Middle River, Nova Scotia, Canada: Our home is located in a rural setting on 9 acres of land. There are flower and vegetable gardens, a local swimming area at the river, and safe roadways for biking. The area is a 30 minute drive from the ocean and numerous sandy beaches. with warm water suitable for swimming. There is a village 20 minutes away with supplies and activities such as sailing and golfing. Our home has a large deck and two small outbuildings equipped for private reading or work. The house is a 150 year old farmhouse.

Moser River (Halifax, Nova Scotia), Canada: If you love country life and quiet scenic surroundings, this is the place to learn English by the sea in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We live in a restored century home overlooking a river estuary that empties into the Atlantic Ocean. We currently have a work horse, several goats and chickens (so fresh eggs for breakfast!) A convenience store and post office are in the village, with a larger town about 15 minutes away. There are wonderful beaches nearby with lots of forest trails to explore.