Connect Canada Magazine - Edition Winter 2009/10 by Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.

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Edition Winter 2009/10

Real Estate I Lifestyle I Business I Culture An Invitation to Purchase:

Architecturally Designed Lighthouse-style Home Listed by: Robinson & Harmsen, Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.

Featured Nova Scotia Lifestyle Businesses

Spectacular Real Estate Listings

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Re-imagine Your with ROBINSON Martina Robinson REALTOR ®/Owner

Dear Client, valued Customer

Frank Harmsen Managing Director/ Owner

Michael Harris Broker 2 RobinsonHarmsen.com

ou’ve known the Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Brokerage Team for some time now, and now we’re proud to introduce you to our brand-new publication, i.MAG. In i.MAG, we feature some of the most beautiful and intriguing lifestyle properties in the picturesque province of Nova Scotia, Canada. We are publishing i.MAG every month to give you the latest information on new properties as they come onto this fast-paced market, and we know you’ll be excited when you see the home/business opportunities that we have to offer. You may be an international entrepreneur, looking for a time-saving immigration opportunity through the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP), by purchasing a self-sustaining Lifestyle Business. As a returning Maritimer you may long for a home and business combination whereby you can work for yourself at something you passionately enjoy. Perhaps you are a local Boomer/Zoomer looking to make your dream a reality right here in your home Province. Whether you are selling or buying, upsizing or downsizing within Nova Scotia, coming to us from across Canada or across the ocean, there are many details to take care of. Within our professional teams at Robinson & Harmsen, we establish processes and transparency in decision making. We attract the

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Life & HARMSEN! finest associates as we articulate values and visions clearly, not imposing them on each other as we link together with passion for performance and first-class service for our clients. Our Robinson & Harmsen teams have the expertise to help you with everything from property search to re-sale, from relocation, translation to immigration*. We are pleased to be able to bridge several dynamic cultures by having a Brokerage Robinson & Harmsen Relocation Services GbR, in Hamburg, German, EU, and a brokerage Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. in Nova Scotia, Canada. This means that when you list a property with Robinson & Harmsen, you may enjoy international exposure in the marketing of your property with both of our offices. Our team includes English, French, and Germanspeaking professionals, so you will be able to choose the language that you feel most comfortable and confident in while engaged in the technical process of real estate, relocation, and immigration. At Robinson & Harmsen, we stand strong by our motto: Über and above in everything we do; service as individual as you!

Anna-Lisa Jones REALTOR® Marketing Coordinator

Martina Neuer REALTOR®

Ian Wilson REALTOR®

*The Brokerage Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. is not licensed as immigration consultant. Bill Slaunwhite Digital Media

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Willkommen liebe Leserin, lieber Leser!

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Dörte Laschinsky Cert. Translator

Marlis Dupupet Relocation Coordinator / Interpreter

Pam Jones Researcher / Writer

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ir freuen uns, Ihnen in der besinnlichen Weihnachtszeit unser erstes i.MAG vorstellen zu dürfen. An dieser Stelle wünschen wir Ihnen und Ihren Lieben glitzernde Feiertage und ein erfolgreiches Neues Jahr 2010! Sie haben uns aus dem einen oder anderen Grund kennengelernt und hatten Fragen zu Canada. Ob es sich um eine Immobilie, einen traumhaft gelegenen Zweitwohnsitz oder ein interessantes Lifestyle Business handelt, welches z. B. Ihre Einwanderung begründet, beschleunigt oder ermöglicht; wir sind stets für Sie der kompetente Ansprechpartner in Hamburg und in Halifax. Kulturell und sprachlich gewandt ist unser LebensMittelpunkt derzeit in Canada, mit Büro in der Hansestadt Hamburg. Wir begleiten Sie auf dem Weg, die größtmögliche Sicherheit für Ihr Kapitalvermögen zu gewährleisten und die Umsetzung Ihrer Träume zu realisieren. Ob Sie als Selbstständiger, Entrepreneur oder als Investor nach Kanada kommen, außergewöhnliche Immobilien in attraktiven Lagen Nova Scotia’s werden weiterhin an Wert und Sicherheit gewinnen!

Arbeiten Sie doch dort, wo Sie leben möchten!

Hamburger The longest fair throughout Germany which attracts approximately nine million visitors annually.

he night sky in Hamburg gets a lot brighter in the month leading up to Christmas. This is when the Hamburger Dom, a huge outdoor fair, takes place. Dating back to the 14th century, the fair began when the former Marien-Dom (St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Minister; dom refers to a large church or cathedral) offered refuge from the cold weather to traders and craftsmen as they traveled around selling their wares. Even though the Dom building was demolished in 1804, the local government allowed the trades people to continue to have their market in the nearby Heiligengeistfeld (the field of the Holy Spirit). Today, the Hamburger Dom heralds the start of the Christmas season, drawing millions of visitors to the area, with three kilometers of craft-filled booths, rides, musicians, performers, and clowns. The centerpiece of the Hamburger DOM is the huge, colorfully lit Ferris wheel which adds a classic, old-world romance to the event while providing an enchanting way to see the beautiful city of Hamburg.

