If you could live anywhere in Eastern Canada...

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I'm daydreaming about moving to Canada from US. I would like to stay on the East Coast since most of my family are in North East states. I have a young family of 5 who are not afraid of snow, love the craggly coast line and mountains, and are more interested in a medium sized city or larger town. I would be looking for a job as a new grad BSN, although I could stay here and gain experiance if required.

If you could pick somewhere from PE, New Foundland, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick; where would you like to live and what is so very appealing about it?

Canada is so big and beautiful, I am just looking for fun ideas of where to start looking!

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I have heard Halifax is really nice...never have been down to the Maritimes yet though!

Prepare for a TON of snow though down there - they always seem to get hammered in the winter

Personally, I would pick BC over the Maritimes...nice weather but alot of rain apparently. I hate cold!

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I grew up in Saskatchewan!! Then resided in Victoria BC for nearly 10 yrs and resided in Greenwood NS for a few ys and spent a fair bit of time in Halifax NS!! Yes head to BC,lol Actually Halifax isnt too bad, but weatherwise, Victoria wins outright!! Less taxes in BC as well!!!

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Prince Edward Island is beautiful as well.

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I am a young travel nurse who was born who was born and raised in NS. I LOVE LOVE Nova Scotia, being away and going back for vacation has made me have a whole new apperciation for its beautiful surroundings and people. I know it sounds corny but moving away from home makes you realize what your missing. You can take the girl out of the maritimes but not the maritimes out of the girl!

I do plan eventually to move back to the east coast, we do get some hard winters but just as bad as the eastern states do. However our warm summer nights are the best! I would definately reccomend living in Halifax for a young family or somewhere a little bit outside of the city. Good luck with your decision!

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Although I've never been there, it would be Newfoundland for me...there's a certain draw I can't explain...and I LOVE snow and the idea of being near the ocean...I don't get enough of it where I am now...and there's a certain, Je ne sais quoi about the people who reside there! And hey, it's just a small skip to the French island St. Pierre (depending where in Newfoundland and Labrador you happen to be!)

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You actually like the snow?! I live in Toronto, and we probably get the least amount of snow than any other place [that gets snow] in Canada, and it's still too much! Despite that, though, you will love living here. Everyone is super nice (for the most part) and the health care industry doesn't get sued as much as in the States :D. Just kidding. But good luck on your move! Oh, I've also been to New Brunswick & Nova Scotia--I'd move there just for the fresh lobster!

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Anyone from Winnipeg? What's it like over there?

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"squitos as big as choppers in the summer. Cold winters. Middle of nowhere.

And those are the good things.

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Anyone from Winnipeg? What's it like over there?

I grew up in Saskatchewan, but spent time in Winnipeg Mb. I'm not a big fan of Winnipeg (sorry) lol Winters are cold with snow!! The winds can really pick up, which just makes it colder. Summers are hot, but luckily thats only for a short time,lol yes the mosquito's are a pain, so are the black flies. But its not all bad, probably no different than many cities. people are friendly, they have a brand new hockey rink downtown, AHL team (NHL jets are now in Phoenix!)

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I lived in Halifax for awhile and it's a great city. Lots of nursing jobs, and they are unionized. Rents aren't too bad, and a great social scene. If you wanted a city that's where I'd go.

If you are more into rural life Cape Breton is nice. The further north you go the nicer the people, but they are also poorer, and more working class. Violent crime is rare, but drinking is common. The northwestern part of the province, and Digby area has a large french population.

Rural and rich- go to the south west of NS to Mahone Bay. Lots of American imports, and shopping.

NFLD would be my choice for a great cultural experience. The people are nice, tough, and community oriented. They almost qualify as having their own language. Unemployment is high, and the area is poor, but you haven't been to a kitchen party til you've been with a Newfie.

PEI I haven't been, but it has a reputation for being very touristy which turns me off. Beautiful area, but with a lot of land owned by people off the island. I prefer the local culture.

NB is french in the northern areas, and can have some very wild winters. Moncton is a friendly town, St John- watch where you rent so you are upwind of the factories. Not as much coastline as the other provinces, but easy access to large shopping areas in Montreal and Maine.

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