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10 reasons to Choose Annapolis Valley NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
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Located near the capital city of Nova Scotia, the Annapolis Valley
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talent, post-secondary institutions and R&D services, with a satisfying quality of life – in a place recognized internationally for its unique landscape and heritage.
Discover why the Annapolis Valley is a rewarding place to visit, live, study, work and invest.
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Our caring and welcoming communities offer a unique blend of rural and urban lifestyles, giving newcomers a wide choice of places to live, work and relax. Enjoy nature and the cultural and social amenities in our diverse towns and centres.
Caring Rural and Urban Communities
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The Annapolis Valley is not
Situated between two small mountain ranges, it has national and provincial parks, an abundance of lakes, rivers and forests, and more than 30 beaches. Abundant Natural Assets
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Unique Geography and Climate The climate and soil suit a wide variety of crops and an expanding wine industry. The Bay of Fundy is a natural tourist attraction as well as a test-bed for in-stream tidal energy development, powered by the world’s highest tides.
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Enviable Recreation Opportunities So much to choose in all four seasons: skiing, excellent
indoor arenas, 18-hole golf courses, 200 km of self-guided biking trails,* a zoo and high- ropes adventure course, plus 3,700 km of trails for walking, biking, snowmobiling and all-terrain vehicles.
*Kentville to Yarmouth
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Remarkable Agricultural Diversity The Annapolis Valley is the bread basket – and the fruit basket – for Nova Scotia, supplying commodities for local and export markets and value-added food products, including wine, spirits and craft beer.
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Skilled Workforce and Student Talent The Annapolis Valley has a strong post-secondary education sector, supporting niche and world-class research
are encouraged to build strong links with students and researchers.
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Affordable, Available Property Whether you’re raising a family, preparing to retire,
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can find affordable real estate to suit your needs and shape your future in the Annapolis Valley.
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Sustainable Economic Base The Annapolis Valley’s stable, large employers include Canadian Forces Base Greenwood, Michelin, Canadian Keyes Fibre and Xerium. New businesses – large and small – can access private and public support.
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Strong Innovation Networks The Valley’s post-secondary and government research centres provide a strong foundation in R&D, especially in geomatics, oceans, horticulture and ICT. Businesses benefit from a supportive innovation network of industry, university and government experts.
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Excellent Education and Healthcare Our communities are served by 40 public schools, 2 adult schools, 3 private schools, 1 university, 2 Nova Scotia Community College campuses, 3 regional hospitals, 3 health centres, and local family doctors.
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Valley Regional Enterprise Network
The Valley Regional Enterprise Network (Valley REN) works in collaboration with our municipal and First Nation partners and the Province of Nova Scotia to create a more prosperous Annapolis Valley, through increased business investment, expansion, productivity and entrepreneurship. Our regional partners are Glooscap First Nation, the Municipality of the County of Kings, the Municipality of the District of West Hants, and the Towns of Berwick, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor and Wolfville. Together with the Province, our partners provide oversight to the Valley REN Board of Directors, which is led by the regional business community. valleyren.ca | info@valleyren.ca 35 Webster St., Suite 102 Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1H4, Canada (902) 678-2200 In Nova Scotia, Regional Enterprise Networks are leading a collaborative approach to economic development and supporting business growth outside the capital region.