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Content

Welcome

Real Estate NOVA SCOTIA PROPERTIES FOR SALE by Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc.

Residential Homes

Architecturally Designed Lighthouse-style Home

10 Beautiful 3/4 acre Waterfront on Petpeswick Inlet

12 South Shore Living in Bayport 14 A Shore Thing 16 ca. 700 ft of River Frontage along Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunrise Shore

Lifestyle Business

18 The Toy Maker of Lunenburg 20 The Red Cap Restaurant & Motel 22 The Shangri-La Cottages Land

24 ca. 19 Acres Overlooking Beaches and the Mighty Atlantic Ocean

18 AcTIVe LISTINGS

26 Select Nova Scotia Properties

FOR SALE BY OWNER

28 Wake up to ranch living

Lifestyle über Nova Scotia

32 Livin’ It Up On The Water 34 Christmas in Nova Scotia 36 Weihnachten in Neu Schottland

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Über Hamburg

Hamburger Dom

Business 25 Is Nova Scotia Real Estate a Good Investment?

38 Lifestyle Business – A Booming trend

39 Lifestyle Business –

Ein blühender Trend

Culture 40 Christmas Tourtière,

French Canadian Style

42 Exploring our Country Canada

Stats 44 Imprint

Residential Home

Architecturally Designed

1 Relax and enjoy the view. 2 Inside the living room has a floor to ceiling brick and pine fireplace. 3 Reflections from the natural outdoor pool. 4 Inside on the main floor, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an 8-person hot tub. 5 Country gardens outside near the greenhouse. 2

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Lighthouse-style Home

5 acres of breathtaking Ocean Frontage along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore

magine, living in your own modern-day lighthouse, spending lazy days gazing out at the ever-changing sea. This unique, lighthouse inspired, architecturally designed and structurally engineered home is available now at Triford Cove. Located just 17 km from the historic and charming Sherbrooke Village (pop ca. 400), on Nova Scotia’s bold and rugged Eastern Shore, this exceptional ca. 3,175 sq. ft. home has 5 acres of treed property and ca. 1,000 feet of water frontage! The home sits solidly on an impressive rock shelf – its steel beamed structure is architecturally engineered. The current owners marvel at how they enjoy having their view change with the weather;

whether it is cloudy, sunny, or foggy, the sea changes colour, and its movement is a rhythm that the new owners and their families will enjoy living their lives to.

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3132 Port Bickerton Road, Triford Cove, B0J 3C0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: # 3 5 1 7 9 6 4 7 Price: 846,000 CAD

Agent Info: Martina Robinson, REALTOR ® Listing Brokerage: Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. Office: (001) 902.889.3249 Mobile: (001) 902.476.4710 M.Robinson@RobinsonHarmsen.com For more Info please click here: Robinson Harmsen.com Google Maps

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Beautiful 3/4 acre Waterfront on Petpeswick Inlet A Private Waterfront Retreat Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia

riving along East Petpeswick Road, you will not only be aware of how highly desirable this area of Musquodoboit Harbour is, but also how unique this home is, with its deep water anchorage and South West views, perfect for sunsets. This home is situated above the fog belt allowing for maximum sunlight year â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;round. There is an 68-foot dock with two decks and a boathouse to hold your boating equipment. The Yacht Club and the golf course are merely 10 minutes down the road. This is the kind of property that allows you to relax. From the moment you drive down the driveway and see the mature, European Beech, Oak and Maple trees that frame it, you will breathe easier. The inside has been designed with large picture windows that maximize the views of the ocean. The kitchen is stunning with its custom, professionally built

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cabinetry and top of the line Miele appliances, which include double ovens and a Dacor gas cooktop. No detail has been overlooked. If you are looking for tranquility and an ocean Lifestyle while still being only 25 minutes from Halifax â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then this is it!

4 1 Enjoy maximum sunshine above the fog belt. 2 Mature beach, oak and Maple trees frame the home. 3 Southwest views are perfect for sunsets. 4 Miele appliances, double ovens and a Dacor gas cooktop make cooking a pleasure.

