Canada

Few countries in the world offer as many choices as Canada. Whether your passion is skiing, sailing, museum-combing or indulging in exceptional cuisine, Canada has it all. Western Canada is renowned for its stunningly beautiful countryside; Eastern Canada mixes the flavour and charm of Europe with the bustle of trendy New York; wildlife viewing is at its best in Northern Canada; and, everywhere, you will be surprised by how much more there is to this country than just maple syrup and Mounties.

Canada has long links with British and French traditions as well as with its American neighbours. This makes Canada's culture truly unique with some of the most approachable locals in the world. You will find Canada similar to the US in terms of standard of life and services available but you will find the pace of life a little more relaxed in Canada and the scenery in the rural parts is some of the most spectacular in the world.

The Canadian summers tend to be warm and sunny, making them perfect for a huge range of outdoor activities.

Canada can offer pretty much anything you want to do but some highlights include such wonders as a coach ride onto Glaciers in the Rockies. These glaciers are high enough to be ice even in the summer so you can go on this extraordinary experience any time.

Many travelers are drawn to Banff to its incredible natural hot springs which local rumor has it prolongs youth, others prefer to go in winter where resorts like Whistler give arguably some of the best snow sports in the world.

Outdoorsy adventurous types will find plenty to cater for their tastes such as white water rafting, husky rides and an amazing array of water sports at locations such as Lake Louise and Lake Ontario. And of course everyone should see the famed Niagara Falls at least once!

There is a wide range of investment options when it comes to Canadian real estate. This includes buy-to-let homes, ski resorts and villas, inner-city apartments and various commercial opportunities.

The booming economy of Alberta has attracted huge interest amongst investors looking to cash in on the capital growth and high demand for new housing & rental accommodation.

Canada is very popular with many wealthy expatriates who either seek to reside there or to be employed in various positions under the Canadian Immigration Department's skilled worker program. Many of these people require rental housing, and this constant inflow you people creates an ongoing demand making very good rental returns possible.

The Canadian market is seen as a very strong and resilient one, with a healthy long-term outlook both financially and economically. The purchase process is straight forward and the title of ownership system is secure.

Canada has an ever expanding tourism sector which allows investors to target second home buyers and tourist accommodation. These can generate excellent rental income and also provide the investor with a place to holiday if they wish.

During the latest positive market movements property investors have benefited from annual gains in excess of 20%, and in some areas the capital growth has exceeded 100%.

Alberta has the country's highest hourly earnings, the lowest unemployment rate of any province or U.S. state (2.9 per cent), and the strongest growth in consumer spending.

In summary, long term growth, short term gains and sustainable income can all be supported by Canada's property sector if an investor can time and target his investments correctly.