Connect Canada Magazine | Edition Summer 2010

Featured:

Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Lifestyle Businesses The Crown Jewel Resort Ranch Taking Eco-tourism Back to the Future Inge & G端nter Burr: Artfully Inspired by the Maritimes

SPECTACULAR REAL ESTATE LISTINGS With a Focus on Land

Build your Home and Lifestyle..... Your way

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elcome to our first edition of Connect><Canada magazine, Real Estate Re-imagined!

We are so excited to bring you our latest publication full of extraordinary lifestyle options in this special issue focused on land. In fact, after browsing through the following pages, you may find yourself singing one of Canada’s favourite tunes– “This land is your land, this land is my land”.

Choose your ideal location and build on your dream. There are so many incredible opportunities waiting for you here in Nova Scotia!

Yes, life-changing opportunities; or, so it was for one of our featured couples

who gathered up 800 acres of land in Cape Breton and built one of the most popular eco-tourism resorts in Nova Scotia – the Crown Jewel Resort Ranch. For another couple, their love of Nova Scotia’s landscape inspired them to emigrate from Germany and embark on the building of two uniquely personal dream lifestyle businesses. Relocate for Life – yes, the lure of Nova Scotia’s land is a powerful one!

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a boat, we can show you properties where deep-sea moorage is at your front doorstep.

Want to build a cozy nest where you can host international travelers at your own bed and breakfast, or maybe start a hobby farm

or build a vacation rental property? Share your ideas and we’ll help you find the land that’s perfect for your lifestyle business.

Nova Scotia is home to many creative craftspeople and exceptional builders who know how to integrate the stunning Nova Scotian landscape into any design.

Unknown timelines and costs are often what deter buyers from choosing to build; however, it is a choice that many more are making these days – but why?

Green building from the ground up is one of the top reasons along with designing a layout that fits one’s lifestyle. Land buyers are also seeing the value in having control over the quality and style of materials that

are used in building their homes; as, with emerging technologies and new green standards, home buyers are building homes that will truly fit in with the marketplace of the future.

Whether you choose to buy an existing home, a lifestyle business, or whether you choose to buy land and build Connect >< Canada - there is><aCanada place in Canada, in this wildly Connect natural province of Nova Scotia where you can find a place to say – yes, this land is my land!

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NOVA SCOTIA PROPERTIES FOR SALE

by Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.

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Spectacular Private Setting

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Picturesque Oceanfront Property

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A Nature Lover’s Beachside Paradise

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Beautiful 3.7 Acres Lakefront Lot

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1.4 Acres with your own Island

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ca. 19 Acres Overlooking Beaches

I S A AC ’ S H A R B O U R , E A S T E R N S H O R E OSTREA LAKE, EASTERN SHORE EAST PETEPSWICK, EASTERN SHORE L A K E C H A R L OT T E , E A S T E R N S H O R E OSTREA LAKE, EASTERN SHORE

and the Mighty Atlantic Ocean L AW R E N C E TO W N , E A S T E R N S H O R E

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6 Acres of Hilltop Views

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Pristine Ocean Front Property

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P L E A S A N T P O I N T, E A S T E R N S H O R E E A S T Q U O D DY, E A S T E R N S H O R E

Upscale Marina Living E A S T R I V E R P O I N T, S O U T H S H O R E

Additional Land Listings

BY ROBINSON & HARMSEN L I F E S T Y L E R E A L E S TAT E I N C .

RESIDENTIAL

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A Stylish “Green Built” Home

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A Lakefront Lifestyle Home

GOLDENVILLE, EASTERN SHORE S O U T H W E S T C OV E , S O U T H S H O R E

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An Ocean Lover’s Paradise

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A Mariner’s Dream Garden Retreat

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An Ocean View Hobby Farm

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A Ship Shape Home

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T E R E N C E B AY, H A L I FA X M E T R O OSTREA LAKE, EASTERN SHORE BRULE HARBOUR, NORTHUMBERLAND SHORE INDIAN HARBOUR LAKE, EASTERN SHORE

Grand Home on ca. 66 Acres with Waterfront on 3 Lakes SHEET HARBOUR, EASTERN SHORE

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LIFESTYLE BUSINESS

A Picture Perfect Bed and Breakfast Plus in Beautiful Cape Breton The Shangri-La Cottages along Nova Scotia’s Beautiful Fundy Shore Dig This! An Eastern Shore Lifestyle Greenhouse Business FOR SALE BY OWNER

Wake up to Ranch Living THE WISHON RANCH IN BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA

Lifestyle über Nova Scotia

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Life in Full Bloom in Nova Scotia The 4-Star Crown Jewel Resort Ranch

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Relocate for Life

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Scotia Tire Services Ltd.

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A C A P E B R E TO N T R E A S U R E A LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT FOR GÜNTER & INGE BURR A N OVA S C OT I A FA M I LY L I F E S T Y L E B U S I N E S S

A Hobby to Bank On Landscaping Your Property With Daylilies

BY ALLAN BANKS

Travel 69

Just Be by Sharon Hallam

Business 6 32 34 36

Good News for Nova Scotia´s Real Estate Market You’ve Got Land! Now What?

Building a Home that is “A Cut Above” Green Building in Nova Scotia

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Imprint

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Business

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. actively markets its select Nova Scotia listings to the EU market, through EU-based Robinson & Harmsen Relocation Services GbR.

Good News for Nova Scotia’s Real Estate Market

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et ready to see even more “For Sale” signs

around the province if recent stats are any

expected to rebound by 22 per cent in 2010; and, in

indication; and, at a higher price than last

Halifax, employment is expected to remain near record

year! According to Canada Mortgage and Housing,

levels as the economy continues to benefit from strong

economic recovery in Nova Scotia is starting to

in-migration and steady consumer spending. With

take hold with economic growth forecast at 1.7

respect to the multi-residential segment, multiple starts

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New home construction in Halifax is also

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per cent for 2010 and 2011 . According to the

are forecasted to rise a stunning 30 percent in 2010

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®:

and another 10 percent in 2011 .

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• The number of residential units sold across the

With more homes going up for sale, that means

province through the MLS® System from March

there’ll be more for buyers to choose from. That’s why

to May is up 16.2 per cent when compared to

it’s important to work with a real estate company that

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the same period in 2009 . The highest increases

knows how to create a targeted marketing approach.

in both sales and listings were in the South

With connections in Nova Scotia and in Europe, you

Shore and Yarmouth regions.

can trust Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.

• Although over half the regions reported a

to help your home get the exposure it deserves. We’ll

decline in average pricing, average prices as a

help you change your “For Sale” sign to “SOLD” and

whole, throughout Nova Scotia, were up 4.6

help you find the right home for your lifestyle. Über

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per cent over the same period last year NSAR

and above service - that’s what you can expect!

president Karen Edwards offered the following view: “The strength of the resale market is likely to drive up the number of listings, leading to a 4

more balanced resale housing market.”

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Housing Market Outlook, Halifax CMA, CMHC, Spring 2010, page 1 NSAR Press Release, June 21, 2010: Residential Real Estate Sales, Listings and Average Price See Increases.

NSAR Press Release, April 26, 2010: Strength in Nova Scotia’s Resale Market Expected to Increase Listings 5,6 Housing Market Outlook, Halifax CMA, CMHC, Spring 2010, page 1 & 3 respectively 2,3 4

Welcome to the Featured Land Listings of

in Nova Scotia, Canada

The brokerage assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. Interested parties are encouraged to seek independent verification of facts presented herein.

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A Spectacular Private Setting in

Isaac’s Harbour

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ajestic. That’s the word that comes to mind when you look at this stunning and expansive waterfront property located in Guysborough County. As owner of this private Isaac’s Harbor treasure, you’ll enjoy sweeping vistas from your ca. 1500 feet of ocean shoreline and ca.

270 feet of river frontage. A secluded harbor inlet surrounded by lush rolling hills and mature trees, offers deepsea moorage and plenty of space to build your own private boat dock.

The large and sunny centre area of the property is cleared and ready for your vision to take root whether it’s your own home grown grocery patch, a field of flowers, or a fresh fruit orchard.

There is an expansive feel to the property, especially since the cabin is small and sits on the highest rise of the downward sloping property.

The as-is cabin has electricity, plumbing, a 2-piece bath and small kitchen, and is more a place to shelter from the weather or to spend a rustic camp-out weekend.

