Due to the increasing demand for ethically sourced minerals and for less environmentally damaging mining operations, engagement with small-scale mining can mean a high-impact future-oriented investment for anyone interested in resource exploration. With a long history of mining and a supportive regulatory environment, the province is now seeing renewed interest in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), particularly for gold, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.

Now may be a strategic time to secure land in one of the country’s most underutilized regions. Because of how little investment is generally required, it is a great opportunity for exploration and finding out what is possible. Both undeveloped parcels of land and ready-to-build sites with some infrastructure already in place continue to be a desirable commodity and may present opportunities for mineral exploration and small-scale mining.

Farms and vacant land offer opportunities for investors seeking tangible, appreciating assets. With a growing interest in local food systems, regenerative agriculture and art- and eco-tourism, farmland investments are becoming increasingly attractive. For anyone interested in leasing land to local farmers, creating health resorts or holiday camps, or simply holding property for long-term appreciation, Nova Scotia’s farms present excellent potential with relatively low entry costs compared to other provinces.