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| What Halifax is like for active adults |
Retirement to the southeast Atlantic coast of Canada isn’t probably for everyone. But for adventurous souls who would like to retire in an unspoiled natural setting and a cosmopolitan location, Halifax, Nova Scotia represents an ideal choice. Located on a lovely and huge natural harbor there are ample opportunities to live on the waterfront or near the water for a reasonable price. Halifax has a great support system for seniors and is welcoming to new residents and visitors (check Canadian laws regarding residence for non-Canadians, permanent residential status may be required to live here full-time.) Anyone may buy property in Nova Scotia.
The weather is surprisingly mild for Canada, due to its location well to the south of Montreal. There are ample housing opportunities for seniors.
Halifax now incorporates three cities which were previously independent: Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford, and rural Halifax County. The combined Halifax Regional Municipality has a population of 360,000. Prices and atmospheres differ dramatically by neighborhood. The south end of the Halifax peninsula is the most expensive and the most charming. Rural areas to the inland, many of which are on lakes, offer extremely reasonable prices. In general Halifax prices were about 15% below comparable U.S. prices, but the declining U.S. dollar puts that comparison at some risk. |
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| What is special about this community |
• Beautiful, unspoiled setting
• More than 3800 islands – some are for sale
• Low prices for waterfront living
• Charming downtown and harbor areas
• Irish, Scottish, and English heritage |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • It is far from anything • Could become small world unless you like living in small environment • It’s still Canada, winters are cold and the water is never swimmable |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Retirees tend to be adventurous types who like living in a charming environment near the outdoors. Nova Scotia is popular with Canadians and Europeans, but not so many Americans live or retire here. One reason is that Halifax is not on the way to anywhere, as it almost completely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, fishing, government, Education, business |
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| Physical environment |
| Halifax is situated on the eastern coast of Canada. The province is about half the size of Pennsylvania. The town is on one of the largest natural harbors in the world. The coastline is craggy and immense, the interior is heavily wooded. Here is a link to neighboring retirement communities in New Hampshire |
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| Cultural environment |
| As a tourist destination there is always something to do in Halifax. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are many hospitals in Halifax |
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| Transportation |
| Halifax Regional Airport is just outside of town |
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| Halifax Active Communities |
| Facts about HALIFAX | | State | : CANADA | | Environment | : Coastal, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 0 -20 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.6/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 3 votes cast)
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