Take away the cabin and you have a great place to build a home that truly fits the grand and rugged beauty of the land on which it sits. Enjoy being in the midst of nature’s splendor and stillness, while also enjoying the convenience of year-round highway access.

Port Bickerton is a short cable ferry ride away; and, the lively university town of Antigonish is a commutable 45 minutes’ drive. Wildly possible to build on this bold ocean 11 acres property – what do you think?

1 Stunning bold ocean frontage 2 Deep moorage in protected inlet 3 Partially cleared yet private

NOTES: Property Info:

14791 Highway 316 Isaacs Harbour, B0H 1S0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 35032283 Price: 159,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com Anna-Lisa Jones, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.452.8044 AL.Jones@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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1 The private beach 2 Bridge on property to create natural flow 3 Aerial view 4 The private beach

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NOTES: Property Info:

Lot 4, Pleasant Point Road Ostrea Lake, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 41301698 Price: 397,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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ike a painting, this beautifully treed, OPEN-ocean-frontage property, near Musquodoboit Harbour in the community of Ostrea Lake,is the canvas with nature as the artist. This might well be the perfect place to build the oceanfront home you’ve always dreamed of. Enjoy a picnic on your own private beach, with ca. 850 feet of oceanfrontage.

Stroll through ca. 9 plus acres of dune-like landscape and relax, taking in a quiet moment beside the peaceful pond situated within this property. You’ll feel like you’re in your own piece of heaven, far from the hustle and bustle of the real world, but you’ll be close to shopping and services as you wish and need them. The property is located along a school-bus route, within a superb P-12 schools system on this part of the Eastern Shore.

You’ll also find medical facilities, stores, shops, banks, restaurants, several golf courses, a fitness centre, an ice rink and much more.

You’ve dreamed about owning a unique parcel of oceanfront?

Here’s your chance to build on your dream. Just imagine… and… dreams are realities waiting to be created! You knew that!

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A Nature Lover’s Beachside Paradise in

East Petpeswick

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magine owning property right next door to the longest “sugar sand beach” in Nova Scotia. This stunning waterfront property in the popular “Martinique by the Sea” subdivision is located within the bird sanctuary of Martinique Beach Provincial Park. What a place to build the home you’ve always wanted, with views of the ocean and so many ways to enjoy your leisure time.

At the centre of the subdivision is a 25-acre patch of parkland for the exclusive use of the residents.

Nearby Martinique Beach Park is a lovely crescent shaped beach of sparkling, finely packed sand stretching for 5 km (3 miles). It’s a popular area for hiking, kayaking, surfing and swimming and it’s just 10 km from the bustling community of Musquodoboit Harbour. This friendly community offers all the amenities you could want – excellent schools, shopping, medical facilities, a fitness centre and an ice rink.

Make everyday a holiday at your own private beachside retreat.

This is the place where dreams are built.

1 View from possible building site 2 Lot plan of subdivision, “Martinique by the Sea” 3 Salt marsh where a boardwalk could be built

NOTES: Property Info:

451 (lot 29) and 471 (lot 30) Owl Drive East Petpeswick, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 41167859 and 41167867 Price: 79,900 + HST CAD, for each lot

Agent Info:

Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com (lot 29) RobinsonHarmsen.com (lot 30) Online Map

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Beautiful 3.7 Acres Lakefront Lot in

Lake Charlotte 1 1 Park-like lot with water view 2 Park-like lot with water view 3 Shorefront of Grassy Lake

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Parcel D, Clam Harbour Road Lake Charlotte, B0J 1Y0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 41323502 Price: 125,000 + HST CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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feet of beautiful lake frontage on Grassy Lake this 3.7 acre lot is almost like a little peninsula. Because the owner put a lot of effort into maintaining the mixed wood parcel you almost feel like walking through a park.

Watch the beaver and ducks or catch a trout from your very own water front. Nearby, Clam Harbour Beach is one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful sand beaches (renowned for its Sandcastle Contest once a year) is just approximately 10 km down the road. This beautiful lakefront lot is just 50 km to Halifax and 70 km to the Halifax International Airport. Shopping, Schools, Hospital is about 10 km away.

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his ca. 1.4 acre Salt Water lot, on calm and gentle inlet waters, in the new subdivision of Ostrea Lake, on Nova Scotia’s rugged Eastern Shore, offers the unique opportunity to have a stationary, cleared parcel of land on which to build your house or seasonal home, while also offering a small island parcel of land just steps off this property’s shore.

Take your favourite chairs out to your sweet little island to savour your morning coffee or to watch the sunset; having this wonderfully natural setting in which to enjoy these simple pleasures is something truly special.

Musquodoboit Harbour, just 20 minutes away, is a charming town and is the service centre for the immediate region that includes East Petpeswick, Pleasant Point, Smith Settlement, and West Petpeswick, Jeddore; to name a few. With a population of ca 2139, and a new community plan in place, the area is realizing increased popularity. Add to this the fact that there are local worldclass surfing beaches and golf courses, and a surprising number of local events, such as the Pirates Festival and you will be happy to buy and build into the lifestyle that this Ostrea Lake property can offer.

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1 View across to property 2 Little island off property 3 Driveway into property 4 View of property

NOTES: Property Info:

Lot 2, 2872 Ostrea Lake Road Ostrea Lake, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 41239963 Price: 69,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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NOTES: Property Info:

572 West Lawrencetown Road Lawrencetown, B2Z 1P9 Nova Scotia, Canada EXCLUSIVE Price: 460,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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his ca. 19 acre property empowers the senses.

There is a view of the Atlantic Ocean with large spans of sand that line the shores of Conrad Beach and Lawrencetown Beach; being on a rise of land, you have a ring side view of some of the more spectacular world-class surfing activity. The land is partially pastured and fenced and would make an amazing setting for a custom home, or a vacation retreat business.

Only 20 minutes to Dartmouth and 40 minutes to the International Airport, this property has an away from it all feel while being within easy access of the excitement of the city. The added bonus of this property is that it is located within an established equestrian community.

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ake up to a breathtaking vista at the crest of this ca. 6 acre hill-top lot in peaceful Ostrea Lake. Partially cleared as to the suggested home building spot, with a driveway leading off the maintained public road, get ready to stake out the boundaries of your dream home.

Consider how the morning light will impact the design of your living space; large windows will surely be a must to maximize your ocean views and the sun’s energy. Perhaps you could build a back deck to look out over the dense groves of evergreens.

This property offers privacy; plus, with it being ca 35 minutes to the area’s hub, Porters Lake, you have proximity to daily life essentials such as a general store, drug store, post office, municipal office, police station, fire department, library, bank, recreation centre, museum, several dental offices, and a full medical clinic/hospital. In addition, Musquodoboit Harbour is the location for the region’s High School. You have heard about the new Oyster Pond Academy P-9! Well, Hagen Road is right on the school bus route! Lifestyle plus – think about it – and plan “your Nest” high above the tree line on #75 Hagen Road. photo credits page 22-23: Anna-Lisa Jones

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1 View from hilltop of property 2 Plateau on hill of property 3 Driveway up to hilltop of property 4 View from hilltop of property

NOTES: Property Info:

75 Hagan Road Pleasant Point, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 41195124 Price: 69,900 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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1 Mature evergreen property border 2 Low brush for easy clearing 3 Pebbly beach-like shoreline 4 Set along a picturesque country road

NOTES: Property Info:

Lot 1E, Smith Point Road East Quoddy, B0J 2K0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 00453548 Price: $45,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Anna-Lisa Jones, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.452.8044 AL.Jones@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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ake up to the rising sun on this east-facing, oceanfront property.

Mature evergreens provide a lush and natural border for this pristine piece of land which is gently sloping; and, with the grade of elevation, gives you a broad view of the ocean and of the shore islands beyond. With approximately 120 feet of pebbly shoreline within a picturesque bay, this lot is the ideal site for a seaside recreational property or a year-round residence.

