Why I Left Nova Scotia and Why I Love NS | New Immigrant's Perspective of Life in Nova Scotia

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  • Hi there!
    In this video, I highlight the reasons why I loved living in Nova Scotia as a Newcomer and my reason for leaving the province.
    Go ahead and watch Chioma's video about the things she loves about British Columbia!
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  • @w.a.l5202
    @w.a.l5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Hi Feyi. Loved your video. I have worked with many native Nigerians here in Halifax and also remotely in Toronto. I really loved working with folks from Nigeria. So funny, very direct, but also incredibly kind, and Nigerians place a high emphasis on education. I've lived in Halifax for 10 years and I love the people, the quality of life, the proximity of the ocean, and the fact that the city of Halifax/Dartmouth is growing and there are more opportunities now than there were 5 years ago. Nova Scotia needs more people like you: happy, friendly, educated, and animated. I'm sorry we lost you, but I hope we can lure you back some day. I've been to all 10 provinces and have visited every major city in Canada, and for me, Halifax is the best balance of quality of life, cost of living, and people. I am very sorry that you had a racist experience here in Nova Scotia - that hurts. I hope that in the future more new Canadians like you choose to put down roots here and help make this province the place I know it can be. All the best to you.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're so sweet, thank you so much for your comment. Comments like this prove to my audience that Nova Scotians are extremely nice people!

    • @uzezisparks
      @uzezisparks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wooooowww, this comment is so so heart 💖 warming, like Kilode☺️☺️. Makes U feel NS isn't just a place to be but..."It has to be the place to be." Very Nice 👍🏾

    • @joguns8257
      @joguns8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your impressions on Nigerians; so much emphasis on education, it's hereditary. I love Dalhousie😄 but once studied in MUN.

    • @jimsota7059
      @jimsota7059 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi I've been sent an email to write an exam for a Job I apply for in nova Scotia,please do you have any tips you can share?

  • @everistusolumese9350
    @everistusolumese9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Hey Feyi, I finally booked my flight. I will be coming after Christmas. I also booked my Airbnb around Kensington Market. Thanks for helping me keep the dream alive.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Isn't that exciting??? 💃💃💃

    • @everistusolumese9350
      @everistusolumese9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@FeyiMac The best feeling in the 2020

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's amazing!! Super happy for you 💃💃

    • @everistusolumese9350
      @everistusolumese9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@FeyiMac Thanks a lot. You have inspired us

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Happy to hear that! Thank you 🌹

  • @NotARealHomestead
    @NotARealHomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I’m so happy youtube suggested this to me! I’m from Nova Scotia and and hearing this perspective of the province is invaluable!
    An easy decision to subscribe, for sure!

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's truly a beautiful and peaceful province. Thanks for subscribing, welcome to the family! 🌹

    • @alhassanmuhammed5712
      @alhassanmuhammed5712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's impressive

  • @deecrawley2680
    @deecrawley2680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brought and raised on Ontario for over 30 years now living in Nova Scotia for 20 and I love it this is home laid back chill , nice friendly people, surrounded by water lots of places to see, no crazy traffic or road rage and so much mote

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Totally agree, the traffic and road rage in Toronto is on another level. Lol

    • @dejervus
      @dejervus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Living in London UK, been to Halifax twice, Ontario and Newfoundland, I am planning to move to Halifax soon. The Surrounding water did it for me! Toronto is just another busy City like the UK. Sorry I know I am late to the party.

  • @sherrykinslow7823
    @sherrykinslow7823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I live in Truro NS, I've lived in the area for all my life, 60 years!! My husband is from Cape Breton and you are right, it's amazing there!!

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's like an image from a story book. I have to go back to properly explore!!

    • @grasshopper9273
      @grasshopper9273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like it's heaven compared to kolkata

    • @lv2keepfit493
      @lv2keepfit493 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm looking to retire in NS and Truro NS has been on my list for a possible residence. I'll be moving from Niagara Ont. and really looking for a new start.
      Are you still positive about Truro ?

  • @docenabenjamin7038
    @docenabenjamin7038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m in Victoria BC and I’m moving back to Nova Scotia , the people are Way nicer in NS . The climate is almost the same . The winter is a little colder , the summers are way greener in Nova Scotia .