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314 East Petpeswick Road, Musquodoboit Harbour, B0J 2L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: 4 0 2 8 9 7 5 3 Price: 625,000 CAD

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South Shore Living in Bayport, Nova Scotia 2

1 Contemporary South Shore Home on ca. 30 acers. 2 Spacious, open Living Room with cathedral ceiling and cherry wood flooring. 3 Dining area with French doors leading to a Sun Room. 4 Minutes away from historic Lunenburg and beaches. 5 ca. 2,030 sq. ft. Home in beautiful Bayport, Nova Scotia.

t’s easy to imagine a wonderful Lifestyle, living along Nova Scotia’s famed South Shore. Located ca. 3 hours southwest from the province’s capital Halifax, you’ll find a very chic, yet casual home which sits somewhat elevated in a very beautiful area of Bayport. This contemporary ca. 2,030 square foot home is situated on almost 30 acres of cleared and treed land. You’ll discover a landscape of walnut and fruit trees, various mature shrubs and many perennials, which surround the home with colour during the growing season. The property features a hardwood and softwood forest with four cleared meadows, joined by a very beautiful walking trail, and is used for jogging and for cross-country skiing in the winter months. There are many points to stop and observe local nature and wildlife, which is abundant in this area. Special features to this property are a greenhouse, a pond and a large shed. Once you step inside the home you are greeted with a modern layout infused with light from skylights and an open pine cathedral ceiling. Off the main living room are French doors,

which lead to the sunroom facing the ocean and grounds, making this a very popular room to relax and take in the distant views of Corkums Island and Lunenburg harbour. With ca. 30 acres, you may not need to look beyond home for things to do, but you are in the heart of so much choice for outdoor and cultural activity. The South Shore is a delight for local people and for the many travelers who visit from around the world. Leaving Halifax, along this scenic Lighthouse Route, you’ll experience Peggy’s Cove which features the most photographed and recognized lighthouse in Canada, Chester with its quaint shops, gorgeous historic homes and marina, Mahone Bay with its line of churches overlooking the harbour and on to Lunenburg, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Bluenose II. There are so many great festivals, events, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in the area that you’ll always find something to do. Enjoy life as it was meant to be at Bayport in this beautiful South Shore home. Call us anytime to arrange a special showing.

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2688 Highway 332, Bayport, B0J 2X0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: # 6 0 1 9 6 1 5 1 Price: 549,000 CAD

Agent Info: Ian Wilson, REALTOR ® Listing Brokerage: Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. Office: (001) 902.889.3249 Mobile: (001) 902.440.1604 I.Wilson@RobinsonHarmsen.com For more Info please click here: Robinson Harmsen.com Google Maps

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A Shore Thin Breathtaking views

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Location: Hfx. Int. Airport ca. 70 km Location: Dartmouth Ferry ca. 50 km Location: Martinique Beach ca. 24 km

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10327 Highway 7, Oyster Pond Jeddore , B0J 1L0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: # 0 0 5 6 1 7 1 2 Price: 317,000 CAD

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1 View from Living Room. 2 Rearside view of Captain´s House. 3 Spacious upper Level Frontdeck. 4 Heart piece of Living Room. 4

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Luxury on Tidal River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

River Frontage Along Nova Scotiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunrise Shore

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1 Sun drenched decks front the ca. 2,778 sq. ft. home. 2 Enjoy ca. 5.2 acres along Nova Scotia’s Sunrise Shore. 3 The perfect home for entertaining.

umberland County offers the best of all worlds...a relaxing Lifestyle, and a safe, and friendly environment with all the conveniences you’ve come to enjoy! This expansive ca. 2,778 sq. ft. cottage style home is located on prime riverfront, which sits beautifully on ca. 5.2 acres along Nova Scotia’s gorgeous Sunrise Shore. This is privacy at its best. Inside, the home has an open, balanced feeling. Your friends and family will enjoy being entertained here. You’ll enjoy a rural life but with a luxury Lifestyle! In Nova Scotia, one is never far from a major town or city and this location is nearest the quaint town of Pugwash and close to Oxford, also known as the wild blueberry capital of Canada. Nearby is the New Brunswick border and Confederation Bridge, which travels over the Northumberland Strait to Prince Edward Island. This strait offers some of the finest beaches and warmest waters in Nova Scotia. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find an immaculately groomed, 3-hole (100, 50 and 155 yard) practice golf area on the property that is only minutes away from a 72-par course at Northumberland Links. This area boasts diverse opportunities for sports, festivals, wonderful live theatre and so much more. This home, land, and area truly offer a Lifestyle for the senses.

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2156 Kolbec Road, Cumberland County, B0M 1P0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: # 2 5 4 4 5 5 4 5 Price: 542,000 CAD

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The Toy Maker of Lunen burg: A Lifestyle Business

magine being able to own one of the most respected wooden toy making businesses in Canada and live in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, home to the legendary Bluenose II and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can do both with this amazing Lifestyle Business opportunity. The Toy Maker of Lunenburg has been operating for over 30 years and has earned the reputation for producing safe, practical toys that challenge children’s imaginations. Current toys include brainteasers, puzzles and giftware with room to expand the line. As the new owner, you’d leave an admirable legacy, producing long-lasting, quality products that could be used for generations to come. The two-storey, 2,000 sq. ft. workshop serves as the manufacturing facility, storage area and distribution centre. As well, there is a complete list of tools that are provided with this offer. The custom built, 2,700 sq. ft. home is very comfortable and spacious and is infused with light. In-floor heating warms the home’s main floor and there is a huge granite fireplace that is well featured. This is a Lifestyle Home and business to be proud of!