Smith Point Road is in East Quoddy - only 90 minutes from Dartmouth and from the international airport. Sheet Harbor, a community of 800 people with a catchment of 5,000, is the area’s service centre and is just 10 minutes away; conveniences such as a hospital, specialized clinics, a Fitness Centre, a community library, and both primary and secondary educational facilities can be found there. With the region being known for its world class sea kayaking, fine sand beaches, accessible wilderness and lakes that are legendary amongst anglers and paddlers, this lovely parcel of land is just the place to put your building plans into action…

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et your sights on having a nautical lifestyle on Nova Scotia’s South Shore with this ca 1.19 acre partially cleared and treed corner lot across from one of Nova Scotia’s newest, full-service, yacht maintenance, and repair facilities. –

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East River Marine. With 40 moorings and 30 marina slips for yachts up to 130 feet length overall; and, with the capacity of hauling boats to 80 feet LOA, 20-foot beam, and 70 metric tons by travel lift, this is one small but mighty marina.

This property is located within an upscale development that is a commutable ca 50 minutes drive to the city of Halifax and a convenient 10 minute’s drive to charming town of Chester, you can truly build a home that is positioned within the best of both worlds; a city to work and play in, and a home to retreat to and rest in. There is a clear sight line to the marina; and, as the lot is raised up from the road, it offers the possibility of building a home with expansive views of the ocean. If you have a marine lifestyle on your building lot wish list, go to 23 Endeavour Avenue and imagine the possibilities...

1 Idyllic harbor setting 2 View to the property from the ocean 3 Expansive view to marina from the property 4 View to the property from the ocean

NOTES: Property Info:

Lot 23, Endeavour Avenue East River Point, B0J 1T0 Nova Scotia, Canada EXCLUSIVE Price: 125,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Anna-Lisa Jones, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.452.8044 AL.Jones@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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Additional Land Listings ID No.: ES-5089

SUMMER LIVING AT IT’S BEST You have been collecting… Summer Living at its best: Island Space for Sale- For the love of boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, hunting, relaxing; enjoy the barefoot attitude and hide away from the world. Water Frontage ca. 250m = 820 ft. *to be verified by buyer* This ca. 10 Acre lot on the romantic Hemloe Island offers a dug well and two handyman dream projects: 1 homestead and seaside cottage. The cottage was designed by Chicago Architect,...

37548880 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

More Information:

C$ 372,000

Price: ID No.: ES-5154

CA. 25 ACRES WITH OCEANFRONT ON OSTREA LAKE ROAD Double Dip: this lot enjoys breathtaking views and offers ca. 25 acres of it. You will enjoy Hilltop Vision toward the Ocean and Lake-view and frontage - so yes - Double Dip and plan your homestead now. NOTE: only ca. 25 acres of this PID 40058695 are offered for sale herein at this time, to be subdivided off as outlined in “Schedule A” . Ostrea Lake Road is a public, school bused road within a superb family and school neighborhood....

Land Only

Real Estate location: Ocean front/access

40058695 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Ocean front/access More Information:

C$ 190,000

Price: ID No.: HM-4137

LONGING FOR A LOT ON MOODY LAKE? Within well established Executive Family Neighbourhood, this gently sloping, nicely thinned out building lot enjoys ca 164 ft lake frontage which gently falls to deep water anchorage.

It is the last lake front lot available. Approved for C1 Septic Field. Paved Street, with Public Bus and School Bus access. Ca 15 minutes to shopping....

41278698 Region: Halifax Metro Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Lake front/access More Information:

C$ 149,900 + HST

Price: ID No.: ES-5124

PORTERS LAKE WATERFRONT | LOT #4 Excellent Address in established Executive/Family Neighbourhood ca. 20 minutes to Mic Mac Mall. This lovely Lake lot with ca. 180 ft. of frontage on Porters Lake. This PID#41250994 could be purchased in conjunction with PID#41250986: Lots are side by side for the preferred total price of $225,00, plus applicable HST for a combined total of ca.

2.79 acres with ca. 250 of Lake frontage....

41250994 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Lake front/access More Information:

C$ 119,900 + HST

Price: ID No.:ES-5111

WATER COLOURED AND SHAPED BY THE LAKESIDE LOCALE This lot would provides breathtaking views of Indian Harbour Lake. You could make this a seasonal lakefront retreat and when ready you could easily make this a full time lifestyle for you and your family. This is a safe and very friendly area of the Eastern Shore where you’ll foster good memories and love of the outdoors. Nova Scotia provides the most welcoming of living scenarios and this beautiful lakeside property is right here for you to...

37506482 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

To succeed in foreign markets, you need local introductions.

Real Estate location: Lake front/access More Information:

C$ 112,000

Price:

ID No. : ES-5123

PORTERS LAKE WATERFRONT | LOT #3

Excellent address in Porters Lake: Executive/Family Neighbourhood. You will want a House

41250986

Region: Eastern Shore

your style, check this lot for Home Base. You will be building within an estabPresent that in matches Nova Scotia and Hamburg: Robinson & Harmsen we in service, Typebelieve of Real Estate: Land Only lished Subdivisionbring your plans and visions as At you walk this lake frontage, keeping family and friends in mind. Good Luck, comparison shopping......

Real Estate location: Lake front/access as individual as You. For us this means more than searching for and finding new More Information: residences and business oppor tunities for You. Together we will establish how to Price: C$ 109,900 + HST best ser ve Your personal needs at this par ticular time in Your life – ever y time!

ID No.: ES-5045

OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY ON LITTLE LISCOMB HARBOUR Watch your children grow up in the clean Ocean air or enjoy a lovely vacation retreat/safe haven. Nicely leveled, Ocean Front property on little Liscomb Harbour with Hemloe Island in plain sight. Very interesting shoreline, plenty of local bird/wildlife. A hiking, biking, sea kayak/canoe, windsurfing paradise on school bus route....

35174291 Region: Eastern Shore

Type of Real Estate: We serve you in English, French and German Real Estate location: Eastern Shore · Annapolis Valley · Hamburg /Germany More Information: Price:

RobinsonHarmsen.com

Land Only Ocean front/access

C$ 99,000

Additional Land Listings ID No.:ES-5046

OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY ON LITTLE LISCOMB HARBOUR Watch your children grow up in the clean Ocean air or enjoy a lovely vacation retreat/safe haven. Nicely leveled, Ocean Front property on little Liscomb Harbour with Hemloe Island in plain sight. Very interesting shoreline, plenty of local bird/wildlife. A hiking, biking, sea kayak/canoe, windsurfing paradise on school bus route....

37523867 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Ocean front/access More Information:

C$ 99,000

Price: ID No.: ES-5142

MIDDLE PORTERS LAKE LOT, READY TO GO! Attention Home Builders: this lake lot is ready to go! With over one acre and ca 120’ of lake frontage, this lot will not last. Just minutes from the surf at Lawrencetown Beach, the Porters Lake Provincial Park, and within a short drive to the City, this gently sloping, nicely cleared lot is sure to become a home builder’s dream. Sporting a very favorable QP2 soil report, culvert is in place to the paved public road, and no HST is due on...

00598235 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Lake front/access More Information:

C$ 73,500

Price: ID No. : ES-5149

A WEST JEDDORE ROAD LOT WITH SEPTIC AND DUG WELL The Lot is approximately 100 meters from Highway # 7, has a septic, dug well and driveway already in place. Leveled and prepared, lot partially cleared. (Buyer to verify well and septic). All amenities close by: schools, hospital, shopping center. Clam Harbour Beach and Martinique Beach each approximately 20 km away....

41241233 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Inland More Information:

C$ 55,000

Price: ID No.: ES-5031

LOT #89 IN MARINER´S COVE Lifestyle within this area offers endless water sport possibilities ´at your front door` some of which include: sea kayaking, para/wind surfing, sailing, swimming, fishing for bass & trout in ponds of the village´s grounds. Fees for private Road Maintenance: Annually ca. $300.00 plus Tax. Property is migrated. Brokerage assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Interested parties are encouraged to seek independent verification of facts...

40513046 Region: Eastern Shore Type of Real Estate:

Land Only

Real Estate location: Inland More Information:

C$ 53,500

Price: ID No.: ES-5097

PRICED TO SELL | LAND IN HEAD JEDDORE (LOT 6) PRICED TO SELL. Building lot right at the HWY # 7, 500 m away from the Salmon River Bridge with a public boat launch and the new Sea Rover Marine right around the corner.

Shopping, schools, hospitals and 5 restaurants just minutes away. Lot has south exposure and waterview to the buttermilk channel. Private road and electricity already there....

