A place to call home in the great outdoors For those who want to escape the strain of urban life, Nova Scotia offers some of the cheapest property in Canada, says Catalina Stogdon

From: The Sunday Telegraph London | Date: December 16, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Life is quiet in Nova Scotia. Tucked away at the far reaches of eastern Canada, it is the second smallest province in the country, the size of England, and yet with a population of just under a million. It is a land of the great outdoors with breathtaking scenery: thousands of glassy lakes, pristine beaches and carpets of forest that draw tourists to see the autumnal reds and golds. And for British second homeowners who crave tranquillity, it is proving an increasingly popular and affordable destination, with budget airlines recently launching six-hour flights to the province. Here, for as ...

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