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The 'Sweet Line' Along Coastal Nova Scotia | |
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A visit to Nova Scotia will reveal a plentiful supply of homes, lots and acreages that are for sale, with prices far lower than one would expect to pay elsewhere. There are lots of opportunities to become enraptured with a small private beach, a craggy and secluded cove, or a storm-tossed bluff. Sights and sounds of the sea can clean the mental cobwebs and invigorate the spirit. To the uninformed purchaser, these beautiful ocean front properties are idyllic and just the thing for a weary urban soul. There are a few unique conditions that come with living close to the sea, however, and the information is not normally shared in real estate ads or tourist pamphlets. What I am talking about has to do with the effects of the ocean on the micro climate along the shore. During the spring and for much of the summer, a cold current of water from the north washes over large stretches of Nova Scotian shores. This separates us from the much warmer waters of the Gulf Stream that pass Nova Scotia in the opposite direction on their way across the Atlantic to Europe. During warm weather, the waters off our coast are frequently covered in fog. As the air heats up over the land, it causes the fog to drift inshore, covering some of our beaches and headlands. While the more interior regions of Nova Scotia bask in the warmth of the summer sun, areas of the coastline can become engulfed in fog. This can last for a few hours or several days. Banks of thick fog could make certain areas of our coastline quite sombre during the summer months if it were not for the many bays and inlets that reach far inland. Along these inlets and bays, somewhere between the open sea and the headland, there is an invisible line that the summer fogs will rarely cross. I've called this 'the sweet line', for the feeling it gives the wise property purchaser. While many people love the sense of mystery and romanticism the fog brings, some will be less enchanted after several days of being shrouded in grey mist. Knowing where that sweet line is located on any particular bay and selecting your property with this in mind can help to avoid future disappointment and add greatly to the lasting enjoyment of your place in the sun. How does one find an invisible fog line? The simplest way is just to chat with the locals. Asking your future neighbours if there is much fog in the area and listening closely to what they tell you is one of the most effective ways to discover which side of the 'sweet line' your prospective purchase is on. Juergen Teuwen was born in Germany but has lived in Canada since 1966. He has assisted many newcomers in their quest for that 'just perfect' ocean front property. Your comments on this or any other Highway7.com article are invited. 
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Scotia's rugged Atlantic coastline with Halifax at its center, has become
more attractive in recent years to those who dream of owning a piece of
unspoiled nature. Retirees, new immigrants, the self-employed and 21st
century 'back to the landers' are turning their eyes eastward in increasing
numbers in their attempts to retreat from urban stress and pollution.