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GENTLE OCEAN VIEWS IN MUSHABOOM This ca. three quarters of an acre Lot offers interesting views of gentle ocean waters within a Family Neighborhood Environment. Mushaboom Road is public and paved with good road frontage to this lot, just ca. 1.5 km off the Main Street, which is the Hwy#7. A seasonal retreat could be your contemplation as well as planning full-time residence in your new Family Home. To name a few amenities: Sheet Harbour is less than 15 minutes away offering...

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You’ve Got Land!

Now What?

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ongratulations! You’ve just bought your own piece of land in this magnificent province of Nova Scotia. If you’re planning on building a new home right away, let your imagination run wild and then focus on the nuts and bolts of finding your architect and builder.

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Choosing Your Builder Nova Scotia is full of exceptional craftsmen and women who are known for constructing quality homes to exacting specifications. When choosing a builder: • Decide on your style. Do you want modern or more traditional? Builders have specialties so make sure your builder is experienced in your favourite.

• Find out about project management fees up front and get that in writing.

• Make sure your builder has expertise in implementing

green building options.

Even a few energy efficient considerations will help you save money.

• Check references from former clients.

• Talk to some of the trades that work with your builder-to-be to get an idea of how things run on the job site. Are they usually on schedule?

Are they meticulous?

• Ask about warranties for workmanship and materials and ensure those are clearly laid out in your contract.

“I figure that I made about 3,000 decisions by the time the house was finished - everything from paint colour and tiles to where every light switch and heating vent should go.”

I. McMorran, Homeowner

Design it Yourself? It’s a Big Job!

Looking at a vacant property can be overwhelming.

Where do you start in terms of design? Like your builder, choose an architect with impeccable references and someone who is experienced in the style of home you want to build.

an architect,” she says, “but I still figure that I made about 3,000 decisions of my own by the time my house was finished - everything from paint colour and tiles to where every light switch and heating vent should go. It was exhausting. I think if I

The first thing to do is to had to do it again, I’d get more create a personal brief before help from a company that had your first design meeting. Write detailed design plans already in down your needs in terms of place.” your lifestyle and number of The Full Service rooms required; then, create a “wish list” with bonus items Contractor If starting a home that you’d love to have like lockers in the laundry room design from scratch seems or a work out space. There like a daunting task, there are are so many possibilities that companies that can help. A for some homeowners, like Cut Above Cedar Homes and Ingrid McMorran, starting a Cottages in Dartmouth, Nova design from scratch can be Scotia is one example. They overwhelming. “I worked with offer a 272-page catalogue of

beautifully designed, awardwinning Lindal Homes. You start with a detailed home design plan, customize it to your tastes and leave the building to them, supervised at all stages by their experienced staff.

“That’s definitely what I’d consider if I ever build another home,” says McMorran. “Lindal may have started building summer cottages, but you should see what they do now.

Wow!”

To see examples of the latest Lindal Home designs visit: www.acutabovehomes.ca. For more information about choosing a builder, visit the Nova Scotia Home Builder’s Association at www.nshba.ns.ca.

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hether you live locally and are planning to build your dream home, or live far away and are looking for a design for your vacation home in Atlantic Canada, clients of A Cut Above Cedar Homes and Cottages take comfort in the predictability and flexibility that they offer. As the local authorized dealer for Lindal Cedar Homes, they have the combined experience of building over 50,000 homes in 65 years of business and offer hundreds of award-winning designs, built with 34 4 RobinsonHarmsen.com

post and beam construction, featuring open concepts and the Industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Lifetime Structural Warranty. Design styles vary from the classic Prow cottage, to the Casa Islena dream home and now include the latest in contemporary style with Turkel Designs. Turkel Designs have recently been featured in prestigious publications such as Dwell Magazine and Time Magazine and have been touted as some of the "hottest" designs in modern architecture.

Quality in the Details

Quality in Leadership A Cut Above is positioned to help with every construction detail of your project. Clients have the option to engage A Cut Above as their project manager, allowing you the flexibility to participate in various components of the build; or use sub trade relationships that bring VALUE to the project. "We’ll help you establish the construction details that match both your budget and special needs,” says Cam Samson, owner and project manager of A Cut Above. We charge only a set fee with performance guarantees and all the sub trades are an open book.

We get two or three competitive bids to ensure the BEST Value for our clients. Our builders and subcontractors value working closely with clients that can appreciate quality workmanship. It’s a great formula for everyone.”

Every Lindal home design offers flexibility in construction details to match individual styles.

Door, trim and rail packages come in Heritage, Arts and Crafts, Tuscan, Lodge and Norwest styles – all offering premium cedar or fir options. Our design consultation includes a site visit to ensure that proper consideration is given to wind shear, snow loads, and sun exposure. Your Lindal home is customized to your needs and your site; designed for you and built to last.

Quality in Green Building Lindal is a pioneer in the building industry and now a leader in green building standards as the first National System builder to be recognized with a Green Certification Award by the National Association of Home Builder’s. Lindal offers unique building products like: Roastwood™ decking, Double Glazed Low E windows, WarmBoard™ and much more! Green construction options include: closed cell blown insulation, passive solar design, geothermal heating, and septic biofilters that allow for a reduced leach field and minimal lot clearing.

“We have relationships with a network of experienced builders that will bring VALUE and COMFORT to your building project.”

For more information, please call or visit your local Lindal Design Centre at: 1-877-3LINDAL or 902-252-RENO, or visit our website at:

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Did You Know?

Replacing one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will pay for itself three times over in energy savings.

How Green Are You?

Green Building – building with environmental protection and sustainability in mind is not just a passing fad – it’s a full-scale movement that has been growing across Canada, being led predominantly by organizations such as Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Many new developments are being built from the ground up based on guidelines developed by the CaGBC; and, many homeowners are now renovating their homes to be greener. So, what does it mean to be green? Well, do you: • Use the sun to your home’s advantage for natural heating, cooling and light?

• Incorporate durable, recycled and sustainably harvested materials like bamboo flooring in your home?

• Use energy-efficient and water saving appliances, fixtures and technologies?

• Use non-toxic paints, carpets and flooring?

• Have drought resistant plants in your garden?

If you answered yes to most of the above then you get top marks on your green report card. If not, why not take advantage of these:

Bright Green Incentives

Not only is “going green” good for the planet but there are many perks that make it good for your pocket book as well: • EnerGuide Evaluation: You can save on your heating bills by booking an EnerGuide evaluation. You’ll get a report with suggestions on how to improve energy efficiency and earn a potential rebate for your improvements from the Federal Government and the Province of Nova Scotia combined of up to $6,500.

• EnerGuide for New Houses: If you’re planning to build a new home, be sure to get an energy assessment of your plans. If you achieve a 77/100 or better rating, you’ll get your $350 dollar deposit back plus a 10% reduction on Canada Mortgage and Housing Insurance.

For information about more money saving green incentives for residential and commercial properties, you can visit http://nshomebuilders.ca.

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Listed by Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.

An Architecturally Designed Home 3132 Port Bickerton Road, Triford Cove, Nova Scotia - MLS 速 35179647

Welcome to the Featured Residential and Lifestyle Business Listings of

in Nova Scotia, Canada

RESIDENTIAL HOME

A Stylish “Green Built” Home 1

...with 25+ Acres of Bold Ocean located along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

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Floor Plans - Main Floor

Please visit our website for complete floor plans.

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rive the forested private 12 km lane leading to this chic, modern home and you’ll

feel like you’ve reached the end of the world and yet you are so far from it - you are at the beginning of it all: INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE at its best. Imagine owning over 25 acres of magnificent Nova Scotian land between Little Liscomb and the Sonora Peninsulas on stunning 1 View from top of driveway 2 Backyard Terrace 3 Back view of house 4 Solar panel on roof of garage 5 Private wind power equipment 6 The waterfront in the area

Cape Gegogan. This heavenly ca.

2700 sq. ft. escape offers refreshing wooded areas and breathtaking views of the BOLD Atlantic Ocean.

As you sip an afternoon refreshment

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on your oceanfront choice of upper or lower deck, you’ll marvel at the awesome beauty and power of nature - Power has been harnessed through efficient green building technology. The intelligence of this house combines Green Energy Sources of wood, wind & solar: a generator, solar deep cell battery power, propane & oil. While you may truly enjoy an outdoor clothes line, every modern life appliance is

present.

