Vicky1001

Hi we are thinking of going to nova scotia and where wondering wht type of place it is to live and work

DandNHill

Most of NS is rural. The only large town, by UK standards is Halifax where there are jobs and shops. Otherwise it's pretty quiet.
I live right down at the bottom of the province. 7500 people in Yarmouth and not many jobs or shops.
We're happy here now we're used to it. Depends what you're looking for...

spaceace

'can' and 'worms' spring to mind ;-)

but seriously, it depends what you are looking for in life

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=741954

good luck!

izzi81

definitely depends what you're looking for. If you want a bustling nightlife, lots of shops and activities, then Halifax is your only option (and if you're comparing it with London or Manchester then it might not be bustling enough for you!) However if you're looking for quiet rural and don't mind driving to the shops, then it might be for you.
Work is the main thing - most towns other than Halifax are pretty small, so it's whether you can find work to do that would be the main thing

JamesM

A good place

SivoxII

I'm still very keen to discover Nova Scotia ... as I have heard several good reviews and only a few negatives! ... one day!!!

All the best.

ExKiwilass

It's a place where a lot of people leave to move West to where the jobs are. That's why they need immigrants cos people keep leaving. Most Canadians wouldn't move there.

However, you can buy a big fancy spread for cheap and lots of toys and lord it over the locals now you're upper middle class. That might be fun.

DandNHill

Sadly that's very true. They do come back when they're old though. We like it. It has everything we need...

ExKiwilass

You guys have the right attitude

DandNHill

aelfryth

Is there any call for childminders in NS??
This is my profession in UK and we have also been looking at moving to NS, Hubby is a driver and we are both self employed. He wants to pass his HGV class 1or 2 whatever one lets him drive the big lorries here and i want to continue working with children as i love it sooo much.
We are currently in UK ans still doing our research and saving hard so that we have enough money to move and live when we eventually get there, but if there is no call for my proffession then i may look at moving to another province :-( That would be a shame as i have totally fallen in love with NS.
I would even be a live out carer if i have to!!

Hope someone can help and sorry to hijack your thread vicky1001 xx

or4ngecrush

There is a call for child are all over the world, you can in NS be a childminder with up to 8 kids unregulated but anymore and you have to go through proper regulations, many people do it here.

I am an ece (nursery nurse)

I love being in NS but I can't exactly compare it to any other place in Canada as I haven't lived anywhere else. I just love the landscapes, nature, people, small city, the Scottish/Irish history, the weather.. I could go on.. But it all depends on what you want out of life and what each province can give you.

SivoxII

... maybe we can relocate to Nova Scotia in our twilight years, sounds like a plan to me! lol

We are in Kelowna, Okanagan Valley and the job hunting opportunities here are pretty grim, as Kelowna has always been tough for employment.

All the best.

or4ngecrush

NS has a low amount of jobs and people have difficulty, I am lucky to be in a profession that is sought after everywhere.

davidsk

As DandNHill said, Halifax is the biggest city in NS. A friend of mine came here and was told Spring Garden Road is the only high-end shopping street in the city, she was shocked. In most European cities, it won't even be qualified as a shopping center.

Having said that, if you like the nature, it is a great place to live, trails, fishing, hunting, boating, plenty of activities.

NS is one of the least destinations for the international immigration as it is one of the highest income tax in Canada and offers rather limit job opportunities, but it is one of the most interprovincial migration in Canada.

*****************From http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/91-209-...**************

The migratory balance for Nova Scotia improved from 2007/2008 to 2008/2009. In 2008/2009 there were slightly fewer in-migrants (15,500) compared to 2007/2008 (16,000) but during this same time period the number of out-migrants also dropped (from 17,800 to 16,200). Nova Scotia had its largest migratory exchange with Alberta and although the flows remained in Alberta’s favour there was less out-migration to Alberta in 2008/2009 (4,500) compared to 2007/2008 (5,100). In-migration to Nova Scotia from the western province remained fairly stable over the two years (3,600 in 2007/2008 and 3,400 in 2008/2009). The balance of Nova Scotia’s exchange with Ontario changed from negative in 2007/2008 to positive in 2008/2009 given that close to 5,500 people left Nova Scotia for Ontario in 2007/2008 falling to 4,900 in 2008/2009 while 5,200 people arrived in Nova Scotia from the most populous province in each year.