I found this on the internet...and btw there is a dominican community there. It's small, but mighty. And in rural NS too
Top 10 Reasons to Move to Halifax, Nova Scotia
Quality of Life: Halifax (or HRM – Halifax Regional Municipality) ranks high among Canada’s desirable cities to call home. In fact, some would say that Halifax is a bit of a hidden gem! The region offers unparalleled health services, economic securities and affordable housing options. From first time home styles to high end properties to mature adult surroundings, there are many styles, price points and neighbourhoods to choose from. Halifax’s average housing prices are currently below the National average which means it is a great city to invest in.
Neighbourhood Lifestyles: The city offers a wide variety of neighbourhood settings from sophisticated downtown urban lifestyles, to well-planned family style communities to rural country atmospheres. The developed city core provides an assortment of choices from new construction, cozy heritage properties to condo high rises.
Charm: Population is currently under 400,000, a small town feel with a large city presence. Halifax was recently ranked 6th Place in Canada’s Best Places to Live (Moneysense Magazine). There is a variety of sports, arts, festivals, entertainment and fine dining options to choose from. It has 3 major shopping malls with the major brands and national retailer chains. There are a total of 9 Universities and Colleges throughout the city. The presence of so many students helps contribute to a vibrant youth culture in the region. There are public and private school options in English and French.
Employment Destination: Halifax offers a wide variety of employment options from Industry, Technology, Health Services and Government. It is a destination city which offers jobs to a large labour force, educational training and an above average community feel.
Recreation/Vacation: You can stay in town and/or head 60 to 90 minutes in any direction to find incredible beaches, a large selection of camping, boating and cottage destinations. There is recreation for skiing/snowboarding, golf, fishing, biking, kayaking and hiking to name a few.
Four Seasons: Nova Scotia is a full four season destination. Each one offering its own options, charm and appeal. Despite its coastal location, the weather is usually milder or cooler than that of inland Canada with warm summers and mild winters
City of Festivals: Tourism, Conventions and Entertainment are an ongoing part of life in Halifax. A wide variety of festivals take place throughout each year, including The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, The Halifax Busker Festival, The Atlantic Film Festival, The Atlantic Fringe Festival, The Atlantic Jazz Festival, Shakespeare by the Sea, periodic Tall Ships event, to name but a few! There is a lot to see and do throughout the year.
Foodies: Nova Scotia’s food scene has long made good use out of its most obvious resource: the Atlantic Ocean. But there’s more here than just excellent fresh seafood. There are a wide variety of eateries, local markets and international food resources. The options are endless and the quality of chefs and locally grown produces is outstanding.
Transportation: HRM is very easy to get around, once you know your way. The urban core of HRM is well served by Metro Transit, which operates a good bus service as well as the pedestrian only harbour ferries connecting downtown Halifax to two locations in Dartmouth. Two suspension bridges link the municipality’s urban core. Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the main airport located 35km (22 miles) outside of downtown Halifax and provides scheduled flights to domestic and international locations.
Roots: Halifax has been a place to call home for many generations. Many transient careers that move into Nova Scotia never leave. The people are friendly; there is a quality of lifestyle and a sense of well-being. Starting a family, building on your career, or retirement living, there are more and more people setting roots in Nova Scotia as opposed to moving on.
