Nova Scotia, including the neighbouring island of Cape Breton, is remarkable for its rich Celtic traditions and stunning seascapes. Legendary for the warmth and hospitality of its people, Nova Scotia is currently carving out a place for itself in the global economy with a strong telecommunications infrastructure, internationally competitive business costs, tax incentive programs, and one of the most educated and talented workforces in Canada. What a prospect for the immigrant investor!

The business potential of this most populous maritime province, given its proximity to European and American markets, signals a bright economic outlook for many immigrant investors in search of new opportunities. Historically dependent on fishing, farming and forestry, Nova Scotia has started to diversify its economy with technology, health sciences, aerospace and defence.

This is especially true in Halifax, a major economic centre in eastern Canada, which has a large concentration of government services and private sector companies. This small, but bustling city is also becoming a major transportation hub thanks to its busy port, the expanding Halifax International Airport, and improving rail and highway connections.

Halifax is also only a short drive away from historic Peggy's Cove, probably one of the most photographed tourist attractions in Nova Scotia!

Nova Scotia prides itself on offering its residents a harmonious balance between work and play. In addition to providing many cultural outlets and enough outdoor outlets to please any skier, hiker or water sport fan, Nova Scotia has the highest concentration of post-secondary institutions and colleges per capita than anywhere in Canada.

Nova Scotia universities and colleges provide education in every field of learning (including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and computer science) and can cost less than comparable studies in the United States, Great Britain, or Australia. Among the world-class institutions in Nova Scotia: Acadia University, Dalhousie University, and St. Francis Xavier University.