Coastal living appeals to the senses. The soothing sounds of waves and sea birds, the smell of fresh air, the picturesque scenery, and of course, the fresh seafood. It’s not surprising to learn that more than 3.2 million Canadians reside within 10 kilometres of the Pacific Coast and more than 2.2 million reside within the same distance of the Atlantic Coast, according to Statistics Canada.
Unfortunately, nearly a half a million of these Canadians live within five metres of the current sea level in communities that are at risk from extreme weather events. Read more here.