Top Retirement Towns in Nova Scotia — Chris Belanger, REALTOR©

2025’s Top Retirement Towns in Nova Scotia

Your definitive, up-to-date 2025 list of the best retirement towns and affordable homes that Nova Scotia has to offer!

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Character Homes in Truro, Nova Scotia

TRURO — Where highways, hiking trails, and history converge, Truro’s central charm makes it the perfect launch point for your Nova Scotia life.

Character Homes in Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Highland Flings

ANTIGONISH – With bagpipes in its blood and a festival around every corner, Antigonish dances to a proudly Scottish—and delightfully local—beat.

Character Homes in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Old Town Tradition

LUNENBURG — Colourful facades and centuries-old charm make Lunenburg a living postcard of maritime tradition and timeless craftsmanship.

Character Homes in Kentville, Nova Scotia

KENTVILLE — Tucked in the heart of apple country, Kentville offers laid-back living with a side of stunning orchard views and small-town soul.

Character Homes in Wolfville, Nova Scotia

University Undertones

WOLFVILLE — Equal parts brainy and bucolic, Wolfville blends Acadia’s academic pulse with vineyard views and creative energy.

Character Homes in Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Harbourfront Haven

SHELBURNE — Quiet, coastal, and steeped in Loyalist lore, Shelburne offers a harbourfront lifestyle that’s as peaceful as it is picturesque.

Character Homes in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Riverfront Rhythms

BRIDGEWATER – Life flows easy in Bridgewater, where the LaHave River sets the tempo for relaxed routines and riverside discovery.

Character Homes in Pictou, Nova Scotia

Scottish Shores

PICTOU — History whispers through the salt air in Pictou, where proud heritage and seaside serenity live side by side.

Character Homes in Liverpool, Nova Scotia

Privateer's Port

LIVERPOOL — Once a haven for privateers, Liverpool now invites modern-day adventurers to drop anchor in its spirited seaside community.

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