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree! I hope you enjoy your move back 🌹

  • @CorneliusQuiring
    @CorneliusQuiring 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My partner and I are considering Nova Scotia, so thank you for this perspective.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @Vorachan1111
      @Vorachan1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was born and brought up in Nova Scotia. Still live here. No other place like it. Love your bubbly personality. You are just so cute! Thanks for telling your audience about our amazing province, Nova Scotia. And we are either by the sea or near the sea no matter where live in Nova Scotia. ❤️

  • @jbaccanalia
    @jbaccanalia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Feyi you're brilliant, and a beautiful human being. You will be successful at what we've you do. Lagos has given you a joy for life and it shows. Canada is better because you're here.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How sweet, thank you very much.

  • @jumokealese
    @jumokealese 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your review of Nova Scotia. I have been considering this. My idea of lifestyle fits your description of Nova Scotia

  • @xoReni
    @xoReni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been here for 20 years and never been to NS! It sounds like a great place for a more chill lifestyle. Thanks for sharing ✨✨

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is super chill, my kind of lifestyle. Thanks for watching! 🌹

  • @sirdeeq_wada
    @sirdeeq_wada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It ended and I didn't wanted it to end . The video is short 😩😭❤️

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haa! 😆😆

  • @ronsachetti2084
    @ronsachetti2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great view on Nova Scotia and you are so correct! I live in Halifax. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to live here again someday! It's good that you are closer to family. All the best!

  • @bukolafayese8093
    @bukolafayese8093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Feyi for the update on Canada, been watching your videos for a while too and I enjoyed every bit of it.

  • @MrJohnnysaintjohn
    @MrJohnnysaintjohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad you enjoyed the Maritimes, Atlantic Canada! I'm from Saint John NB, 40 miles across the Bay of Fundy from NS. I hope you get to enjoy some boating on the Saint John river someday. Thanks for the vid!

  • @chrish8903
    @chrish8903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Glad you are making your new home in Ontario. Btw, we locals say it like "Onterio". It's weird but true! Love your vibe.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you 😊

    • @Justsayingthat
      @Justsayingthat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I say it as Ontario, ont-air-io as a local.

  • @osazoboomoregbee3160
    @osazoboomoregbee3160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos. It is very informative. Please keep up the good work you are doing

  • @thescribe7645
    @thescribe7645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nova Scotia is amazing. So beautiful, so many story book places especially in the autumn..

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know right??

    • @mvukiyehenarcisse314
      @mvukiyehenarcisse314 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeyiMac Hello! I am Rwandan, may I have you email?

  • @fredilondo9736
    @fredilondo9736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's definitely between Nova Scotia or Montreal for me (since I speak French as well). Great video as always

  • @rodrigoplanetarock8575
    @rodrigoplanetarock8575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank very much for giving your point of view, I think as a matter of fact if nouva Scotia it is affordable in the cost of living, that it is a very important topic to think about, because actually we don't have to much money to spend once we arrive to Canada, so, for the whole new beginning, I think Nouva Scotia it is the best destination to start on!

    • @DiscoveryEra
      @DiscoveryEra ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello
      Pls advice...ontario and nova scotia..which will you pick from experience on a study work visa

  • @GuruishMike
    @GuruishMike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi! I'm from and still live in Nova Scotia! I went to grad school in Montreal and loved it, but wouldn't want to live in Toronto. Every time I'm in Ontario the air sets off my allergies. I think it's important to be near family if you're close to them, that's why I moved from Cape Breton to the Truro area. So being near family is a good reason to move to Ontario, as well as getting a good job. I hope you are able to return!

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do hope to return soon enough, I need to come explore the beautify coasts!

    • @akinlawonmodupeokediran4387
      @akinlawonmodupeokediran4387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry feyi, what about getting an employment in Nova Scotia? Is it that easy?

  • @kateaa
    @kateaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m so happy you liked it here ☺️ you’re part Nova Scotian now!
    I’m so sorry that you had racist experiences. That is so incredibly unacceptable.
    Sending love!

