My husband and I are seriously looking at the possibility of emmigrating to Nova Scotia in Canada! Is there anyone who can tell me if its a good move, especially if you are British and have lived there, or anywhere in Canada? Any regrets about living there?
2007-07-26 10:52:30 · 13 answers · asked by PinkChicken 2 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
I lived in England for four years, met my husband and we just moved to Canada. (He's British.) It took a long time to get visas and immigrations papers sorted, so if I were you, I'd allow LOTS of time for that.
He likes it here. Housing, especially on the east coast is a lot more affordable that in the UK. We couldn't even consider buying a home in Southampton, but here in New Brunswick we just bought our first home on a lovely large lot.
As far as the weather goes, it does get cold, but today for example it was 34 degrees C, so our summers are hot. If you are looking at moving to Halifax or vicinity you won't get the snow that you might get in other parts of the province.
The thing that my husband finds hard here is how everyone has to have a vehicle. The population is so spread out that public transport just isn't viable in all but the largest cities. If you live in a small town, there probably won't be municipas buses, and the only passenger train goes once a day - if you miss it, you wait till tomorrow (that's if you live in a town that's on the train line!) lol. Most people travel by car.
I don't think we have any regrets, but there are things we miss about England. If I were in your situation I'd look into the paperwork side of things, see how long it's going to take and how much it will cost (it can be quite dear). I'd also plan a trip out here to Nova Scotia to scout out communities where you'd like to live. Zoom airlines (www.flyzoom.com) do good fares to Halifax from Gatwick.
You'll also want to consider how easy it will be for you to find employment here. That can be difficult sometimes if you don't work in an area that has a lot of openings. My husband worked as a broadcast technician for the BBC in Southampton, but has had to go into sales here as there wasn't much in his field at all.
Hope this helps and good luck!
2007-07-26 12:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by travel_girl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My aunt emigrated to Canada 40 years ago and has lived all over due to my uncles job.
However now there both retired she has settled in Nova Scotia where she has lived several times before, Sydney,Halifax,Dartmouth, Yarmouth.
My partner and I were thinking of emigrating over there with the kids and apparently as long as you have a trade, are a nurse or are educated to HND or degree level you can emigrate, oh and you need £4000 as well.
We're seriously still considering this option, it's a much better way of life over there and you can buy a great house for £20000, my aunt and uncle have done this ,and have lived on the ocean several times and at present live right on the ocean with a private beach in Sydney NS.
Nova Scotia means New Scotland and is full of british people, and scots like me.
2007-07-27 00:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go have look before making such a big decision. Canada is always rated in the top five countries for quality of life by the United Nations. My grandfather immigrated to Canada after the war and he was so proud to consider himself a Canadian. Its a beautiful country with wonderful people. Trying for Montreal myself this year. Good luck.
2007-07-29 19:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by robert z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canada is part of the Commonwealth, so the Brits are pretty much at home here (especially in B.C.) Also, we have an excellent Medicare system which makes the envy of a whole lot of people...
2007-07-26 10:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by robert43041 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i love canada!!! i live here in canada. Ive been to nova scotia. It was really fun just its very foggy at times and you would have to like to live near a harbour.
2007-07-26 10:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the east coast is not really like Britain,although very pretty in summer,it's wicked in winter most years,a lot of snow!!
If you're looking for similar to Britain,the west coast,say Victoria,on Vancouver Island's southern most tip,is known as a haven of British culture and similar weather..Not to say anything is wrong with east coast culture,which is different again.,and extremely wonderful.This country is so diverse,you just can't lose!
2007-07-26 13:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by t_blond_chick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immigration is expensive.
There aren't a lot of jobs in Nova Scotia.
If you can afford to pay a high rent until you have a pay check, you are much more likely to find employment in Albrta.
2007-07-26 13:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by thinkingtime 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's nice, quiet and laid back, but keep in mind the economy out there isn't the strongest, and outside of Halifax, you don't have a lot of retail options. Even other "larger" cities' main streets can be closed for the day before supper time.
It does have nice people and beautiful countryside, though.
2007-07-26 10:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OOO Canada!!
Canada is really fresh, clean, and natural. But it can be very, very cold as you know.
I'd say it was a good idea if you wanted to do it.
2007-07-26 11:00:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You think you know it's cold right?
Find out what cold is first, like -40 f and c sometimes and remember it's twice as hard to raise kids abroad where ever you are from.
2007-07-26 10:57:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