Q: What about power, phone, cable TV and internet services?
A: There is power and phone services from West Liscomb Point Rd (which skirts the properties). The power company pays for one power pole into your property, additional poles are installed at a cost to the land owner. Cable TV is available via Satellite as is High Speed Internet. However high speed internet will soon be available in the area from EastLink (which does not require a Satellite and is competitively priced)

Q: How would water and septic service work in this area?
A: Water would come from a well on your land and your will need to install a septic system.

Q: Do Americans have to pay extra taxes or penalties to buy land in Canada?
A: No. The taxes and fees are the same for foreigners to buy land in Canada as they are for Canadians. In Nova Scotia the HST is 13% of the sale price and can change from year to year.

Q: How long can Americans spend in Canada without having to pay income tax or acquire a visa?
Foreigners can spend up to six months of the year in Canada without having to get a visa or pay any taxes.

Q: When is it low tide in Liscomb Harbour?
A: This year (2009) low tide in Liscomb Harbour during late summer was 3pm and 3am. Tides shift throughout the year with the lunar cycle.

Q: How do I attain clear title of the property?
A: To obtain clear title you need to purchase the property.

Q: Where is the nearest place with services like banks, supermarkets, restaurants etc?
A: The nearest town to buy groceries is Sherbrooke about 29 minutes drive. Sherbrooke also has banking services, a drug store, a well stocked liquor store, hardware and building building supplies and a few restaurants. You may also find these facilities in Antigonish and New Glasgow.

Please visit the Google Map for more details.