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🌹

  • @confiscorner5555
    @confiscorner5555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yayy!! Notification geng💃🏽

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay!! Welcome! 💃

  • @karenlewkowitz5858
    @karenlewkowitz5858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I now live in southern Ontario and love the south shore of NS. I love the salty sea air and the people are the kindest

  • @udetube7210
    @udetube7210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Would definitely visit Halifax in the near future. Great content 💓

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 💞

    • @ParminderSingh-zv1gk
      @ParminderSingh-zv1gk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeyiMac my childhood dreem canada(Nova scotia)please waheguru(God) do it this month🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 it's my humble request

  • @traceymarsh6323
    @traceymarsh6323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So happy you got to live here. I am in Cape Breton. Lived in Edmonton and BC. Nothing compares to NS.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm glad I did too but I wish I could have explored rather than study and work all day and night. Lol

    • @SimplyEngrace7312
      @SimplyEngrace7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice, hoping to come to CBU soon.

  • @yenimartinez9202
    @yenimartinez9202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Feyi, thank you for your videos. Very informative and interesting to watch. Currently, my family and I are in New York. Hoping to go to Canada soon if chosen.

  • @MoMo-iw8si
    @MoMo-iw8si 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually love Nova Scotia, when I visited I fell in love and was more confident about relocating to Canada.

    • @dejervus
      @dejervus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This right here! I got hooked on my first visit and I have been to Ontario also.

    • @vaterix4202
      @vaterix4202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where you from?

  • @GrowwithNaomie
    @GrowwithNaomie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love watching a smart young beautiful black woman as n rising.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🌹🌹🌹

    • @oliviaandfamily6881
      @oliviaandfamily6881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeyiMac i want to talk to you one on one can you please give me the opportunity

  • @halifaxtrails
    @halifaxtrails 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    We'll just go ahead and wait for you to come back to the greatest place on earth! Bring the fam! I've got a blog full of places you need to explore :)

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll definitely check out your blog 🙂

  • @SarahsHouseOfFlavor
    @SarahsHouseOfFlavor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just found your channel your channel is so informative well ns is one of my province in Canada. Thanks for the insigth much to think about.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! 🌹

  • @redrocksoul
    @redrocksoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would like to add that most of Ontario, especially north - has very friendly people too. Toronto is just a small section of Ontario.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're right, my first experience in Ontario was in Brampton and then the rest of the GTA

    • @ronsachetti2084
      @ronsachetti2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Northern Ontario are very nice people. Places like Sault Ste Marie they are very friendly and on the border of the US.

    • @nozecone
      @nozecone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah - when people say 'Ontario', they usually mean the GTA and/or Ottawa. Ontario is a freakin' enormous province with all kinds of different types of communities and people.

  • @thescribe7645
    @thescribe7645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    your videos are so wholesome. I love them. your 5 reasons are so legit and relatable, are you me?

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣
      Thank you

  • @CorneliaOgulewe-jm7vv
    @CorneliaOgulewe-jm7vv 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the info , am so excited. I wish to relocate to Nova Scotia.

  • @janine_alecia
    @janine_alecia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    📍 Mississauga, ON here! I want to relocate to Nova Scotia though

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real?? Nice!

    • @frar.841
      @frar.841 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too, but thanks to the Plandemic I’m still waiting for when I can go there looking for a house without quarantine wasting 2weeks

    • @Bunny-yn2sf
      @Bunny-yn2sf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Waiting as well move NS, from Owen Sound ON
      Hoping by Sept

  • @tracymorrison1584
    @tracymorrison1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    from northern Ontario and moving to Nova Scotia in very near future; looking forward to it...

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a great place to live! Wishing you all the best there!

  • @deannasparks5064
    @deannasparks5064 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi! I'm from Preston Township. First Black community in Nova Scotia.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! I've actually been there actually, such deep black history. Thanks for watching 💞

  • @ataimebenson
    @ataimebenson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I plan on moving to Nova Scotia through the AIPP. I hope to get a job offer there, so I can move.

  • @denisepearson9586
    @denisepearson9586 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your input. Great help

  • @grasshopper9273
    @grasshopper9273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh I love Canada !heaven not earth!i love the lovely Canadian smile!When I'm overwhelmed with noise,crowds,poverty,constant banging,screaming,loud Bollywood songs on mikes and loud speakers,I loose myself in Truro.So bad in Kolkata Buhuhu(I'm crying flat above me changing tiles ,constant banging from 10 to 6pm)! I'm Indian hve to be happy and blossom where I'm planted.

  • @judybarnes2197
    @judybarnes2197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello Feyi Mac..good evening you have answered all my questions about Halifax because we are moving there next year thank you.. Keep well, hope you find your star in Ontario take care.. judy.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Wishing you all the best!

  • @Oluwashinaayo
    @Oluwashinaayo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you again Feyi. I celebrate you.

