I second or was it third the vote for Nova Scotia. We have a little bit of everything. Space, nature, beaches, cities, and still have heaps of growth potential. Our people are great, loads of univeristies job potential is not too bad, living expenses are not out of control, heaps of nature but nothing that is likely to kill you if you bump into it. Winters are not too severe, and we have the best beer. You can get just about anything you want or need. I can go to town and not have to lock my door, I love that!