I grew 30-odd burley plants last season up here on the Gaspe, QC. If i can grow, you can grow too.
Burley types are a good choice for a first grow, since it air dries. No need to flue-cure.
Downside is, burley is too harsh to smoke alone and will need to be mixed with sweet, flue-cured Virginians at least 50/50 to be smokeable.
Moreover, Canadian tailor-mades never use burley --it's an American mix.
So, if you want canadian-style smokes, better think ahead to building a flue-curing chamber for the Virginia you'll grow.
You got room in your backyard for an old fridge or something that size?
Back to growing, need to start indoors with florescent light --I used the single-tube light over my kitchen counter.
Got to start early! Like germinate end of Feb. for a set by mid-March.
Thing is, wait too long, and plants won't flower til August. Set early, and plants could flower in July, much better.
Can get seeds from this Lady's garden centre in Ontario:
http://www.elenasgarden.ca/Tobacco-Seeds-Guides/Tobacco-Seeds
Good Luck!