  • @jaymc1244
    @jaymc1244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I grew up in Nova Scotia left because of little opportunity. Living in Vancouver for the last 6 years. Lived in Ottawa for 6 years as well. Love BC but can’t buy a house. Maybe moving back home to Halifax.

  • @kokilaperera7213
    @kokilaperera7213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone here moving to Nova Scotia this year?

  • @okunadeadebola298
    @okunadeadebola298 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will be in New Brunswick by December hopefully.... You doing a good job feyi.

  • @OnyekaAsamaka
    @OnyekaAsamaka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    NS seems like a beautiful place to live. Surprisingly, the people in Ontario are a lot nicer than British Columbians😩

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For real?? Wow, that's really interesting

    • @alinewandji8017
      @alinewandji8017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FeyiMac BC chinese majority population and high level of racism.immigrants are more racist than natif my very bad experience in BC even at workplace..

  • @mazaltov-indonesia
    @mazaltov-indonesia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am waiting. I am targetting to move to NS

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👌👌

  • @shirlenewangui5057
    @shirlenewangui5057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'll be coming to St Mary's university at No a scotia....cant wait💃

    • @staryeyedify
      @staryeyedify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. Jan intake?

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!!! There's a good number of Nigerian students in SMU and Dal.

    • @kateaa
      @kateaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats! We can’t wait to have you 🥰

    • @toluu.
      @toluu. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeyiMac hi feyi ,what about cape Breton university as there nigerian students?

  • @preshy9002
    @preshy9002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yup she is correct, I am married to a cape breton islander lol, it’s so beautiful in cape breton, very nice people and always that smile and so much greetings. I work in Alberta and boom that’s the difference, i smile at people and some people think I am flirting lol joking. And when you eat in the restaurants in NS, they keep coming to ask if you are ok. I was expecting the same in Alberta but I never get that. I love Halifax. I will die here 😂

  • @patriciahopey1384
    @patriciahopey1384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've have lived in N.S for 55 years . 20 years of marriage are over.It is my home..im leaving to find work and a place to live in the city of Moncton N.B, where I was born and raised 63 years ago. Hope in 2021 . Thanks for your kind words .

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, 55 years!
      I'm so sorry about your marriage. I wish you all the best in Moncton 🌹

  • @sirdeeq_wada
    @sirdeeq_wada 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pls do a video comparing cost of living between nova Scotia and Toronto

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure, I'll do that! 🌹

  • @vicckyalfa
    @vicckyalfa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Still trying to decide between NS and Manitoba but this was very educative 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @ache783
      @ache783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same situation as you.

    • @ronsachetti2084
      @ronsachetti2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NS all the way. The life here is much better! The weather is way better than Manitoba. It can get very cold and a lot of snow. We seldom get that here anymore in NS.

    • @ache783
      @ache783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ronsachetti2084 But is that hard to find a job in Nova Scotia?

    • @sheteg1
      @sheteg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m Canadian. Go to NS

  • @icyfirefists
    @icyfirefists 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Feyi.
    Im in Montreal, Quebec. (Moved to CA in Feb 2020 starting Toronto)

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ah nice! How's Montreal compared to Toronto?

    • @icyfirefists
      @icyfirefists 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FeyiMac I much prefer it. It feels like a city that I can live in no shaking. Alot of the buildings are not super skyscrapers so you see alot of the sky and the areas around you. It is filled with multiple parks large and small and boasts alot of gorgeous vistas.
      The people are nice enough too. The Metro system also covers a decent portion of the island, thoguh they are working to cover more. Getting from one end to the other is much easier than Toronto in my opinion.
      As well, the French factor makes it so that everyday is a learning experience and so that the immigrants that typically come here are from a section of the world I dont typically meet people from. Senegal, Togo, Algeria, Congo, Morocco, Tunisia, and more. I get to learn about even more cultures which are actually closer to my home.
      Also as a black person i feel fine here. Maybe its cuz we have alot of black people here. maybe

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice!! Are you bilingual? How's the job market?