Kohler

windows

throughout provide stunning appeal and maximum heat efficiency. On

bedroom with comfortable en-

NOTES:

suite. There’s a ‘delicious’ country-

Property Info:

the main level, you’ll find the master

style kitchen with modern flair and a grand central living room for relaxed entertaining.

The lower level offers a

completely self sufficient in-law suite/teenage

apartment,

with

Kitchen and full bath. Perhaps you prefer to offer this effective living space to your out of town guests!

garage

A finished Loft over the offers

additional

room:

perfect for an office, an artist retreat or a private hobby hideaway.

Your style is respect toward the environment, working in harmony

2470 Cape Gegogan Road Goldenville, B0J 3C0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 35179134 Price: 549,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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with nature, while being in charge of your living/working space through self-sufficiency. Sherbrooke Village is only about 7 km away from this special place.

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Can you imagine yourself

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LIFESTYLE BUSINESS

A true 12-months-a-year Tourism Operator:

Picture Perfect Bed and Breakfast PLUS... ...with a 6-unit Motel in Cape

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he

historic

Captain

Breton

James

suppers in the cozy comfort of

Embree House was built in 1880

this Oceanside space. The six, fully

and stands as a testament, not

winterized Motel-suites in back

only to the craftsmanship of the day,

of the B&B provide welcomed

but as a rich legacy of Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

lodging for travelers and local

maritime culture. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect setting

college students, while providing

for this thriving bed and breakfast

a steady source of income year-

business in the college town of Port

round, not dependent on the

Hawkesbury. Conveniently situated

active Tourism Season! Business

at the bridge way between mainland

Expansion is possible, please inquire

Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, it is a

confidentially.

popular resting stop for tourists and business travelers alike.

The charming 3-Rental Room B&B offers guests plenty of living space.

Every immaculately kept Room has

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its own character to suit the needs of your guests, and each has its own bathroom. The property has been lovingly maintained and upgraded, respecting its historical integrity and soul.

Outside the house, the spacious deck has been enclosed; guests and locals enjoy morning coffees and lobster

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1 Frontal Bed and Breakfast view 2 Dining room 3 One of the B&B guest rooms for rent 4 Hallway on the main floor

NOTES: Property Info:

209 Granville Street Port Hawkesbury, B9A 2G4 Nova Scotia, Canada EXCLUSIVE Price: 597,000 CAD

Agent Info:

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Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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RESIDENTIAL HOME

A Lakefront Lifestyle Home 1

2.5 Acres of bliss, living in Southwest Cove along Nova Scotia’s South Shore

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ulling up through the tree-lined driveway, past the huge arts and crafts-style guest house and seeing the Heritagestyle executive cottage on the waterfront, you get a

thrilling feeling of having found a secret getaway – a secret garden – your own special place to just be. The landscape is lush, with mature, delightfully wild-looking gardens and neatly manicured green spaces.

This

delightful

2325 balance

sq. of

ft. being

executive rustic

cottage

and

eclectic

has

a

while

having a restful and clean-lined Scandinavian simplicity.

The cottage is filled with light and warmed by brick detailing

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1 View to lake 2 Guest house on property 3 back side view of main house 4 Living room view from main entrance door

in the fireplace, on dining room wall and along the staircase.

A modern kitchen with centre island, entrance

enjoying

a

separate

from

the

outdoor

herbal gardens: SMART cooking!

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There is a total of 4 bedrooms on the main/upper levels.

The

stylish

and

self-

contained guesthouse could provide a second source of income, or serve

NOTES: Property Info:

188 Southwest Cove Road Southwest Cove, B0J 1T0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 60073459 Price: 658,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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as an office or an art studio. The upstairs is an expansive, light-infused living space with a vaulted open beam ceiling, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, while the main floor is largely undeveloped.

Outdoor fun is the order of the day in the community of Hubbards.

Situated on a sheltered cove, it’s a popular kayaking, fishing and scuba diving destination. And don’t miss the lively lobster suppers and the

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dances at The Shore Club! This property offers you a balanced, year-round recreational lifestyle.

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RESIDENTIAL HOME

An Ocean Lover’s Paradise A Private Waterfront Retreat in Terence

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Bay

he place to relax at this stunning Cape Cod Style home is the deck where you can gaze out at the glorious views of Terence Bay. You know that with the address “Nice View Drive”, the vista is going to be spectacular!

What a wonderful lifestyle, living in a place that makes you feel like you’re on vacation every day. It’s hard to believe that this impressive retreat is just 22 kilometers from the bustling capital city of Halifax.

There’s no shortage of vitamin D here as sun streams in through the windows. The warmth of hardwood flooring and the feature stone fireplace emphasize the vacation lodge feel.

Three bedrooms and three bathrooms ensures that everyone has their own space when they need it; and, when you want to come together to entertain, the main floor has an airy, open concept, perfect for lively gatherings or dinner parties.

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Relax into a family friendly neighbourhood where people watch out for each other, share their enthusiasm for the peaceful wilderness-like surroundings, and enjoy their common interest in hiking, beachcombing and kayaking. Rustic comfort awaits in this tastefully decorated home.

This home is tastefully decorated throughout. Just pack your clothes and move in. The furniture is offered for sale in the selling price. How’s that for vacation-like? Just imagine…

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1 Side view of house 2 Side view of property to water view 3 Living room view from dining room area 4 Waterfront pathway of property

NOTES: Property Info:

16 Nice View Drive Terence Bay, B3T 17 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 40575441 Price: 527,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com Anna-Lisa Jones, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.452.8044 AL.Jones@RobinsonHarmsen.com 3

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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Lifestyle

| ÜBER NOVA SCOTIA

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azzling reds, royal purples, delicate pinks

blooms as it does in places in the USA and Upper

and radiant yellows – with a brilliant and

Canada.”

long lasting parade of colours, it’s no

Drope says that intense sun isn’t good for the

wonder the dahlia is a favourite flower of many local

flowers and some gardeners outside the Maritimes

gardeners. The Dahlia Society of Nova Scotia is an

have to cover them with white umbrellas or shade

active group that enjoys sharing information about

cloth to allow the blooms to retain their bright hues.

this versatile jewel, known for its intriguing variety

Soil or Rocks?

of shapes.

Dahlias are versatile and hardy in terms of

Heather Drope of the Society says that Nova

where they’ll grow. Drope says that one of their

Scotia provides the perfect climate for dahlias.

members from Herring Cove is very successful at

“We get cool evenings and warm days and they love

growing dahlias on just a few inches of soil over

that combination,” she says.

granite rock. Another member from the town of

“Our sun here is a bit filtered with cloud

Dean, in Musquodoboit Valley, grew gorgeous

and fog which doesn’t bleach out the colour of the

blooms among slate rocks while some Society

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...dahlia’s add personality & pizzazz to any property!

Life in Full Bloom in Nova Scotia members are growing beautiful flowers in sandy

conditions in Colchester County’s Great Village.

into your own Nova Scotian earth, be sure to visit:

www.dahlianovascotia.com for inspiration.

The growing season for dahlias in Nova

Scotia varies slightly with some blooms still showing

If you love to garden and dream of digging

Happy gardening!

in November. Some areas get frost earlier than others and the plants should be covered if a cold spell is expected. The best time to plant dahlias in Nova Scotia is usually after the May long weekend for the best in summer show.

From the honeycomb-like petals of the “Elma

Elizabeth” to the anemone-like golden “Embrace”, there’s no doubt that dahlias add personality and pizzazz to any property.

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RESIDENTIAL HOME

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A Marinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream Garden Retreat 2

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magine being able to enjoy a life both on Land and at SEA! Offered For Sale: Historic, lovingly maintained, ca. 1800

sq. ft. Home complete with its own Ocean dock and sailboat. Mariner L.E. William once owned this landmark and although it has undergone upgrades, it maintains its original Nova Scotian charm.

This four-bedroom home, situated

on the Ocean waters of Musquodoboit Harbour itself, is a mere 50 minute-drive from the city of Halifax and the Halifax

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NOTES: Property Info:

19 Wharf Drive Ostrea Lake, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 00591719 Price: 295,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com 1 View of house from the water 2 View to waterfront of property 3 The property’s wharf on the ocean inlet 4 A true country kitchen

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Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage: International Airport. Grow your own vegetables in the existing fertile patch, enjoy the greenhouse and two henhouses.

