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If you are looking to buy some real estate in Nova Scotia, you have an endless amount of options. Of course, Halifax is the province's largest city and has a wide variety of culture and attractions. But, if big cities are not your cup of tea and you just sold your Toronto waterfront condominium hoping to move somewhere a little more quaint and quiet you should look into some of the smaller communities in Nova Scotia. Just phone up your Etobicoke real estate agent and ask them to give you the names of some good agents in Nova Scotia, because the province is full of great places to settle down and buy a home.

If quaint is what you are looking for, look no further than Cape Breton Island. The Island is located approximately two hours outside of the city of Halifax and has an endless amount of villages, towns, and scenic landscapes. The city center of Cape Breton Island is Sydney and is within two hours of most small towns. The highlands of Cape Breton are world renowned as one of the most beautiful places to visit and are located on the famous Cabot Trail. You have your pick of gorgeous mountains, white sandy beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails. The village of Ingonish is a popular tourist attraction and would be a great place to retire if you just sold your Milton Ontario house for sale. Located a little more inland is the small town of Baddeck, which is another tourist hot spot. There you can find the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, The Baddeck Yacht Club, and a beautiful waterfront. This would be a perfect place to settle if you love to sail, garden, or fish. Speaking of fishing, the small village of Louisbourg is yet another great little village in Cape Breton. Its booming fishing industry, The Fortress of Louisbourg, and community centre make it a great place to settle down and raise a family. You can use any sort of real estate web page template to search out these great places to live in Cape Breton.

Another major fishing port in Nova Scotia is the town of Yarmouth. Located on the Gulf of Maine in the southwestern end of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth is home to The Cape Forchu Lighthouse and The Yarmouth Steamship Company. The town is approximately a three hour drive from Halifax and would be ideal for anyone who desires to live in a small community. If you are looking for somewhere to establish your bathroom furniture vanities business, you will want to think about the small community of Antigonish. It is located right in the center of the province and is close to both Halifax and Cape Breton Island. Antigonish is home to the world renowned St. FX University and is a popular destination for sporting events.

If you are looking for a nice quiet, honest place to live, Nova Scotia may just be the perfect home for you. If you are a city dweller and prefer trendy night clubs and great shopping, you can't beat a city like Halifax. More importantly, if you are looking for a scenic, rural community to raise a family, retire, or a place where you can just enjoy the great outdoors, Nova Scotia has a lot of great options for everyone.


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Monday, February 06, 2012