    • @icyfirefists
      @icyfirefists 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FeyiMac Yes I am Bilingual. Most of it is school training at a high level but it is improving and i find it getting closer to being natural to hold a conversation in French.
      The job market is interesting. I work in tech(web developer). I would say it is healthy. I kept meticulous track of the jobs i applied to throughout Canada since January in an excel sheet. In general I had more engagement and interviews from Montreal companies than Toronto, even if the engagement was negative i still would get responses and now I have a job.
      Some companies don't need you to speak French at all, even if many people speak it there. Others require it hardcore and others are in the middle. They also look kindly on someone who is clearly making the effort to integrate into the language and pronunciation styles.
      It is a city well worth the time to visit if it ever crosses your mind. Obvi 2020 stay playing on us so travelling is a fleeting fancy.
      TLDR. Its a great tech hub and has been for many years. Dont let the French fool you, tech programming languages are ultimately written in English so you need to be able to understand to some degree. So English is in a way required.
      EDIT: I have been in Montreal for about 8 Months now so I have spent alot of that time fine tuning my French.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, really enjoying learning about your experience. A visit is definitely in the works, soon enough!

  • @mercyjohn5281
    @mercyjohn5281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Then I should focus on Nova Scotia.
    I also hear it's great for accountants. I need the peace and quiet biko and that green environment.
    To be frank eh Feyi, I am not even sure which province I want to come to, I just don't want any place like Lagos sha

  • @savannahcatgiannis
    @savannahcatgiannis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nova Scotian in Namibia, Africa here... the things you like about NS are exactly the same things I like about Namibia (air quality, peace and quiet, very friendly people, etc).
    Going back to NS and am trying to find a place to live but I am having trouble finding a 1 bedroom for under $1200

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Namibia sure is beautiful!
      Wow, there are a few around Bedford Highway and Clayton Park within your budget

    • @savannahcatgiannis
      @savannahcatgiannis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeyiMac oh yeah Namibia is gorgeous. Love the climate too... not looking forward to the shoulder pain I will have in the damp cold Nova Scotian weather, but I have to be with my family.
      I'll never complain about Canadian mobile data prices though, because it's not cheap in Namibia. However, if you buy a data plan, you only pay for what you actually use, while in Canada you have to buy a huge data plan and most people only use a quarter of it, so there's that.

    • @ronsachetti2084
      @ronsachetti2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The prices have certainly gone up in rent here but Clayton Park is probably the most affordable right now. You should be in the 1000 - 1200 range no problem.

    • @ronsachetti2084
      @ronsachetti2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      example - www.kijiji.ca/b-apartments-condos/halifax/clayton-park/k0c37l80010

  • @millennialimmigrant2749
    @millennialimmigrant2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love Atlantic Canada! The people are so nice and it was a good place to get your Nigerian Nursing licence converted compared to Ontario, where there is a lot of competition. I personally think Atlantic Canada is a good place to start life in Canada before branching out to other expensive provinces

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree!!
      Are you a Nurse?

    • @millennialimmigrant2749
      @millennialimmigrant2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FeyiMac yes I and my husband are 🙂

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's fantastic! I've been looking for people who have gone through the Nursing licensing journey here to share their experiences on my channel. Do you mind? Please DM me @Feyi.Mac on IG

    • @millennialimmigrant2749
      @millennialimmigrant2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeyiMac oh wow! I will

    • @oluchililian7849
      @oluchililian7849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dear, can you share your experience of converting Nigeria nursing license to Canadian nursing license ??

  • @mschiomaspeaks
    @mschiomaspeaks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I should probably plan a self-care trip to Halifax one day

  • @xulupopo9288
    @xulupopo9288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $800 for a 1 bedroom apartment in a dump like Nova Scotia is NOT cheap! Basement apartments in Ontario (GTA) with hydro and water included cost about the same.

  • @Soulharvestersmin
    @Soulharvestersmin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m in Edmonton Alberta been in Canada 🇨🇦 for 11 years now Namibian

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      11 years, wow! How do you like Edmonton?

    • @Soulharvestersmin
      @Soulharvestersmin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FeyiMac hello dear Edmondon is good if you’re ready for family eg: buying a house and kids in school but if you’re not yet ready to settled and you need money Fortmacmurry would be the ideal place to make money in the oil industry’but to be able to save up you need to have shared accommodations cause rent is extremely expensive as compared to Calgary and Edmonton.. I love your video so expressive and motivated me to start talking about ways on how to come to Canada in my other channel..#Sutuu’sworld. God bless you abundantly

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🌹🌹

  • @tuckett21
    @tuckett21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Folks are from Truro Nova Scotia! I live in The UK I miss Nova Scotia every time I have leave there.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice, I had coworkers who were from Truro. I didn't get a chance to visit

    • @ronsachetti2084
      @ronsachetti2084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nova Scotia proud. Maybe you will make it back here someday again! Take care!