This is a place to set down roots.

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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Fishing off the well crafted, hand-

cut wooden Wharf will surely be a lifestyle joy…the Wharf itself is something you would expect to see featured on the Front Cover of Maritime Magazine. Inquire as to the Sailboat, which is included in the

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asking Price!

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RESIDENTIAL HOME

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...along Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Northumberland Shore

An Ocean View Hobby Farm Overlooking Brule Harbour

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4 1 Frontal view of farm house 2 Deeded private lane to the ocean 3 View of property from main road 4 View of master bedroom

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icture yourself as the proud owner of this pioneerstyle ca. 2700 sq. ft. (ca. 250 m2) country homestead.

What a fabulous place to raise a family, retire, or start your own business in the welcoming community of Brule (just two hours from Halifax). There’s plenty of room to grow with ca. 8.85 acres (ca. 3.58 hectares) of fertile farmland.

Fancy a stroll along the ocean? You’re only 300 ft.

(100 m.) from picturesque Brule Harbour famous for some of the warmest ocean waters in Nova Scotia. For winter sport, Wentworth, Nova Scotia’s fun filled downhill and crosscountry ski area, is just a 30 minute drive away! Entertaining is a joy in this home’s modern and smart Kitchen. You’ll sleep well knowing that the wiring, plumbing, windows, and roof, have been updated and there’s a new combination oil and wood furnace; or, you may wish to use the electric heat.

Outside, there’s a new well and a huge, 3-storey antique barn that has been generally rewired, offering loads of space for animals and ca 5,000 bales of hay; + there is more than ample work space. 19 MacDonald Lane. Take a deep breath of the crystal clear country and ocean air. We label this: “have your pie and eat it too” This could be your life…re-imagined.

NOTES: Property Info:

19 MacDonald Lane Brule, B0K 1N0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 20333183 Price: 367,300 + HST CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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LIFESTYLE BUSINESS

The Shangri-La A Rare Opportunity to Own a ca. 30 Acres 3.5 Star Canada Select (2010) Tourism Business on the Bay of Fundy!

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he word Shangri-La evokes images of finding a place where one can enjoy solitude, peace of mind and a real sense of paradise. The Shangri-La Cottages property is located in the community of Burntcoat Head, Nova Scotia, aptly named, as the setting is so gentle and inspiring with the beautiful red colours of the Bay of Fundy, its intense Sunsets and soft lush greens that our coastal regions provide. The Bay of Fundy is known to have some of the highest tides in the world measuring at extremes of 50 feet!

The Shangri-La Cottages are fully winterized and set on ca 30 acres of arable land, zoned as commercial and agricultural which could provide additional income should you wish to farm. There are three cottages on the site presently

1 Low tide at the Bay of Fundy 2 Shoreline in shades of pastel 3 Two of the three cottages 4 View of the Bay of Fundy at low tide

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Cottages NOTES: Property Info:

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619 Burntcoat Road Noel, B0N 2C0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 45108339 Price: 499,900 CAD

Agent Info:

and additional cottages could easily be added following the current owners original environmental disposal system plans. One could easily live in one cottage and rent out the other two while propelling this property to where you would like the business to soar. The three cottages are rustic in 4 style on the outside and clean and sturdy with a real country feel inside, offering all the modern conveniences your guests would enjoy.

The outdoors provides expansive views to the Bay, making this a very enjoyable location to live and work...a true Lifestyle Business.

Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital, is only ca 1.5 hour drive while Nova Scotia’s International Airport is a ca. 40 minute drive; here in Burntcoat Head you are only minutes away from the beautiful historic town of Maitland. This has all the makings of a wonderful relationship and business synergies.

Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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lifestyle business

Dig This!

A Lifestyle Business located in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia

ttention all Green Thumbs: This family run Lifestyle Business has operated in Musquodoboit Harbour since 1994.

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This business has been the successful HRM Procurement Tender in 2009 and again this year, 2010.

The Owners are experienced floral cultural industry members since 1974.

Member with the Greenhouse Growers of Nova Scotia.

Their Active Retail Season runs from April until December 24th.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Three Steel Frame Plastic-frame Greenhouses ensure each season is in full bloom: 2

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One 25 x 100 with 2 furnaces One 30 x 90 with 2 furnaces One 30 x 96 with 1 furnace One Cold-Frame with 1 furnace.

One germination table (C-1) Septic System ca. 1992 One drilled Well ca. 2007

1 One of the greenhouses on property 2 River front of property showing one of the greenhouses

NOTES: Property Info:

74 Highway 7 Musquodoboit Harbour, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada EXCLUSIVE Price: 295,000 + HST CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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A Ship Shape Home in

Indian Harbour Lake

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hen you check the meaning of a Ship Shape Home you would expect to find the picture of this lovely Lake front Property next to the description. Built by the

present owners with keen eye for detail and honest craftsmanship, the lovingly landscaped grounds flow as beautifully as does the home interior itself.

‘Bring your boat and come on in’ as you enjoy this location

all year round or as a seasonal gem. Note: This acreage encompasses two

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NOTES: Property Info:

418 West Side Indian Harbour Lake Rd Indian Harbour Lake, B0J 3C0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 35179050 Price: 438,000 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Robinson, REALTOR® Managing Associate Broker, Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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4 1 Front of Cape Cod with double garage 2 Grand Lake Pond 3 Grand Lake Pond 4 Open concept oak kitchen

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his +/- 66 acre property that backs onto 3 lakes (Grand Lake, Grand Lake Pond and Oak Hill Lake) could have potential for development / investment. It offers enough highway frontage to subdivide into a number of beautiful lake front lots. Tremendous value for money package!

Spacious 3,100 sq. ft., 4 bedroom/3 bathroom Cape Cod with open concept oak kitchen on main floor, hardwood and ceramic floors and new light fixtures. Attached double bay garage with large room above. Master bedroom ensuite with Jacuzzi. Cozy fireplace in family room. Walk out basement partially finished.

Wood-oil furnace. Two outside buildings offer lots of storage room or can be turned into work or garden sheds.

NOTES: Property Info:

21415 Highway 7 Sheet Harbour, B0J 3B0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS®: # 40594020 Price: 285,900 CAD

Agent Info:

Martina Neuer, REALTOR® Licensed Industry Member in Nova Scotia Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com

Listing Brokerage:

Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Online Map

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The 4 - Star

Crown Jewel Resort Ranch A Cape Breton Treasure Nature Inspired When owners Nahman Korem and Iris Kedmi bought their property in the Baddeck River Valley on Cape Breton Island in 2002, they were passionate about preserving the land’s beauty and integrity. The property, which borders the world famous Cabot Trail, spans 800 acres of rolling hills, lakes, and rivers, and is truly a spectacular example of all that is wild and wondrous about nature – and Nova Scotia!

In only a few short years, Korem and Kedmi have built a spectacular Canada Select 4-star eco-resort that is one of the most talked about eco-tourist destinations in Nova Scotia.

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“We consider it a privilege to own this land,” says Korem. “We have an uncompromising commitment to make sure that our eco-resort and eco-adventures are environmentally sensitive, sustainable, educational, enjoyable, and that they contribute to the local community here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.”

Respect for the natural rhythms and processes of nature are at the core of all that defines the Crown Jewel Resort Ranch. Each of the four seasons is celebrated with unique culinary and outdoor adventures; each invites a deeper connection to nature and to the simple pleasures of life.

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Outdoor Adventures

Culinary Zone The Crown Jewel Resort Ranch is proud to employ Old World, organic farming methods in the production of their delicious organic beef, maple syrup, honey, vegetables and herbs. Select merchants around Nova Scotia now carry the ranch’s line of beef, honey, and maple syrup.

The resort’s restaurant is aptly named Flavours; as, when food is prepared so shortly after being taken from its source, it is easier to capture its pure flavour.

Flavours is also a culinary destination that draws people, from around Nova Scotia and beyond, to its doors to experience unique and educational multi-course food-wine pairing evenings.

Rustic Comfort After a beautiful meal and a day of fun-filled outdoor activities, you’ll enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of eight romantic and rustic, fully air-conditioned suites. Solid native yellow birch furnishings with exposed rugged hand-hewn timbers contrast well with the clean-line modern beds with sheepskin covers.

To help you enjoy your stay, you’ll have the highest level of personalized service. The resort’s hand-picked caring, and courteous staff will exceed your expectations and make your stay a storyteller’s dream.

