NS, whats is the attraction for you?
#106
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Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
The defining characteristic of Wolfville is not that it is in a rural area, it's that Acadia University is in the centre of it. The university provides amenities and cultural events not normally found in a small town and when the students are here the population of 3,700 pretty much doubles. Combined with summer tourism this gives Wolfville a fair amount of vibrancy throughout the year.
Does all this make it an exciting place to be a teenager? Probably not but there should be plenty to do. My kids are only 3 and 5 so I can't comment first hand.
As for the weather, if it's good enough for the melons, peaches, grapes etc. that they grow around here it's good enough for me. Having lived in Winnipeg, Ottawa and the north of England I would take the weather here any day.
All in all, I think Wolfville is a great town. How could it be better? Pete's Frootique. Opening in May 2012. Brilliant.
http://www.petesfrootique.com/index.php
Does all this make it an exciting place to be a teenager? Probably not but there should be plenty to do. My kids are only 3 and 5 so I can't comment first hand.
As for the weather, if it's good enough for the melons, peaches, grapes etc. that they grow around here it's good enough for me. Having lived in Winnipeg, Ottawa and the north of England I would take the weather here any day.
All in all, I think Wolfville is a great town. How could it be better? Pete's Frootique. Opening in May 2012. Brilliant.
http://www.petesfrootique.com/index.php
Would you mind if I sent you a PM, as I don't won't to hijack this thread. As I have a few questions about Wolfville.
#107
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Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
No culture?! Boring?! Nothing to do?!
We make ours.
When we lived in London, we went to theatres, cinemas, galleries, museums and watch sports all the time.
Here we produce our own art, painting. There are probably more established artists you can meet in person and talk to than in London.
We don't watch sports now, but participate sports, hiking, biking, running, etc.
We still go to Cinemas and rent movies here.
Nova Scotia is Canada's ocean playground. We sail a boat.
Last few weeks the colourful autumn was fantastic!
It is colder than London, but here we have fabulous insulation, not like the crap
Victorian building we lived and felt the wind blowing in from every window and door.
We make ours.
When we lived in London, we went to theatres, cinemas, galleries, museums and watch sports all the time.
Here we produce our own art, painting. There are probably more established artists you can meet in person and talk to than in London.
We don't watch sports now, but participate sports, hiking, biking, running, etc.
We still go to Cinemas and rent movies here.
Nova Scotia is Canada's ocean playground. We sail a boat.
Last few weeks the colourful autumn was fantastic!
It is colder than London, but here we have fabulous insulation, not like the crap
Victorian building we lived and felt the wind blowing in from every window and door.
#108
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Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
I've never lived in NS, but have spent a good amount of time there, visiting several times for up to a month each time. I think the bottom line with regards to whether you will or wont like NS basically depends on what you are looking for in your next 'home town', and where you are coming from. The 'what you are looking for' reason is pretty obvious, but where you are coming from is also important because if you are moving to NS from say Goose Bay, your idea of a great live entertainment act would be different than if you were moving from Montreal.
If you live in Halifax, there are good pubs and eateries, history (compared to western Canada), sports (cricket, rugby in addition to the popular Canadian sports), live entertainment and a good university.
If you live in the rural areas, some of my favourite things to do are visit the different beaches, farmer's markets and take in the quaint little independently owned shops. I loved the fact that you never had to lock your car or your house in Wolfville. There is also a great football (soccer) scene in the Annapolis Valley. Kentville got a great indoor facility a few years ago.
I personally wouldn't live anywhere in NS except Halifax, but that's mainly because I'm a 28 yr old, young professional with no kids. I most recently lived in Regina, and that is much more my speed at this stage in my life. I never thought I'd say this prior to living in Regina, but I prefer the weather in the Prairies than in NS/NB. The winters in SK are brutal, but easy to dress for because you know that 95% of the time you have to only protect against the dry cold/winds, while in NS/NB it could be cold, sleet, freezing rain, hail, snow. I dont know about Halifax, but Fredericton definitely get a LOT more snow than Regina.
Also, to answer another poster, Landmark East is a great school for kids with learning disabilities. It has a very good reputation, and I know some kids' families move to Wolfville from some countries in Asia just so their son/daughter can go there.
P.S a maritime house party is absolutely awesome!!
If you live in Halifax, there are good pubs and eateries, history (compared to western Canada), sports (cricket, rugby in addition to the popular Canadian sports), live entertainment and a good university.
If you live in the rural areas, some of my favourite things to do are visit the different beaches, farmer's markets and take in the quaint little independently owned shops. I loved the fact that you never had to lock your car or your house in Wolfville. There is also a great football (soccer) scene in the Annapolis Valley. Kentville got a great indoor facility a few years ago.
I personally wouldn't live anywhere in NS except Halifax, but that's mainly because I'm a 28 yr old, young professional with no kids. I most recently lived in Regina, and that is much more my speed at this stage in my life. I never thought I'd say this prior to living in Regina, but I prefer the weather in the Prairies than in NS/NB. The winters in SK are brutal, but easy to dress for because you know that 95% of the time you have to only protect against the dry cold/winds, while in NS/NB it could be cold, sleet, freezing rain, hail, snow. I dont know about Halifax, but Fredericton definitely get a LOT more snow than Regina.