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Step into an established, respected Lifestyle Business in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

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12 Sandy Hollow Road, Lunenburg, B0J 2C0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: # 6 0 0 5 6 4 9 6 Price: 524,000 CAD

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Red Cap Restaurant & Motel A Seaside Lifestyle A Lifestyle Business A Match Made in Heaven!

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Lifestyle Business

The Shangri-La A Rare Opportunity to Own 30 Acres on the Bay of Fundy!

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 ShangriLa 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 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 30 acres of arable land, zoned as commercial and agricultural which could provide additional

1 Shangri-La Cottages have a dramatic shoreline to explore. 2 The Bay of Fundy has some of the highest tides in the world. 3 Three Rustic Cottages with all the modern conveniences, set on 30 acres. 4 Shangri-La Cottages are located just 40 minutes away from the International Airport. 2

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The Shangri-La A Rare Opportunity to Own 30 Acres on the Bay of Fundy!

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income should you wish to farm. There are three cottages on the site at the moment and additional cottages could easily be added following the current owners original plans. One could easily live in one cottage and rent out the other two while bringing this property to where you would like it to be. The three cottages are rustic on the outside and clean with a real country feel inside, with all the modern conveniences your guests would enjoy. Outside 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 a 1.5 hour drive while Nova Scotia’s International Airport is a 40 minute drive; here you are only minutes away from the beautiful historic town of Maitland. This has all the makings of a wonderful relationship.

619 Burntcoat Road, Noel, B0N 2C0 Nova Scotia, Canada MLS ®: # 4 5 1 0 8 3 3 9 Price: 563,000 CAD

Agent Info: Martina Neuer, REALTOR ® Listing Brokerage: Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. Office: (001) 902.889.3249 Mobile: (001) 902.223.9924 M.Neuer@RobinsonHarmsen.com For more Info please click here: Robinson Harmsen.com Google Maps

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Land

ca.19 Acres Overlooking Beaches...

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

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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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and the Mighty Atlantic Ocean

Business

Is Nova Scotia Real Estate a Good Investment?

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The market is doing well in Nova Scotia. Property values have increased over last year. Here are a few statistics: The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® reports that from August to October 2009: The number of houses sold through the MLS® System was up 1.4 per cent over the same three months in 2008. The dollar volume of residential sales in Nova Scotia was just over 535.3 million, up 5.9 per cent over last year. The average price for a single-family residence in regions across Nova Scotia was $187,966, up 4.5 per cent compared to the same period last year – a nice return on investment.

It looks like a “Happy New Year” ahead in Nova Scotia. *Based in whole or in part on MLS® Data owned by the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®, Annapolis Valley Real Estate Board Incorporated covering the period August 2008 through October 2009.

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For Sale By Owner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Toby and Valma Hyypia The Wishon Ranch in British Columbia, Canada

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Have 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, Toby and Valma Hyypia

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Disclaimer: The Wishon Ranch property in Prince George, BC, Canada is being offered For Sale by Owners Toby and Valma Hyypia. All inquires to this property must be directed to the owners. This Invitation to Purchase is paid advertising by the owners and is advertised through Robinson & Harmsen Relocation Services GbR in Hamburg, Germany and is not represented by Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. All information has been supplied by the owners and verification is to be made in whole by interested parties.

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1 Outdoor activities are endless, anytime of the year. 2 The Finnish style log home has been built using select timber from the property. 3 This is a wonderful log home situated on 159 acres near Prince George.

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his 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 Contact information: Toby and Valma Hyypia 9795 Bellos Road Prince George, BC V2N 5Z1 Price: 549,000 CAD

For Sale by Owner: Phone: +1 250 565-4936 Email: wishonranch@gmail.com For more Info please click here: Robinson Harmsen.com Bing Maps

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Livin’ It Up On The Water T

he 1980’s were somewhat idyllic for Keith Clark, as he spent a large part of them living and playing in and around Florida’s sun and surf scene. By 1990, Keith decided to get more serious about his pursuits and joined the Navy. With postings in the Middle East region, Keith had plenty of sun, lots of work, but precious little time to do what he loves most to do:

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hen the time came for Keith to retire from the Navy, a good friend asked him “What would be your dream job?” Coincidently, Keith had just finished reading an article about the waves waiting to be caught in the Great White North; what was most exciting for Keith, is that the article was talking about Lawrencetown Beach which is near his hometown on Nova Scotia’s wild and rugged Eastern Shore! It was a “light bulb moment” for Keith; with Lawrencetown Beach just 25 kilometers from Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax, and with his desire to live somewhere he could surf every day, Keith realized that he really could live his dream of having a viable Lifestyle Business that integrated income with play. When you think of surfing, Nova Scotia is certainly not the first place that comes to mind – Hawaii yes, but Cape Breton Island – most likely no. It might surprise you to know that there are about 26 recognized surfing beaches in Nova Scotia offering world class surfing for all levels of surfers. Surfer Dude is a common expression to describe someone like Keith who lives to surf; so, it was not a stretch for him to call his surfing business Happy Dudes. Keith started his business from the back of a rental truck, offering surfing