Whether you are fly fishing in the picturesque Baddeck River, taking off from the ranch’s runway to fly high over the Cabot Trail, mushing a team of Canadian Eskimo dogs through horse-groomed trails, taking a Norwegian Fjord horse through miles of pristine wilderness, or stepping into the ranch’s sugar shack to see how Crown Jewel’s own maple syrup is made, Crown Jewel’s enthusiastic team of outdoors guides will educate you while you enjoy every exhilarating experience.

Blissful Relaxation “In our society of conveniences, it’s really something special to experience life without them,” smiles Korem. “At the Crown Jewel, we offer you a unique glimpse into how life was lived, long ago, when animals were necessary for both companionship and survival; yet, we do this in a stylish setting that is as comfortable as it is quiet. Whether you want a place to hold a corporate team building retreat, a romantic weekend for two, or a fun and educational weekend away for your family or friends, the Crown Jewel Resort Ranch is a great choice for a one-of-a-kind get-away”.

Spirited adventure, yes there is something deeply connecting about spending time at the Crown Jewel Resort Ranch; it is an invitation to remember what it means to truly live in harmony with the wild and wonderful natural world.

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Relocate for Life A Life-Changing Moment for Günter & Inge Burr

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ver wondered what motivates people to move from their home country to another? Ever thought about the phrase: do what you love and the money will follow? What if you didn’t think about it at all, you just felt it was exactly what you should do in that one moment…

Inge and Günter Burr traveled from Germany to Nova Scotia in 1994 to simply celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, when fate greeted them with its own gift - a “for sale” sign on a barn overlooking 29 acres of the Minas Basin. “I was standing in front of the house, looking down to the water - it was breathtaking,” says Inge. Inge immediately had a vision. She had raised and trained Fjord Horses in Germany, why not here! It was a life-changing moment, she said, “The place surrounded me with a feeling of home.”

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to the expressionistic, from his studio on Blue Raven Farms. His versatility of style, and the vibrancy of his images, has made him a well-respected and successful artist. His work is shown throughout Nova Scotia, and is represented internationally through his agents in the United States and Europe. http://www.guenterburrstudios.com Günter Burr

Inge and Günter bought the property in Moose Brook, Hants County and established Blue Raven Farm where they breed, raise, and train Fjord Horses; and, for visitors, offer trail rides along the ocean. Fjord Horses are one of the world’s oldest and purest breeds. They have charming, gentle dispositions, are friendly, beautiful, and love attention they are the perfect “people” horses. http://www.blueravenfarm.com

“To express the beauty in landscapes, flowers, and animals is what drives me as an artist. My mentor, Dieter Lukas-Larsen, taught me to “Look behind things, try to express the non-visible”, and this empowers me.”

Inge and Günter Burr have managed to create complementary lifestyle businesses – each a canvas of color – each a form of expressing their love of this land that both took their breath away and inspired them, in just one moment, to re-imagine their lives.

The Burrs then began to connect to the local and international Fjord horse community by founding Nova Fjords, a group whose purpose is to promote Norwegian Fjord Horses market in Nova Scotia and to increase this historic breed’s visibility internationally through works by Nova Scotia artists. Nova Fjords commissions artists from throughout Nova Scotia to create art in their chosen mediums...all with the purpose of drawing attention to the unique beauty of Fjord Horses, and of the quality of Fjords to be found in Nova Scotia. http://www.novafjords.com Günter Burr, himself a mixed-media professional artist, says Nova Scotia’s landscape, climate and friendliness are complementary to the Fjords, and are simply inspiring to look at. Günter Burr creates his own outstanding range of art, from the naturalist and impressionistic

Blue Raven Farm

Lifestyle | Ă&#x153;BER NOVA SCOTIA Advertorial

A Nova Scotia Family Lifestyle Business 40 Years Strong Sometimes losing your job can be the best thing that ever happens to you. Such was the case for New Brunswick native, Darrell Robinson, who first came to Halifax in 1968 to work for a leading tire company. A year after he started with the firm, the company was sold and Darrell found himself out of work.

Not one to back away from a challenge, Darrell decided to start his own tire shop in Bedford, Nova Scotia. With nothing more than faith as collateral, he secured private financing and Scotia Tire Services was born.

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A Business Built on Trust Darrell’s first location was a small garage on the Bedford Highway, where he started to build his business, as he said, “one customer at a time.”

In 1970, he bought his first property in Bedford, eventually expanding to four locations adding shops on Robie Street in Halifax, Wyse Road in Dartmouth, and Cole Harbour Road in Dartmouth.

All are known for their extensive product selection, including a wide range of truck tires, and for their impeccable home-style service.

Darrell’s son, John, started pumping gas at his dad’s garage at age 14 and is now President of the company. “My dad taught me that to be successful, you have to believe in yourself and you have to treat your customers with respect. We offer quality products and never sell anyone anything they don’t need. We’ve built trust that way and that is one of the reasons people keep coming back to us.”

Darrell’s son Bill, Vice President, says that there are many reasons why Scotia Tire is so successful.

“We‘re aligned with great products and sell them at competitive prices,” he says. “Having four locations means that we can get you what you need. Folks like to support local businesses like ours with roots in the community and it’s our people who make the difference. We have staff members who have been with us for over 30 years. We get to know our clients and they get to know us. It’s a great way to do business.”

Leaving a Legacy After watching his company thrive for almost four decades, sadly, Scotia Tire’s founder, Darrell Robinson passed away last year, leaving his family to continue to run the company he so loved. In addition to sons John and Bill, Darrell’s wife, Marilyn, who has been by her husband’s side since he founded the company – and long before, continues to work in the finance department, while grandson Phillip serves in the marketing end of the business and in Front Line Sales.

Although Darrell Robinson has left us, his legacy lives on, not only through his successful business, but also through the many young hockey players he inspired over the years as a sponsor and President of the Halifax Lions Junior A Hockey team; and, as one of the team’s biggest fans.

Scotia Tire is a fine example of how a dream, fuelled by hard work and the support of a community of family and friends, really can come true. It’s a genuine lifestyle business success story and a proud part of Nova Scotia’s history.

Pull quote:

“We get to know our clients and they get to know us.

It’s a great way to do business.”

John Robinson President

Bill Robinson Vice President

Phillip Robinson Marketing/Front Line Sales

Scotia Tire Services Ltd.

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travel

Just Be

by Sharon Hallam

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o you enjoy travel that will reward you in unexpected ways without the traditional journey to a faraway place? Then pack a couple of bags, get in your car and set your sights on Charlevoix, Quebec.

This is a forgotten corner of earthly paradise right in Canada. Positioned on the edge of the Laurentians along the mighty St. Lawrence River with its uneven shorelines cut by little capes, hidden ravines and trails that appear out of nowhere beckoning you to explore the mystery of the evergreen forests and gently sloping hillsides, you will find tiny villages, islands, mountains, fiords, lakes and wilderness all rolled into one small area; this World Unesco Heritage area will capture your heart, lower your blood pressure and whisper “just be”.

We chose the Le Manoir Richelieu “the castle on the cliff” as our base. This outstanding and majestic Norman Chateau with its backdrop of hills and blue skies stands dramatically on a towering cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence, an era gone by; this stately hotel even has a canine Ambassador called “Jordy”, a Labrador, German Shepherd mix. When I asked the Manager Jean Jacques how the Manoir acquired Jordy, he responded.

“Well, you see he failed seeing eye dog school”, this begged the question “how he could fail?” which in turn prompted the reply “he was too friendly”. When we had the opportunity to walk Jordy we understood.

This is fodder for the creative - what with its pastoral landscapes with fieldstone houses, rustic bars, metal roofs, silver church spires that are set in forests and then plunge it seems into the St. Lawrence; why for more than a century, this area has attracted some of Canada’s best known artists such as members the Group of Seven; only Montreal and Quebec City make more appearances in our National Art Gallery than the artists from Baie-Saint Paul, Charlevoix’s charming main town that is only 100 kms east of Quebec City.

Baie-Saint-Paul is an old world jumble of narrow streets lined in Mansard-roofed shops, houses and a

remarkable number of small galleries. This is a town that takes art seriously and where original paintings appear on the walls of restaurants, grocery stores and even take-away food outlets.