    • @tuckett21
      @tuckett21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronsachetti2084 Hey I some hope to there soon miss my Folks in Nova Scotia!

  • @kevinfrederick378
    @kevinfrederick378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Atlantic Canada in general I feel is my kind of thing. Laid back life appeals a lot to me and I'm okay with it, it's who I am.
    But yes keeping practicality in view I can't afford it yet. Not unless I work to get there.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, same! I like the laid back, no pressure lifestyle. I never thought I would live in Toronto because of how fast it is here.

    • @kevinfrederick378
      @kevinfrederick378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeyiMac ikr. Now my confirmation bias about "laid back, and in Canada" is reinforced, thanks to this video lol.
      And I get you about being from Lagos since I'm from the Capital too. I'm from Delhi, let's say I'll just keep it till here for now.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣

  • @MrBamshy
    @MrBamshy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    7:29 is true as well. I did a road trip to Nova Scotia and I suddenly felt rude because people were greeting me on the street, something we ALMOST NEVER DO in the GTA, Ontario. Even eye contact sef, we dey dodge am!

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right? My first time in Ontario took some adjustment. Nova Scotians were so nice that I started feeling that people in Ontario weren't nice 🤣

    • @MrBamshy
      @MrBamshy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeyiMac You need to hear my story lol

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣 now I'm curious to

    • @MrBamshy
      @MrBamshy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeyiMac We fit link up lol

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrBamshy DM me on IG, I can feature you and your interesting stories. I'm sure folks can learn a lot from you @feyi.mac

  • @pm8715
    @pm8715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your video came up on my feed today for the first time and miss I found you to be absolutely delightful. I am from Cape Breton but have lived in Dartmouth for the last 40 yrs. I very much enjoyed the video and will follow you. I`m disappointed you experienced any racism here. I guess there are idiots everywhere. Well Nova Scotia`s loss that`s for sure All the best to you and your family

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There sure are idiots everywhere.
      Thanks for your lovely comment 🌹

  • @johnanthonio8766
    @johnanthonio8766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing Feyi

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! 🌹

  • @milagrospasion6948
    @milagrospasion6948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Torn between Nova scotia, Manitoba and Ontario

  • @redrocksoul
    @redrocksoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm from PEI but moved to Halifax for work. For me the comparison to PEI was intense. It is like moving to another country compared to sizes of European countries. My experience was the opposite - coming from a smaller city and island and cleaner air, soft red soil, and warmer and cleaner water. Thank you for sharing your experience! It gives me a much more positive outlook of where I live.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally hear you. I had classmates who had come from PEI and they had the same experience as you. So interesting to see the contrasting experiences 🌹

    • @redrocksoul
      @redrocksoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FeyiMac Yes, exactly! It's all relative. That's why I love hearing other people's experiences. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @abbeykemiadewale4651
    @abbeykemiadewale4651 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice story telling, lovely voice, relatable alltogether, thank you

  • @benedictaogbechie
    @benedictaogbechie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i am still deciding between Alberta and Saskatchewan

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! Let me know what you decide

  • @carollealinde583
    @carollealinde583 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    morning feyi i am carolle from benin and i just join your team. hope i may learn a lot from your experience

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy! Welcome! 🌹

  • @chinyereenyinnaya2114
    @chinyereenyinnaya2114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting I love your programme educative and exposure

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙂

  • @roxrocks7023
    @roxrocks7023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    From London Ontario. Living in Lower South River ( Antigonish ) Nova Scotia

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, nice! I've been to Antigonish and London. Welcome to my channel! 🌹

  • @estherkonugodlice4577
    @estherkonugodlice4577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m from Ghana and will love to move to Canada

  • @dorislepsen9713
    @dorislepsen9713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work Feyi.... Would have loved to be in NS through the AIPP route however, the job search outside of Canada is stressful hence I would be looking at Alberta through the HSW route.

