A snapshot of our beautiful province
Healthcare in Canada is delivered through the provincial and territorial systems of publicly funded health care, informally called Medicare. It is guided by the provisions of the Canada Health Act of 1984, and is universal. The 2002 Royal Commission, known as the Romanow Report, revealed that Canadians consider universal access to publicly funded health services as a "fundamental value that ensures national health care insurance for everyone wherever they live in the country". Canadian Medicare provides coverage for approximately 70 percent of Canadians' healthcare needs, and the remaining 30 percent is paid for through the private sector.
Nova Scotia has a mid-temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers, influenced by its proximity to the ocean. Average temperatures range from about -9°C (16°F) in winter to 25°C (77°F) in summer, with precipitation fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
In Nova Scotia, the average price for a home is $411,100. That’s a 2.3% increase from last year.
The average price for a home province-wide may differ from some of the individual centres across Nova Scotia. Consider the following areas in the province, along with their respective price tags for homes:
| Home Prices 2024 | Year-Over-Year % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $696,166 | 6% |
| Nova Scotia* | $411,100 | 2.3% |
| Prince Edward Island | $375,600 | 1.6% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador* | $306,700 | 6.8% |
| British Columbia | $965,441 | -0.2% |
| Alberta | $498,448 | 10.3% |
| Saskatchewan* | $343,400 | 5.9% |
| Manitoba | $372,212 | 8.1% |
| Ontario | $878,620 | 3.1% |
| Quebec | $536,621 | 8.2% |
| New Brunswick* | $318,500 | 9.5% |
Source: CREA Price Map (as of January 2025)*based on MLS HPI benchmark prices