Top ten reasons to buy in Canada

Canada is growing in reputation as one of the worlds premiere tourist and relocation destinations; people flock to Canada for its wide open spaces, friendly people and stunning landscape.  With 2007 seeing a record number of people choosing Canada as their home, so what attracts so many to purchase in this vast North American country?

1: The Four Seasons  

Canada is the second largest country in the world and is the genuine 4 season destination with ‘snow-sure’ winters, blooming spring, balmy summer with temperatures reaching lazily above 30 degrees centigrade. Canada experiences a spectacular Autumn which is renowned across the world, Fall (Autumn) is many peoples favourite time of year, bringing its unique mix of colour and foliage, many people make the trip  just to see this beautiful changing of the seasons.  

2: Good Living

Canada is regularly listed by the United Nations (UN) as one of the 10 best places in the world to live. With low population density, abundance of fresh water, universal healthcare, excellent education and low tuition fees it is no wonder that Canada is regularly placed so highly on the UN list. Rankings are compiled by using 42 factors covering political and economic stability, crime, pollution, health, environment, education, infrastructure and leisure facilities.

3: Colourful Canadians

Canada is one of the most culturally diverse nations on the planet, with a welcoming policy for people looking to relocate. Canada received a record number of immigrants in 2007, some 429,649 permanent residents, temporary foreign workers, and foreign students - more than 60,000 higher than four years ago according to a report by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. In 2006, 6,542 British citizens emigrated permanently, making Canada one the UK’s top ten emigration destinations.

4: Bilingual Canada and the Quebecois

Canada is officially a bilingual nation speaking French and English, though French is mainly spoken in Quebec but everybody speaks English. Settled in the 1600’s Quebec is the centre of French culture in Canada, and its capital Quebec City retains an air of old Europe about it making it a unique cosmopolitan destination.  Canada is justly proud of its French and English heritages and has developed into a world leader at teaching second languages, so it’s never to late for you to improve your French tongue.

5: Cultural Festivals

Canadians know how to throw a great party including world famous festivals that attract visitors from around the globe.  Some of Canada’s most popular festivals include; The Calgary Stampede – a ten day exhibition and the worlds richest rodeo event that has been running since 1912.  Montreal is renowned for its cosmopolitan culture and is famed for hosting the Montreal annual Jazz Festival and also motor racings F1 circuit. Not forgetting, the Quebec Winter Carnival and the Celtic Colours Festival in Nova Scotia.  With so many great events it’s easy to see why Canada has a growing reputation for showing visitors a good time.  

6: Natural Wonders

Canada boasts some of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world, with the majestic Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains and a multitude of pristine national parks to choose from it’s easy to see why Canadians place such a high value on their natural environment.  Canada currently boasts 42 national parks and national reserves located in every province and territory.  Canada offers a diverse range of natural beauty, from the rugged coastlines of British Columbia, the immense Rocky mountain ranges, the wide open spaces of the prairie lands and of course the Aurora Borealis – The Aurora Oval, the area in which the Northern Lights occurs most often covers a huge part of Canada. 

7: Outdoor Activities

One of the advantages of having all of Canada’s great outdoors on your doorstep is being able to fully exploit the range of possible sporting activities.  With mountains, trails and spectacular lakes, Canada offers some of the worlds best locations for outdoor pursuits.  Canada boasts world class snowboarding and skiing resorts, like  Mont Tremblant a ski  resort, about 90 minutes north of Montréal, with year round skiing, a swimming lake in the summer and 7 golf courses,  its little wonder Mt Tremblant was recognised by Ski Magazine as the number one ski resort in eastern North America for eight consecutive years. Besides skiing Canada also has some of the world’s best fishing rivers, hiking trails and mountain biking routes.  Canada’s abundance of lakes also means that great kayaking, canoeing and sailing are never far away. 

8: Animal Magic

Canada provides opportunities for some of the most spectacular animal encounters on the planet; from the Polar Bears of Churchill Manitoba, to the Humpbacks Whales of the western coast, they are sights that never cease to amaze visitors.  Many companies have created expertly guided eco-tourism trips, like riding the Tundra buggies in Churchill, a method which offers unprecedented access to the hundreds of Polar Bears that congregate near the town each year to await the freezing of the sea ice.  And if Whales and Polar Bears aren’t enough the forests of Canada are home to Caribou, Grizzly Bears and Wolves, so there really is something for every one. 

9: City Chic

Canadian cities are being universally accepted as some the most attractive places to reside, rated highly for access to education, low crime rates, cultural diversity and excellent health care Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have all  been commended for their cleanliness, safety, diversity and their cultural  and social activities.

10: Great Property to choose from

Canada is becoming an increasingly popular place to buy property, whether for a holiday home or somewhere to set up nest in. With an expanding tourist industry, foreign investors are also being encouraged to purchase properties for buy-to-lets in order to satisfy the increasing tourism demand. If you plan on holidaying yourself or living in your property though, whether it’s for a tranquil retreat or Mecca for golf and skiing, Canada has it all. 

Take for example the Eagles Ridge Golf and Country club, is a luxury resort nestled in 18,000 acres of pristine woodland, and is surrounded by 5 freshwater lakes.  This beautiful resort is only 15 minutes drive from Mont Tremblant, eastern Canada’s premiere ski resort and only 90 minutes away from the cosmopolitan city of Montreal. 

Eagles ridge Golf and Country club has a designer 18 hole golf course at the heart of its development, you can choose if you would like your property to feature lake views or if you would like views of the stunning course.  An onsite shop and boutique area are found alongside clubhouses and restaurants that offer fantastic facilities that make the community of Eagles Ridge Golf and Country Club a unique, relaxing and majestic experience. 

These exclusive 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedroom lodges all with unique styles and features start from £280,000 / $573,000 for more information contact Undiscovered Properties on 0870 7347968.

Eagles Ridge, Tremblant Lakes Location: Tremblant Lakes A truly outstanding opportunity to own property in one of the last untouched frontiers of Canada. Property Type: 4 Season Lodges Prices: from £249,000