Check out Happy Dudes by visiting www.happydudes.ca equipment rental, and lessons that focused on surf safety, skills, and etiquette. By 2003, interest in surfing had increased three-fold, so Keith sought out and found a place to operate his business in Three Fathom Harbour – just 3 kilometers from Lawrencetown Beach. Happy Dudes Emporium marked the beginning of his retail business which has expanded to three locations. One outlet is in Three Three Fathom Harbour, and the other is on East Petpeswick Road near Martinique Beach in Musquodoboit Harbour. A third outlet is actually mobile – a van well-stocked with high end rental gear and boards yet is normally parked right at Lawrencetown Beach. Keith has now expanded his business to reach well outside of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, as he is manufacturing his own exclusive line of HILLBILLY Shape Boards; these funky-shaped boards are designed to work well in Nova Scotia’s surf, and are manufactured locally by shaper Scott Forbes. Keith’s Happy Dudes Emporium also carries other high quality surfing gear such as Oneill, Rusty, Surftech, Erie and Hotline; and, Happy Dudes has the largest selection of wetsuit rentals in Atlantic Canada. For the days when the surf is flat Happy Dudes offers Zodiac Surfing and Kayak rentals – quite a nicely diversified business Keith has built for such a specialized sport! Happy Dudes is doing well as is its owner – with his business getting bigger, his custom boards gaining recognition, his Surf Camp becoming more popular, and his own surf time increasing, you can bet that this Lifestyle Business entrepreneur is one very happy dude!

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Christmas T

he golden leaves start covering up the green grass, the days get shorter and the temperature at night can fall below the freezing point. This is nature’s way of letting us know that Christmas is coming. Nova Scotia (which is one of Canada’s four oldest provinces) is rich with holiday traditions to celebrate this special time of the year.

December 6th is the annual Christmas gathering of the German Heritage Language School where the children and parents sing Canadian and German Christmas songs and wait for the arrival of Santa (Saint Nikolaus). Saint Nikolaus grew up amongst the forest and hills of Alpine Europe where he became known for his love of children and his generous and jolly spirit.

Every November, the province picks a majestic tree and sends it to Boston where it becomes the city’s official Holiday tree. This is Nova Scotia’s “Thank You” for Boston’s relief effort following the Halifax Explosion in December 1917. This year’s 14 metre tall white spruce was cut in Lunenburg County (about an hour south/west of Halifax). Once in Boston, the tree will be decorated with thousands of lights and becomes the focal point of the city's annual tree lighting ceremony.

The evening of December 24th is, for many German and Swiss families, the time when they get together with their families; a time when the children cannot wait for dinner to be over so that they can open the brightly colored parcels that lay under the brightly lit Tannenbaum (Christmas tree). In North America, gift unwrapping will have to wait until the morning of December 25th.

Back in Halifax, the end of November brings the annual Holiday Parade of Lights to the city. Numerous decorated floats parade through the downtown streets, which are filled with children surrounded with lights and clad in seasonal red and green – their smiles say everything about what the Holidays are all about. Venture an hour or two outside of Halifax to historic and charming Sherbrooke Village or to Wolfville in the Valley where costume-clad carollers roam the streets and the sound of silver bells heralds in the joy of the season.

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in Nova Scotia The last night of the year in Halifax is celebrated at the Grand Parade downtown. Originally the site of both military drills as well as one of the oldest Anglican churches, the Grand Parade is where you can sing Auld Lang Syne with a live band while the fireworks announce the arrival of a New Year – not to worry if you don’t want to stand in the cold December air, the local television stations bring all the excitement to you as you gather in your warm house with friends. But, if low temperatures are what you are looking for, then you will want to participate in one of the many New Year’s Day Polar Bear swims which are organized all over Canada. Rain or shine, warm or cold (and believe me, it’s mostly cold) participants jump into oceans, lakes, rivers or whatever body of water they can find to cool down after a month of holiday celebrations.

