As you are contemplating purchasing this fantastic property, and assuming that you are non-Canadian, these pearls of wisdom will be invaluable to you.

Nova Scotia is a Province forming part of the Canadian Maritimes - the eastern seaboard of Canada nearest to the UK, some 6 hrs flight away. The population is around 82% British descent and therefore the main language is English.  Canada’s laws parallel those of the UK and therefore any transition is much easier for Brits, than say into mainland EU. The climate is very defined and the weather much the same as middle England. Nova Scotians, and Canadians overall, are the most delightful, friendly folk on the Planet.

Nova Scotia is the land of opportunity for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit, gold nuggets of possibilities lying everywhere.  You can simply invest in Canada and operate a business from outside of the Country, employing Canadians to run the venture. With modern communications via the Internet & phone, this is easily done, combining this with the golden concession of up to six months visiting without a visa (see if you are eligible) when you can consult with your workforce face to face.

Or if you are determined to migrate, Canada, and the Province desperately need to increase it’s population with those of the right calibre who have the ability and skills to generate foreign earnings directly or indirectly  for the Canadian economy and jobs for Canadians, whilst supporting themselves and their families.
Now, the most obvious course of action is to head for your nearest Canadian High Commission or Embassy  tell them it’s their lucky day and offer yourself up as the best thing since sliced bread, joining the 2-5 year queue waiting for their Applications to be read. Or you can be smart about it, form a strategy and stack the odds in your favour, then apply.

Investing without migrating is simple because you don’t need approval or medicals, can start immediately and yet can still enjoy a viable business that generates lots of lovely profits some of which you might want to spend exploring in this incredible, diverse and awesome Country.  For those seeking this route, Beaver Lake could be developed say, as a Holiday Village which you could manage via the offshore corporate it comes with, marketing the facilities to any global target group you chose, who would book and pay this via the Net to your offshore agency ........

For those planning to migrate to Nova Scotia, the Entrepreneurial Scheme underpinned by Provincial Nomination is a quite feasible and attractive option. For this, here’s some sound advice to build up your Brownie Points for your interview.  First visit Nova Scotia as frequently as you can, taking as long as holidays as you can to understand how the Country and Province works, the politics, business, money, way of life and opportunities. See if it’s for you. Get as many stamps in your passport as possible.  Buy an investment property like Beaver Lake that can be upgraded to offer you a Canadian base plus the ability to earn generate a return. Imagine the House being converted into three rental units, two you could rent out (there is a local management service to take care of the housekeeping etc,) and the other you could keep as a holiday home, leaving a duplicate set of clothes so you can travel to and fro lightly.  Then with the cash from these, roll this over into building your first cabin, then snowball up ready for when you apply. By creating a business plan for a venture that will meet the criteria of Foreign earning generation, Canadian jobs and supporting yourself, plus increase in value of the property due to it’s commercial potential being unfolded, this will build the foundation for your Application.

One final point.  Nothing is written in stone and the Canadian & Provincial Governments are if nothing else, very pragmatic people. If you have a solid business proposal outside of the box, that will markedly contribute to the Economy  without burdening it, then they will listen.