Top ten reasons to


buy in Canada

With Canada growing in popularity as a tourist destination creating more Fly to Let opportunities, Undiscovered Properties has come up with a Top 10 of reasons to
invest there.

1: The Four Seasons. Canada is the second largest country in the world and is the genuine four season destination with 'snow-sure' winters, blooming spring, balmy summer with temperatures reaching lazily above 30 degrees centigrade. Canada experiences a spectacular Autumn which is renowned across the world, Fall (Autumn) is many peoples favourite time of year, bringing its unique mix of colour and foliage, many people make the trip just to see this beautiful changing of the seasons.

2: Good Living. Canada is regularly listed by the United Nations (UN) as one of the 10 best places in the world to live. Rankings are compiled by using 42 factors covering political and economic stability, crime, pollution, health, environment, education, infrastructure and leisure facilities.

3: Colourful Canadians. Canada is one of the most culturally diverse nations on the planet.

4: Bilingual Canada and the Quebecois. Canada is officially a bilingual nation speaking French and English, though French is mainly spoken in Quebec but everybody speaks English. Settled in the 1600's Quebec is the centre of French culture in Canada, and its capital Quebec City retains an air of old Europe about it making it a unique cosmopolitan destination. Canada is justly proud of its French and English heritages and has developed into a world leader at teaching second languages, so it's never to late for you to improve your French tongue.

5: Cultural Festivals. Canadians know how to throw a great party including world famous festivals that attract visitors from around the globe. Some of Canada's most popular festivals include; The Calgary Stampede - a 10 day exhibition and the world’s richest rodeo event that has been running since 1912. Montreal is renowned for its cosmopolitan culture and is famed for hosting the Montreal annual Jazz Festival and also motor racings F1 circuit. Not forgetting, the Quebec Winter Carnival and the Celtic Colours Festival in Nova Scotia. All attract visitors to the country.

6: Natural Wonders. Canada boasts some spectacular natural wonders including Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains and a multitude of national parks. Canada currently boasts 42 national parks and national reserves located in every province and territory. There is also Aurora Borealis - The Aurora Oval, the area in which the Northern Lights occurs most often.

7: Outdoor Activities. Canada has many ski resorts including Mont Tremblant about 90 minutes north of Montréal. During the summer is has a swimming lake and seven golf courses. Besides skiing Canada also has some of the world's best fishing rivers, hiking trails and mountain biking routes. Canada's abundance of lakes also means that great kayaking, canoeing and sailing are never far away.

8: Animal Magic. As well as the better known grizzly bears, elk and moose, there are many other species of animal to be found from Polar Bears in Churchill Manitoba to Humpbacks Whales on the western coast.

9: City Chic: Canadian cities are being recognised as some the most attractive places to visit, due to low crime rates and cultural diversity. Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal have all been commended for their cleanliness, safety, diversity and their cultural and social activities.

10: Great Property to choose from. Canada is becoming an increasingly popular place to buy a Fly to Let holiday home. With an expanding tourist industry, foreign investors are also being encouraged to purchase properties for buy-to-lets in order to satisfy the increasing tourism demand.

Some examples of Fly2Let opportunities from Undiscovered Properties include the Eagles Ridge Golf and Country club, a luxury surrounded by woodland and with five freshwater lakes about 15 minutes drive from Mont Tremblant. There are 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedroom lodges starting from £280,000.

Also in the same area is La Grande Forêt, a selection of 3, 4 or 5 bedroom timber or log homes set within a gated community. All properties are set within approximately three acres of land and prices start at £437,000 for a log home and £345,000 for a timber home.