  • @DailyDDD
    @DailyDDD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You had great reasons to move. you are a typical niaja girl. love you.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know this! 👌

  • @leilaley3407
    @leilaley3407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soon am gonna be in Canada 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks for your videos . I think am gonna choose Albert because alot of My Kenyan people live there ..it will be much better God willing

  • @topeofgodumoh1596
    @topeofgodumoh1596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seyi, thanks a lot for your videos. Please what do you know about wolfville? Acadia University Halifax precisely

  • @rukkydoreen8970
    @rukkydoreen8970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U have a slight resemblance with temi otedola.. 😘 nice work keep it up.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahh!! I do? Lol
      Thanks for watching🌹

  • @sasansinayi3591
    @sasansinayi3591 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello
    Thank you for your useful video.
    I plan to come to Halifax on a student visa and my wife on a work permit visa, but we saw in the movies that the income there is low and the cost of living is high! Please tell us the truth of this issue with your experience of living there? And whether it is easy or difficult to get part-time work for me and permanent work (general or specialized work) for my wife?

  • @omowunmiojelade1873
    @omowunmiojelade1873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow I finally drop my pen on IELTS. Buh more wow to the way Feyi is explaining this Nova Scotia. Me I like my peace oo I really do gan!! Nova is for me buh PNP won't let me 🙄

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ayy!! How was it???

    • @omowunmiojelade1873
      @omowunmiojelade1873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FeyiMac it was awesome!! The listening was just sweet and the speaking was yesterday Sunday.... Yh Sunday 🤣 I spoke all the connectings I learnt buh above all, God made it easy. Topics I could speak on. 👌

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome!! Super happy to read that it went well 💃

  • @cynthiaeke74
    @cynthiaeke74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    NS sounds like my kind of place, somewhat like Aberdeen, Scotland.. I'm counting on your narrative.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👌👌

  • @inspirewisdom
    @inspirewisdom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have heard about Nova Scotia aka New Scotland!. I heard the water is so clean, you can see the bottom of the river. So you have your "aburos" in Ontario. As an "egbon" you've been ordered, "oya!" move , " toju aburo e" 😂.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😆😆

    • @inspirewisdom
      @inspirewisdom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeyiMac Feyi ah! ah!! O to ojor three! Kilode,hope its not the "otutu" of Canada that is not making us see your cherubic and smiling face from Canada. Or maybe you are "fai-ing" all the gburu you can get to buy Christmas presents for all the ara ile in NaijaLand 😆. I miss your presentations, even though I don't plan to come to Canada. The only thing I would like to buy in Canada is land why? it must be very cheap, being that Canada is the 3rd Largest nation on Earth. Even if you don't talk about immigration in Canada. Lets have some banter about your life in Canada.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@inspirewisdom 🤣🤣🤣🤣
      Your comments are always hilarious. I've just been very busy ni.
      Land in small towns and remote areas are cheaper but if you see some prices, you go fear fear 🤣🤣

  • @WendyNwajiufor
    @WendyNwajiufor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have heard a lot about Nova Scotia and how beautiful the environment is.... but I don’t think it can be compared with Ontario😃😃😃 I see it as more of student oriented kinda place but in all, it’s a nice place for one to visit. Thanks Feyi for sharing.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, mostly retirees, students and families who are looking for peace, serenity and quietness 😁
      For young professionals like me who are hunting for opportunities, Ontario is definitely a better option.
      Thanks for watching 🌹

  • @AlaiaJ
    @AlaiaJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are gorgeous!! Welcome to Ontario, Canada ☺️

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww, thank you 🌹

  • @Beiingserena
    @Beiingserena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re so beautiful and so fluent too ❤️

  • @nataciaarmstrong7311
    @nataciaarmstrong7311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the vibe. Your so beautiful.

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🌹🌹

  • @bebski9308
    @bebski9308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi 👋 love to watch your videos
    Greetings from Singapore 😊

  • @mazvitaaa
    @mazvitaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are such a smart young lady Feyi! Much respek to you! Hoping to move to CN in the next 18 to 24 months max from Japan. Here we just fundraising for that expensive express entry ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! And I wish you all the best! 🌹🌹

  • @laurettaabiola5000
    @laurettaabiola5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this info, thumbs up

  • @confiscorner5555
    @confiscorner5555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for this video! Planning to move to NS and I’ve been watching a lot of videos. Hearing people say that houses are pretty expensive in Halifax with a lot of high taxes on things has been a bit discouraging to me tho. Also, is it possible to live in Dartmouth and work in Halifax if you don’t have a car yet? What’s the commute and transport system like?

