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NOVA SCOTIA FAQ

We think Nova Scotia is a marvelous place to live, but, understandably, you have a lot of questions about this place you are considering making your new home or home-away-from home. Read on to find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Nova Scotia. And if we haven't covered your concern or query, please email us!

Nova Scotia Fast Facts

Population 950,000

Population density 17.7 per sq. km.

Co-ordinates Lat. 43 - 48° N /Long. 59 - 67°W.

Time zone Atlantic, -4 GMT

Language English

Currency Canadian dollars

Industry Fishery, tourism, forestry, agriculture, offshore oil and gas

Weather Changes by area. See http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/climate/ns.html

Where in the world is Nova Scotia anyway?
Not too far. Not too close. Well within a few hours' plane trip of Western Europe... MORE >>

What does Nova Scotia look like?
We are an island, almost! Connected to the rest of Canada by just a 28 km/17mile... MORE >>

What is the population of Nova Scotia and who lives there?
"Ciad Mile Failte - A Hundred Thousand Welcomes". As this Gaelic saying suggests... MORE >>

What's the weather like in Nova Scotia?
Don't like the weather? Wait 10 minutes! We Nova Scotians like to joke about our... MORE >>

What is it like to work and live in Nova Scotia?
You ain't a Nova Scotian if you don't like fish! While a taste for seafood is not... MORE >>

What do I need to know about buying property in Nova Scotia?
We are easy to get along with. Nova Scotians are known for their easy-going ways... MORE >>

What do I need to enter Canada, how long can I stay when visiting my new property, and what if I like it so much I don't want to leave?
The rules are the rules! We know once you get here you won't want to go home... MORE >>

What do I need to know to start a business in Nova Scotia?
Come on down! Nova Scotia's provincial government boldly states, "We are open... MORE >>

When should I visit Nova Scotia to look at properties?
We're waiting for you! The best time to visit Nova Scotia as a prospective... MORE >>

Why else might I want to live in Nova Scotia?
The better question is, why wouldn't you want to live in Nova Scotia?!... MORE >>