apparently you could be in breach of the rules :confused:

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7940963)

:blink::confused:

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7938974)

We've been in Halifax almost 4 years now and most of the friends we've met from overseas have moved elsewhere in Canada during that time.
Housing is cheaper if you can live in other parts of NS, but the closer to Halifax you get, the more expensive it is, smaller gardens, higher taxes. The area we live in also has lots of restrictive clauses, can't put up a fence, hang out washing etc.
One thing that has frustrated us here is how much of the ocean is inaccessable. A lot of the land has deeded access, so there are only a number of beaches you can use, and of course, they are popular so get very busy.
As to NS being warmer than Calgary in Autumn, well at the moment it is really cold here and we had frost warnings again last night. We've had a summer of rain and fog, which followed a really long, cold winter.
I think generally food and fuel are also more expensive in NS, compared to other areas in Canada.

Originally Posted by Lord Vader (Post 7941079)

Do you have a block heater?

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7941194)

and a front attached garage;)

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7938974)

We've been in Halifax almost 4 years now and most of the friends we've met from overseas have moved elsewhere in Canada during that time.
Housing is cheaper if you can live in other parts of NS, but the closer to Halifax you get, the more expensive it is, smaller gardens, higher taxes. The area we live in also has lots of restrictive clauses, can't put up a fence, hang out washing etc.
One thing that has frustrated us here is how much of the ocean is inaccessable. A lot of the land has deeded access, so there are only a number of beaches you can use, and of course, they are popular so get very busy.
As to NS being warmer than Calgary in Autumn, well at the moment it is really cold here and we had frost warnings again last night. We've had a summer of rain and fog, which followed a really long, cold winter.
I think generally food and fuel are also more expensive in NS, compared to other areas in Canada.

Originally Posted by bodgerx (Post 7942687)

So why stay?

Originally Posted by campsie (Post 7937454)

Has anyone made the move from calgary area over to nova scotia or vice versa. We came out to calgary about 2 years ago and now looking to make a move as not entirely settled. Any thoughts and opinions most welcome.

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7942735)

what's that got to do with anything

Originally Posted by val50 (Post 7942735)

what's that got to do with anything - the OP asked for comments on what it's like to live in NS, but if you are really nosey and want to know, it's because of family commitments and job.