By René Botzenhardt For more information about seasonal events around Nova Scotia, go to:

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Weihnachten D

er grüne Rasen wird vom goldenen Laub langsam zugedeckt. Die Tage werden kürzer und die Temperaturen in der Nacht können auch schon mal unter den Gefrierpunkt fallen. Die Natur lässt uns wissen, dass Weihnachten vor der Tür steht. Neu Schottland (eine der vier ältesten Provinzen in Kanada) kennt zahlreiche Bräuche um diese Jahreszeit zu feiern. Jeden November sendet Neu Schottland einen ca. 15 Meter grossen Weihnachtsbaum nach Boston. Dieses alljährliche Geschenk ist der Dank an die Stadt für ihre schnellle Hilfe bei der Halifax Explosion im Dezember 1917. Der diesjährige Baum wurde in der nähe von Lunenburg (ca. 1 Stunde südwestlich von Halifax) gefällt. Nachdem der Baum in Boston angekommen ist, wird er dort mit tausenden von Lichtern dekoriert und wird dann zum „Star“ der Weihnachts- feierlichkeiten der Stadt Boston. In Halifax werden die Weihnachtsfeierlichkeiten mit der alljährlichen „Parade der Lichter“ eingeläutet. Zahlreiche mit Weihnachtslichtern dekorierte Wagen ziehen in einem Umzug durch die Stadtmitte durch Strassen die gesäumt sind mit tausenden von Kindern mit leuchtenden Augen. Was wäre Weihnachten ohne Kinderlachen. Ob Halifax, Sherbrooke Village oder Wolfeville, überall werden die Strassen dekoriert und vielerorts sieht und hört man die Weihnachtssinger mit ihren Weihnachtsliedern. Jeden 6. Dezember treffen sich viele deutschsprachige Familien mit ihren Kinden in der German Heritage Language School in Halifax. Mit deutschen

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und kanadischen Weihnachtsliedern verbringt man die Zeit bis der Nikolaus die Kinder (und Erwachsenen) besucht. Der Halifax Nikolaus wuchs in den Wäldern und Bergen Europa’s auf und ist bekannt dafür dass er alle Kinder gern hat. Sein Besuch bringt jedes Jahr in der Adventszeit eine europäische Weihnachtstradition nach Neu Schottland. Viele der europäischen Familien in Kanade feiern ihre Familienweihnachten an Heiligabend. Dies ist eine Tradition die sie (oder ihre Vorfahren) aus Europa nach Kanada mitgebracht haben und auch weiterhin pflegen. Die Kinder können es kaum erwarten bis das Weihnachtsessen vorbei ist, damit sie dann ihre buntverpackten Geschenke im Licht des Weihnachtsbaums öffnen können.

in Neu Schottland Ihre kanadischen Freunde müssen sich dann noch eine Nacht gedulden bevor sie am Weihnachtsmorgen direkt aus dem Bett ins Wohnzimmer rennen um zu sehen, was ihnen der Weihnachtsmann gebracht hat. Die letzte Nacht eines jeden Jahres feiert Halifax mit einer grossen Freiluft Party auf der Grand Parade im Stadtzentrum. Hier wo eine der ältesten anglikanischen Kirchen steht und wo früher das Militär exerzierte spielt dann jeweils eine Live Band zum Tanz auf. Nach dem Countdown um Mitternacht singen die Anwesenden dann das traditionelle schottische Neujahrslied „Auld Lang Syne“ und ein Feuerwerk begrüsst das neue Jahr. Für alle die nicht an diese Party wollen oder können werden die Feierlichkeiten von den lokalen Fernsehstationen direkt in die warme Stube übertragen. Und wer sich dann nach all dem Feiern am Neujahrstag ein wenig abkühlen möchte braucht nicht weit zu gehen. Die „Eisbären Schwimmen“ (Polar Bear swims) die im ganzen Land jeweils am Neujahrstag im frühen Nachmittag stattfinden kühlen auch die erhitztesten Gemüter wieder ab (und sollen anscheinend auch bei der Behandlung von Katern helfen).

Von René Botzenhardt Mehr Informationen zu den verschiedenen Anlässen welche in Neu Schottland stattfinden finden Sie unter:

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Lifestyle Business – A Booming trend. by Pam Jones

he average Canadian may be getting older, but there’s no slowing us down when it comes to making a move in the housing market. According to a recent article in The Financial Post, “nine million Canadian Boomers began turning 60 in 2005, and by 2020, about one in five of us will be 65 and over.” According to Canadian Mortgage and Housing’s Housing Market Outlook for Halifax, in 2000, there were approximately 56,000 people employed between ages 45 and 64. As of 2008, the number of employed people between the ages of 45 and 64 grew to over 81,000, an increase of 46 per cent. Today, Nova Scotians over 50 make up about one-third of the province’s population. The trend in real estate for those over 65 has traditionally been to downsize, sell the family home and move to a smaller house, townhouse or apartment. But today, seniors over 65, affectionately known as “zoomers”, are more healthy, active, and adventurous than they were a decade ago. As a zoomer, you don’t tend to see retirement as an end of work, rather, you see it as an opportunity to find something different to do with your life. In fact, according to recent research by the Royal Bank Financial Group, approximately 950,000 Canadians want to start a business within a year of retirement. Statistics Canada studies show that Canadians starting a retirement business account for more than 25 % of self-employed people in Canada and nearly 1/3 of the workforce. “Zenployment” is a new term that has popped up in the media lately. It may be just the term for you if you are looking to make a shift to a more meaningful life by choosing work that is less stressful and more personally rewarding. As far as zoomers go, zenployment seems to be taking off.