Quebec’s agritourism has become a model for the rest of the country and the mould was set in Charlevoix in 1995 when a group of local chefs and specialty food producers got together with the regional tourist folks to showcase their products. They created a bilingual culinary guide called the Circuit de la Route des Saveurs or The Flavour Trail. A handy map and guide, it’s a culinary circuit that includes 14 specialty producers of everything from cider to foie gras where visitors can drop in for a tour and buy the goodies. It also includes 22 inns, hotels and restaurants where the local products are served a la table. The establishments are identified along the way with a wooden sign bearing the symbol of an orange chef’s hat.

If you are intrigued with whales this area will not disappoint. The Sagueney joins the icy Labrador current sweeping up the St. Lawrence and here it creates a krill rich water on which eight species of whales come to feed summer and fall, among them finback, minke, blue and belugas. Never have we seen so many belugas and minkes and taking a trip into the silence of the fiords took our breath away.

Our last evening was spent at our favourite table in the Charlevoix dining room, enjoying a fine meal and the peacefulness when we noticed a lad on the terrace below, headset on, laptop perched on a table; he was oblivious to the rainbow or the beluga whale directly in front of him in the water.

Yep, it’s an era gone by alright.

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for sale by owner

The Wishon Ranch in British Columbia, Canada For Sale by Owners Toby and Valma Hyypia

Wake Up to Ranch Living

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ave you ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in the early morning, saddle your horse and go for a ride on a clear blue sky morning?

Would living on a ranch in British Columbia, Canada also interest you? Well this Lifestyle Property may just be for you. The Wishon Ranch has come up for sale by the original owners and builders. This impressive ca. 4,100 sq. ft. log home, set on a beautifully landscaped ca. 159 acres has been built using select timber taken from the property and is fashioned in the tradition of an 1800’s Finnish style log home.

The Wishon Ranch, centrally located in Northern British Columbia, is only 25 minutes south of the city of Prince George. Western Canada is known throughout the world for its rugged beauty and here, the opportunity for outdoor sport is as endless as the opportunity to attract tourists.

From the ranch, you are just a few hours to Alberta by car where you can take in the magnificent Canadian Rockies, Banff and Jasper National Park.

The owners and builders have cared for the Wishon Ranch for the past 30+ years and the attention to the land and home are easily seen. Of the ca. 159 acres, ca. 17 acres are cleared fields and ca. 15 acres are rough cleared with the remaining as treed land. There are wonderful expansive views of the property with secluded areas close to home for relaxing. One special place is a log sauna, which is also fashioned in a Finnish style and is situated next to a very large pond. Water is gravity fed over hot stones providing a relaxing experience for warming and cleansing the body.

Afterwards, a dip in the pond is required, at least if you’re from Northern Europe!

Inside the log home, the rooms are very large on two levels and the colours of natural fir, spruce and pine are seen throughout. The Hyypia’s have taken great care in crafting a traditional log home and they supply their own power through the use of solar panels and battery storage.

Three wood stoves heat the home and the wood supply is never an issue with over 120 treed acres.

The Wishon Ranch could easily be turned into a Lifestyle Business where one could raise horses, hay the fields, and create a true working Dude Ranch. There are riding pens, trails to a creek and a lake nearby, which could make this a terrific tourist destination. You could also create a group retreat setting for guests, to be utilized year ‘round. Just imagine the freedom of the open plains and a whole new lifestyle as owner of the beautiful Wishon Ranch.

NOTES: For Sale By Owner:

Toby and Valma Hyypia 9795 Bellos Road Prince George, V2N 5Z1 British Columbia, Canada Price: 549,000 CAD

Contact Information:

Phone: (001) 250.565.4936 WishonRanch@gmail.com For more Info please click here: RobinsonHarmsen.com Floor Plans Online Map

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A Hobby to Bank On

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ype the words, “Knitting in Nova Scotia” onto your computer browser and, within moments, you’ll be staring into the twinkling eyes of a woman with brilliant pink and purple hair. That’s Lucy Neatby of Tradewind Knitwear Designs, an internationally recognized knitting pattern designer whose hair is as vibrant as the yarns she creates with. Lucy says her successful lifestyle business started after a friend asked her to design a sweater to represent his Macedonian heritage. “It took six months to design that sweater,” says Lucy, whose passion is in creating original patterns. A local yarn shop caught wind of Lucy’s talent, and asked her to teach knitting; and, she soon found herself writing knitting patterns for a living, teaching not only in Nova Scotia but also in the United States and Europe.

Juggling All the Balls

Lucy’s web-based Tradewind Knitwear Designs operates out of her Dartmouth home with a staff of four women and, as Lucy says, her “very patient husband.” Lucy sells her own line of wool – “Celestial Yarns”, in addition to patterns that can be downloaded from her website.

Lucy has written several books and has created a popular 16-DVD how-to series that caters to all levels of knitters from the novice to, what Lucy calls, “the serious knitting maniac”.

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You can work on knitting projects with others around the world via your computer by visiting

www.ravelry.com The site boasts over 55-thousand members!

Lucy says, contrary to popular belief, knitters can be an adventurous lot.

She organizes knitting camps throughout Nova Scotia and has taken groups farther afield to Saltspring Island, BC. Last year, Neatby’s group went to the Galapagos Islands; and, in 2011, she’s hosting a knitting camp in the Yukon.

A Close Knit Community

Lucy Neatby’s knitting patterns are sold internationally in places like the Netherlands, where Jo An Luijken was the first to promote her through her Wolhalla Internet store. Jo An, like Lucy, runs a home spun business, that she started with nothing more than a passion for her craft and 5 kilos of yarn, which she sold at a local needlecraft show. Her inspiration came from her friend and mentor Martina Robinson, who encouraged her to “think big”.

Jo An now sells wool throughout Holland, Scandinavia and other parts of the world, and has written two knitting books focusing on her passion for sock making which allows her to think in full-color 3D! In addition to selling European yarn, Jo An is adding more lace yarn to her inventory in response to a growing lace making trend.

A Common Thread

Lucy and Jo An both agree that although knitting is the focus of their work, it is also their favourite form of relaxation – both are proud of now operating what they consider to be dream lifestyle businesses! It is true that the world can be your oyster - no wait…your pearl – now there is a winning stitch pitch!

For knitting patterns that Lucy says “tickle the brain”; or, for more information about upcoming classes, knitting camps and trips, visit Lucy’s website at www.lucyneatby.com. To see Jo An Luijken’s European wool collection or to get one of her popular sock making books, visit www.wolhalla.com.

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nce relegated to ditches and around outhouses, the common daylily has now come of age with a plethora of modern hybrids to choose from for garden and landscape purposes.

Daylilies are highly regarded as the “perfect perennial” due to their ease of culture and long period of bloom. Even though each flower opens for only one day, flowers open daily on individual plants and the bloom period can last for weeks and in some cases several months.

There are more than 60,000 registered varieties of daylilies to choose for your landscape.

The most common flower form is the single blossom. However, hybridizers have developed double flowers that resemble large carnations and spider forms that have long thin petals as well

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Allan Banks

Landscaping Your

as a category of unusual form daylilies that have twisted or spatulate petals and/or sepals.

In addition to flower forms hybridizers have developed a great mix of colours and colour patterns in the flower. The entire colour range has been utilized except for the elusive blue.

Everything from soft pastels to vibrant oranges and reds as well as near blacks and near whites can leave a person dizzy from

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the array of choices available. To add to the colour range, there are also flowers with contrasting eye and throat colours as well as watermarks and halos. Elaborate, lacy crimped blooms with edges of a contrasting colour provide further diversity in choices for your garden.

Daylilies do best in full sun, but will still provide an adequate amount of blooms in partial shade.

Although daylilies are

drought tolerant they will perform better with a weekly watering.

They will also reward you with more and larger blooms if they are grown in rich soil. However, they can also grow in relatively poor soil. For landscape purposes they are very versatile and can be grown for their attractive leaves as well as the blooms. They look great mixed in with other perennials in a border or left in a bed all of their own. If you choose from the early, midseason, and late blooming varieties you can have a full season of bloom. Hybridizers have even come up with varieties that bloom all season long which makes them even more sought after. If you are looking for a hardy, vigorous, and beautiful plant to beautify your landscape, look no further.

Daylilies will reward you with years of visual pleasure!

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