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sales tax is high. Houses are still much more affordable there than in some other big cities.
      It might take you an hour and half to two hours per trip depending on the specific location. Use Google Maps to see the distance with buses. No trains so it's a bit tough.

  • @SommyCharles
    @SommyCharles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Feyi. Is it compulsory to get a return ticket if I’m traveling as a student into Canada?

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, it's not compulsory but in my opinion, it's advisable to have one to avoid raising red flags at the POE and experiencing unnecessary delays. Some officers won't care to question this but some may want an explanation.

    • @SommyCharles
      @SommyCharles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FeyiMac thanks so much, ever met anyone who’s had some bad experiences in regards to this?

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, I haven't but better safe than sorry. You might want to ask on a forum to find people who have done it, I haven't.

  • @rifalwuchun4603
    @rifalwuchun4603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im gonna be setting foot in amherst nova scotia in 2022 and it's 2 hours drive from Halifax i've been looking forward to fetching up. Amherst is merely a small town and about 15 minutes drive we will be able to get in new brunswick. Btw i'm from the 4th world's largest country which is Indonesia 🇮🇩... you remind me of Queen Latifah when she was younger anyways 😉

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right, Amherst is quite a small town. Wishing you all the best there! Queen Latifah? Haha, that's a first. Thanks!

  • @shany_Ten
    @shany_Ten 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Feyi i just came across your video. Great video, are there a of job opportunities in Halifax?

  • @princeadesholaryusuf2138
    @princeadesholaryusuf2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Feyi,
    How are you doing?
    Please tell me more about Saskatchewan

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please watch my live session with Marina Esiri and also subscribe to her channel to learn more about Sask.

  • @canadaehxplained77
    @canadaehxplained77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saying hey from Thunder Bay! Still Ontario, but it feels a world away from Toronto..

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayy! Thunder Bay! Nice!

  • @GreatDynasty
    @GreatDynasty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Feyi Mac! Please which institution did you Study in Nova Scotia province? How is Studying in Cape Breton University? Which are the best paying jobs in Nova Scotia province during studying and after graduation? Waiting to hear from you. Thanks for the video.

    • @dorisbetts3012
      @dorisbetts3012 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She studied PR at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. The College of Cape Breton ( now called the University of Cape Breton) has its campus in Sydney, the second largest city in Nova Scotia but it is a small city on the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Breton Island is beautiful! There are many international students studying at there. Here is some info. "Cape Breton University Ranking is 65 in Canada and 2578 in the world and declared by the EduRank 2022. CBU is one of the best universities in Canada for foreign students to study abroad. The Cape Breton University Campus is the home of over 1,000 international students.Nov 22, 2022"

    • @dorisbetts3012
      @dorisbetts3012 ปีที่แล้ว

      The salary one makes depends on the field one goes into. The professions such as sciences, healthcare, and IT all pay well as does teaching, business, law etc and even the trades get paid well. They would include certified skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, millwrights, etc. These people are really in demand here.

  • @user-vz3km6gv6p
    @user-vz3km6gv6p 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sit down videos are nice but can u do some vlogs please...we want to see those great places you talk about

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ontario has been on lockdown for over a year now. We just opened up a little bit so I have something coming soon

  • @toddthedrysocket
    @toddthedrysocket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i enjoyed this video - i am now living in the u.s. - the washington dc area - i have retired and my wife is nearing retirement - i am applying for canadian citizenship by descent as my father was born and raised in nova scotia - i hope to receive my citizenship and apply for permanent residency for my wife - a naturalized u.s. citizen originally from peru and of mixed indigenous/european/african/chinese descent - and the two of us will move there when we retire - maybe wolfville, maybe halifax

  • @frar.841
    @frar.841 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Feyi
    How you compare the winter from NS. to ON. Or the weather in general?
    Thank you

  • @KiyBlossom
    @KiyBlossom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to Nova Scotia Queen 👑
    Xo.

  • @grasshopper9273
    @grasshopper9273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My daughter lives in Waterloo,doesn't drive,needs public transport,no bus service.

  • @chantalmyerpierre3552
    @chantalmyerpierre3552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hi again lovr what career did you switch you after you finished school and what did you study? Is it a field of work you already had in nigeria?

    • @FeyiMac
      @FeyiMac  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I studied Communications and Public Relations, switched to the Financial Services industry. Went back to school again after. It's a long story, I'll share more on my channel with time 🤣🤣