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A recent study by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company finds that: Nearly 60 % of baby boomers want a “feel good” job in retirement. Approximately 70% of women and 50% of men want a job that gives them purpose. At Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc., we have met many wonderful people like you who have had successful careers, yet always dreamed of making a living from a special hobby or interest. A Lifestyle Property offers you opportunity to do that – to re-imagine your life in new ways, to do what you enjoy. If you love horses, a small guest ranch may be the perfect match. With a passion for cooking and entertaining, you could be the proud owner of a cozy restaurant or a quaint bed and breakfast. If you love to be around children, you could choose a fulfilling Lifestyle Property as the owner of a popular childcare centre. Nova Scotia offers so many beautiful and affordable possibilities. If you’re wondering if you have what it takes to run your own Lifestyle Business, the government of Nova Scotia operates an excellent resource online at www.gov.ns.ca called Access to Business. If you’re coming to Nova Scotia from another country, the team at Robinson & Harmsen can help put you in touch with all the information you need to make the transition to this beautiful province. Aging these days isn’t what it used to be. 65 is more like the new 55. It’s simply the starting point for “phase two” - living the life of your dreams. So what are you waiting for – re-imagine your life!

Lifestyle Business – Ein blühender Trend ... von Pam Jones

uch der durchschnittliche Kanadier wird heute älter, als noch vor einer Generation. Dies aber ist kein Grund davor zurückzuschrecken, einen neuen Schritt auf dem Immobilienmarkt zu wagen. Nach einem aktuellen Artikel der Financial Post wurden rd. neun Millionen kanadische Boomers in 2005 60 Jahre alt. Voraussichtlich wird bis 2020 einer von fünf Kanadiern, 65 Jahre und älter sein. Entsprechend einer Marktvoraussage der Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation waren in Halifax im Jahre 2000 rd. 56.000 Einwohner im Alter zwischen 45 und 64 Jahren in einem Arbeitsverhältnis. In 2008 stieg die Zahl der Beschäftigten zwischen 45 und 64 Jahren auf über 81.000, eine Zunahme von ca. 46 %. Heute machen Nova Scotian´s über 50, gut ein Drittel der Bevölkerung der Provinz aus. Der Trend in Immobilien für die über 65jährigen ist traditionell eine Reduzierung der Eigenheimgröße gewesen. D.h. das Familienheim zu verkaufen und sich zu einem kleineren Haus, Reihenhaus oder Wohnung hin zu bewegen. Heute aber sind Senioren über 65, liebevoll als “Zoomers” bekannt, gesünder, aktiver und abenteuerlustiger, als sie noch vor einem Jahrzehnt waren. Als ein Zoomer neigt man nicht dazu, Ruhestand als sein Arbeitsende zu sehen. In der Tat wollen ungefähr 950.000 Kanadier entsprechend jüngster Forschung der Royal Bank Financial Group innerhalb eines Jahres nach dem Eintritt in den Ruhestand, ein Unternehmen gründen. Statistik-Kanada-Studien zeigen, dass Kanadier, die ein Geschäft nach ihrem Ruhestand starten, mehr als 25% der freiberuflichen Leute in Kanada, d.h. beinahe 1/3 aller Beschäftigten, ausmachen. Eine jüngste Studie der Metropolitan Life Insurance Company fand heraus, dass:

Beinahe 60 % der Baby-Boomers möchten einen angenehmen Job im Ruhestand. Ungefähr 70 % der Frauen und 50 % der Männer wollen einen Job, der ihnen ein Ziel gibt Wenn Sie Pferde lieben, kann eine Ranch das perfekte Ziel sein. Mit einer Leidenschaft zum Kochen und guter Unterhaltung, könnten Sie der stolze Besitzer eines traditionellen Restaurants, oder eines malerischen Bed and Breakfast werden. Sollten Sie gern von Kindern umgeben sein, könnten Sie als ein erfolgreiches "Lifestyle Business" einen populären Kindergarten als ihr Eigentum wählen. Träumen Sie von einem Sportboothafen mit Ferienhäusern am Meer, einer Cottageanlage am Ozean, einer Bio und Fair-Trade Kaffee Rösterei, einer Muschelfarm, oder einer AutoReparatur- und Lackierwerkstatt? Lieben Sie traditionelle handmade canadian wooden toys? Der Toy Maker of Lunenburg sucht nach über 30 Jahren seinen Nachfolger. Wir bei Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. bieten Ihnen diese Lifestyle Immobilien und Vieles mehr an. Mit fantastischen Stränden und unberührter Natur, aber auch mit landwirtschaftlichen Flächen und bezaubernden Küsten Fischerdörfern, bietet Ihnen Nova Scotia viele schöne und erschwingliche Möglichkeiten. Wenn Sie nach Nova Scotia als Newcomer kommen, kann Ihnen das Team bei Robinson & Harmsen Lifestyle Real Estate Inc. dabei helfen, mit den nötigen Informationen die richtigen Verbindungen herzustellen, um eine Einwanderung in diese schöne Provinz reibungslos durchzuführen.