Also, to answer another poster, Landmark East is a great school for kids with learning disabilities. It has a very good reputation, and I know some kids' families move to Wolfville from some countries in Asia just so their son/daughter can go there.
P.S a maritime house party is absolutely awesome!!
#110
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Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
Thats encouraging to hear your thoughts on the weather.
I too live in Calgary and this will be my 4th winter. they are warning already of a very bad winter, jeeeeeezzzz 2 out of the last 3 were horrendous.
I have had long exposures to the -30s + and snow here in June (6th June D Day watching the parades on BBC news whilst it miserably snowed in my garden).
The winters just seem to go on and on with no let up, blue skies yes but still to long. I then find it a very short inconsistant summer then back to winter.
Would you say you get the 4 seasons there?
Love the news on the beaches.
I too live in Calgary and this will be my 4th winter. they are warning already of a very bad winter, jeeeeeezzzz 2 out of the last 3 were horrendous.
I have had long exposures to the -30s + and snow here in June (6th June D Day watching the parades on BBC news whilst it miserably snowed in my garden).
The winters just seem to go on and on with no let up, blue skies yes but still to long. I then find it a very short inconsistant summer then back to winter.
Would you say you get the 4 seasons there?
Love the news on the beaches.
Winter can be a lot of freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw but I think there's just enough cold weather to make it enjoyable without seeming never ending. If I remember correctly, there was snow on the ground last year from Boxing Day to the end of February. It doesn't get much colder than -20.
Spring is slightly spoiled by the melting mess at the start but there is a definite easing into warmer weather and after the winter it's a joy to see the countryside come to life.
In the summer there aren't many days above 30, which suits me fine after enduring the heat and humidity in Ottawa. The locals did complain about the rain this year but I thought the summer was great.
Autumn is beautiful and probably my favourite season, especially with all the harvest activity going on. You can have +20 weather into October.
In all seasons fog is very rare here in the Valley.
I'll echo what other people say about the beaches. Nova Scotians are spoilt for choice. Most nearest to me have huge tides so aren't the picture postcard sandy type but are still a good day out.
#111
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Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
There's definitely 4 seasons here in Wolfville.
Winter can be a lot of freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw but I think there's just enough cold weather to make it enjoyable without seeming never ending. If I remember correctly, there was snow on the ground last year from Boxing Day to the end of February. It doesn't get much colder than -20.
Spring is slightly spoiled by the melting mess at the start but there is a definite easing into warmer weather and after the winter it's a joy to see the countryside come to life.
In the summer there aren't many days above 30, which suits me fine after enduring the heat and humidity in Ottawa. The locals did complain about the rain this year but I thought the summer was great.
Autumn is beautiful and probably my favourite season, especially with all the harvest activity going on. You can have +20 weather into October.
In all seasons fog is very rare here in the Valley.
I'll echo what other people say about the beaches. Nova Scotians are spoilt for choice. Most nearest to me have huge tides so aren't the picture postcard sandy type but are still a good day out.
Winter can be a lot of freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw but I think there's just enough cold weather to make it enjoyable without seeming never ending. If I remember correctly, there was snow on the ground last year from Boxing Day to the end of February. It doesn't get much colder than -20.
Spring is slightly spoiled by the melting mess at the start but there is a definite easing into warmer weather and after the winter it's a joy to see the countryside come to life.
In the summer there aren't many days above 30, which suits me fine after enduring the heat and humidity in Ottawa. The locals did complain about the rain this year but I thought the summer was great.
Autumn is beautiful and probably my favourite season, especially with all the harvest activity going on. You can have +20 weather into October.
In all seasons fog is very rare here in the Valley.
I'll echo what other people say about the beaches. Nova Scotians are spoilt for choice. Most nearest to me have huge tides so aren't the picture postcard sandy type but are still a good day out.
#114
Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
I like it too, I saw a truck this morning with a snowplough thingy attached to the front and I felt freaked out!
#118
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Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
Just out of curiosity I had a look at the Environment Canada website to see if there is any windchill data. It shows the average number of days per year with a windchill below -30 as:
St John's - 2.3
Halifax - 3.3
Moncton - 13.6
Montreal - 11.5
Ottawa - 14.0
Toronto - 3.6
Winnipeg - 49.0
Regina - 43.2
Calgary - 19.6
Edmonton - 29.7
Vancouver - 0.0
I didn't realise Toronto was so balmy.
St John's - 2.3
Halifax - 3.3
Moncton - 13.6
Montreal - 11.5
Ottawa - 14.0
Toronto - 3.6
Winnipeg - 49.0
Regina - 43.2
Calgary - 19.6
Edmonton - 29.7
Vancouver - 0.0
I didn't realise Toronto was so balmy.
#119
Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
Four bedrooms, coastal views, access to a major city, $300,000:
http://www.propertypal.com/3-casemen...w-larne/168140
http://www.propertypal.com/3-casemen...w-larne/168140
The reason the houses are that cheap is because economy has tanked and people are leaving N Ireland
#120
Re: NS, whats is the attraction for you?
Better price than you'd get in the South East of England!!! Think I'll stay here if that's all the UK has to offer!