Moving to and Around Nova Scotia

Changing your Address

• Registry of Motor Vehicles - Change of Address / Change of Name You are required by law to advise the Registry of Motor Vehicles of any changes in address within 30 days of your move.
• Change your home address For your convenience, you can submit a request to Registry of Motor Vehicles (including Driver's License), Nova Scotia Health Card, and/or Halifax Regional Municipality (Taxation Department).
• Change your address for your tax return
• Citizenship Card
• Permanent Resident Card (PR Card)
• Canada Savings Bonds
• Canadian Firearms Licences and Permit
• Trade Licence
• Workers Compensation Board (WCIB)
• Prospector ID Card
• Canada Pension Plan
• Old Age Security
• Veterans Affairs Benefits
• Municipal Property Taxes

Back to top

How to Get Started

• Canadian Association of Movers
• Finding a mover
• Forwarding your mail
• Nova Scotia Geographical Names
• Current Road Conditions
• Weather

Back to top

Moving Within Nova Scotia

• List of Nova Scotia Municipalities
• Statistical information on municipalities To learn about local data from population to employment rates
• Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada Find out more about the ways residents can share the responsibilities and control of their homes
• Nova Scotia Employment Opportunities Nova Scotia government job listings
• Careers in the Federal Public Service
• Publications and Resources - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Schools, School Boards, Regional Education Offices
• Nova Scotia University Web sites
• Nova Scotia Community Colleges
• Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie
• Canadian Daily Newspapers
• Nova Scotia Health Centre Locations

Back to top

Moving to Nova Scotia From Another Province

• About Nova Scotia Basic facts about Nova Scotia and an overview that provides facts and figures for those interested in moving to our province, including information on real estate, health care, education and cost of living.
• Nova Scotia Municipalities profiles and Web sites
• Nova Scotia Geographical Names
• Statistical information on municipalities To learn about local data from population to employment rates
• Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada Find out more about the ways residents can share the responsibilities and control of their homes
• Careers in the Federal Public Service
• Nova Scotia Employment Opportunities Nova Scotia government job listings
• Publications and Resources - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Schools, School Boards, Regional Education Offices
• Nova Scotia University Web sites
• Université Sainte-Anne-Collège de l'Acadie
• Nova Scotia Community Colleges
• Canadian Daily Newspapers
• Nova Scotia Health Centre Locations

Back to top

Moving to Nova Scotia, Canada from Another Country

• Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
• Guide to Municipal Services for Newcomers, Immigrants, and New Residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality
• A Newcomer's Guide to Halifax Regional Municipality [- 6622 kb]

Back to top

Settling Into Your New Community

Advising Nova Scotia Power, locating a new doctor or finding a new day care are just a few of the things you'll do as you settle in. Here are some links that you may find useful with your relocation:  (There may be other organizations or services you may wish to contact to notify of your new address. These could include:  charitable organization,credit card company, insurance company, investment company, private pension provider and magazine houses.)

• Nova Scotia Power
• Water and Sewer system contacts in your municipality
• Family Physicians Accepting New Patients
• Directory of Licensed Child Care Facilities
• Banks in Canada
• Caisses populaires
• Credit Unions
• Use your local phone directory or YellowPages.ca to find a number
• Financial Planners Standards Council
• Find an Advisor

  Advocis - The Canadian Association of Financial Planners

• Where to Get Legal Information in Nova Scotia and How to Find a Lawyer [- 12.08 kb]

Back to top

Finding out More about Your New Community

• List of Nova Scotia Municipalities
• Access Nova Scotia Centres Have locations in communities around Nova Scotia to make it easier for you to get the government information you need.
• Find a C@P Site
• Volunteer programs to help out in your community and to meet people
• Nature's Resorts - Nova Scotia Provincial Parks
• National Parks of Canada
• Nova Scotia.com

Back to top

Transit Information

• Halifax Regional Municipality - Metro Transit
• Cape Breton Regional Transit Authority
• Kings Transit Authority (Kentville)
• Access to Travel - Accessible Local Transportation in Canadian Cities - Nova Scotia
• Dial-a-Ride Nova Scotia A support network of non-profit, community-based transportation systems, located throughout Nova Scotia.

Back to top