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Culture

Christmas Tourtière, By Sharon Hallam

French Canadian Style

“Add to your Christmas Celebrations by serving up traditional French Tourtière”

isit a traditional French home at Christmas in Nova Scotia and you are sure to find a mildly spiced and herbed Tourtière (pie dish) that is absolutely delicious. It usually makes an appearance at Christmas as a side dish with a holiday meal, but is enjoyed throughout the winter months as dinner in many households. This is a wonderful addition to a Christmas dinner and can be easily prepared ahead of time and frozen uncooked. There are so many variations of this pie, so try adding a favourite root vegetable, or perhaps replace the pork or beef mixture with veal or create a seafood Tourtière! 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 lb (1 kg) ground pork 1 lb (1 kg) ground beef 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) beef stock 3 onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped celery 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each cinnamon, pepper and dried summer savory 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cloves 2 tsp Cognac 1 cup (250 mL) fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley pastry for double-crust 9- or 10-inch (23 or 25 cm) pie 1 egg, beaten Preheat your oven to 400F and line a 9” or 10” pie plate with one of the two prepared pie crusts.

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n a large frying pan, warm the vegetable oil and over medium-high heat and cook the pork, beef, onions, garlic, mushrooms, celery for about 15 minutes. Pour out any fat from the mixture and add the beef stock, herbs, Cognac and spices to the meat mixture and let simmer on a low-medium heat for about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the breadcrumbs to the mixture and let sit for about 5 minutes. Place the filling in the pie plate that is lined with a crust and place the second pie crust on top of the filling. Create a scalloped edging and using Christmas cookie cutters, cut out some decorations with the remaining dough and place on the top. Beat an egg in a glass and lightly brush the egg on the top crust then place the pie in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400F then reduce the heat to 350F and cook for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Travel

Exploring our Country Canada

By Sharon Hallam

ravel can be a little like taking a truth serum, we There are many outstanding experiences but one of become open and porous to new customs, new the absolute highlights is a voyage through the beauties, ideas and certainly dreams. In my mind Northwest Passage. A long time in the planning; two there is no better vaccine against dogmatism or a voyages in particular - Into and Out of the Northwest quicker cure for self-satisfaction (other than trying Passage, traces the history of this legendary waterway, out some new recipe or cuisine). If we merely remain, while at the same time searching to better understand we become susceptible to habitual seeing and thinking; the life ways of its present inhabitants - human and travel jolts us awake! Here we can strip away what’s nonhuman alike. One group on such an adventure arbitrary in cultural practice and approach what is sighted nineteen polar bears in one day, never mind universal. the narwhal, beluga, bowhead and seal all spotted When I receive enquiries regarding travel, rarely in the same area. The rolling tundra, sandy beaches do I get asked about journeys that can take one to all and gentle rivers of the central Arctic are a dramatic three of our nation’s fine coastlines. change from the traditional Boasting the world’s longest coaststomping grounds (gentle The object of travel is not line, this country is as diverse as footprints of course) of East Baffin to set foot on foreign land; the people who inhabit it. From and West Greenland’s. Muskox, it is at last to set foot on the natural splendour of British Grisly bear, Red Throated loon, one’s own country Columbia’s Queen Charlotte Islands Bald Eagle; the wildlife list goes G. K. Chesterton to the welcoming communities on and on. of Nunavut to the East Coast’s So, in reality we actually do not breathtaking fiords and skies. Having lived from one travel to get away from it all. Alas, as the bumper Coast to the other, I can attest that it is truly a pleasure sticker says, “Wherever you go, there you are.” to live in and explore Canada. There are tours that Travel often fails as escape but it can succeed as share my passion for Canada. confrontation - confrontation with our old selves that, A few months ago, I had the pleasure of attending a deprived of their usual confirmatory surroundings, private function with the owners of Adventure Canada. may yield to a new one. Proudly Canadian through and through this company We are fortunate to be part of has partnered with some great institutions. The Walrus this great land please do consider Foundation, Canadian Geographic & the Royal Canadian taking the time to explore its Geographical Society, Eagle-Eye Tours, DRAWNON- majesty and awaken your senses! WARD, Houston North Gallery, Dennos Museum Sharon Hallam is a certified Centre, Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, Travel Agent with TPI and has West Parry Sound Health Centre, Newfoundland & many accreditations and awards. Labrador Tourism, Nunavut Tourism, Routes to Learning and University of Alberta. www.travelanswers.ca

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