Moving to Halifax... HELP!!!

little_birdie · Post by **little_birdie** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:53 pm

Hello,

Moving to the East Coast from the West Coast at the end of September... I've never been so this is quite an exciting move for me.

Any info regarding the area would be welcome. Anyone of you have a one bedroom for rent?

Thanks in advance!

YVR Dude · Post by **YVR Dude** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:28 am

is this T.N.?

Otter envy · Post by **Otter envy** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:46 am

Are you going out there for a flying job? You will notice that the people out in Novav scotia are VERY friendly. I spent a month there recently and enjoyed the stay just because the people eased my transition.

The living is cheaper and the booze flows freely.

Don't get scared off by the winter out there, it can be a bit harsh. The rest of the seasons are just as pronounced. Take some time to see the sights all over, the valley is a beautiful place.

Good luck.

Otter Envy

Luscombe · Post by **Luscombe** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:56 am

Hey Little_Birdie

Where abouts in Atlantic Canada are you headed? I might be able to put you in touch with some flying folks where you're going to hang your hat.

It's true about how friendly people are around here (I live in the Halifax area). If you're coming out here for a flying job, congratulations. The pool of aviation people out here is pretty small, and one would think that it might be hard to break in however they do seem to welcome new blood. (I'm a former "Upper Canadian", but born-again Maritimer)

If you're coming to Nova Scotia, you're just in time for a couple of the region's biggest events namely the Stanley fly-in (1-3 Sept) and the Nova Scotia International Airshow (9-10 Sept) http://www.nsairshow.ca/.

PM me if you would like any more info.

Cheers

flynfiddle · Post by **flynfiddle** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:19 pm

Two words for you buddy .. LOWER DECK!

Ahhh, it brings a tear to me eye thinking about it ... the Deck and Donairs.

Otter envy · Post by **Otter envy** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:34 am

I agree completely!!!!!!! I lower deck is where I would be heading if I was you. Keiths is THE beer out there. Learn to love it. And good luck out there.

Slappy the Squirrel · Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:02 pm

Halifax airport is super far from the city. Hope you have a fuel efficient vehicle

Beacon Final · Post by **Beacon Final** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 1:09 pm

I used to work there

40 min from downtown at speed limit. no traffic. nice sunrises and sunsets... but it is a bummer for fuel.

Check yer PMs

Glory. · Post by **Glory.** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:11 pm

little_birdie wrote:Hello,

Moving to the East Coast from the West Coast at the end of September... I've never been so this is quite an exciting move for me.

Any info regarding the area would be welcome. Anyone of you have a one bedroom for rent?

Thanks in advance!

Im doing the exact same thing at the end of december time...except im going to NB

anyone want to tell me about Moncton?

KAG · Post by **KAG** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:18 pm

Moncton i s a great party town!!! also everything is super close as it's alot smaller tha YHZ. You'll have fun, and not need a diesel.

As for living in YHZ and driving to the airport, it's not as bad as you think. But if you do drive alot, do buy a diesel and save some $$$$.

JBI · Post by **JBI** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:03 pm

I'm moving to Halifax from Ontario on Monday for school. As other posters have mentioned, the airport is fairly far north of the city, therefore, a lot of airport workers will live in Sackville, Bedford or Clayton Park. However, if you want to live in the city (I wanted to be walking distance to Dalhousie) you'll find that the rent is surprisingly steep.

For apartments you can try:
http://www.444rent.com/apartments.asp
http://www.halifaxrentals.com/advancedsearch.asp
http://halifax.craigslist.org/apa/
http://halifax.kijiji.ca/f-housing-apar ... QQCatIdZ37
http://offcampus.smu.ca/ocho/index.html
http://www.dal.ca/livingoffcampus
http://www.killamproperties.com/k/
http://www.southwest.ca/residential.php

let me know if you have any questions

Cheers

North Shore · Post by **North Shore** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 1:46 pm

I wanted to be walking distance to Dalhousie

Well, it's not quite the same high standards as The University of Pukatawagan, but good on ya, James!

A.

popo · Post by **popo** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:01 pm

litle birdie
check your PM

JBI · Post by **JBI** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:09 pm

LOL,

Thanks for rubbing it in North Shore!

I wanted to go to Puk U, but they told me to Puk off.

Kilo-Kilo · Post by **Kilo-Kilo** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:26 pm

Cars get old really fast out there, unlike Vancouver where they seem to last forever. So, don't go deep in the hole for a car.

little_birdie · Post by **little_birdie** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:42 pm

Hi guys...

Thanks so much for all the info. It looks like I have found the right home for me!

Besides that I know where to go for great drinks (wink).

LostinRotation · Post by **LostinRotation** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:58 pm

I just got back from a one week gig out there...great people, good controllers and plenty of Keiths. Have a great time and keep us up to date.
One word of advice, stay away from the hokey touristy crap like the island hopper. You'll learn to hate it pretty quickly if your out for your morning / afternoon coffee / beer, it goes by a couple of times and you have to hear that guy spout out the same lame crap 4x a day.

-=0=LiR=0=-

Techopsgirl · Post by **Techopsgirl** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:43 am

I lived in N.S for nearly a year back in 2000-2001 and loved every minute of it. Would have stayed but good paying jobs are hard to come. I worked at the airport and lived in Enfield. 9km door to door, just 10 minutes to get work and 30 minutes to get to Halifax. Enfield/Emsdale is fairly cheap to rent (at least compared to Toronto), the people are extremely friendly, and awesome night life in Halifax. You will enjoy living there for sure. Great clubs, shopping, resturants, and scenery. I found that Halifax had everything you could ever need, but not the feel of a big city. I think you are envied by many in here, I know if the good paying jobs were there, like they are here in T.O., hubby & I would pack up the kids and head there ourselves.

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