Peninsula of Halifax

The Halifax Regional Municipality is an amalgamation of the City of Halifax, The City of Dartmouth, The Town of Bedford, and the surrounding County of Halifax.

Most of the City of Halifax is located on a peninsula almost entirely surrounded by water. There are only 6 major routes that access the Peninsula creating some traffic congestion during the morning and evening rush hours. However, compared to many large urban centers, Halifax has a fairly smooth traffic flow.

Halifax is the cultural and entertainment hub of the Halifax Regional Municipality, although most other areas have extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities as well. Halifax is also the education capital of Atlantic Canada with 5 Universities and many colleges and technical schools.

If you are considering buying on the peninsula, please access any of the following buttons that may be of interest:

Shopping
Housing Types
Housing Prices
Commuting Time/Distance

Shopping

There are two major shopping areas on the peninsula of Halifax:

Downtown Core/Spring Garden Road
There are several malls downtown, Scotia Square, Park Lane, and Spring Garden Place. However, most retail outlets are found in specialty boutiques.

The Halifax Shopping Center
The second largest shopping centre in metro, along with its annex across the street, will satisfy most of your shopping needs.

Housing Types

Housing is very congested on the peninsula and all housing types can be found. Everything from traditional two stories, bungalows,  town homes, high rise Apartment Condominiums, 175 year old Victorian and Georgian Homes, and new contemporary homes.

North End: small 2 stories and bungalows dominate. A large explosion during World War 1 destroyed much of the north end and killed 2000 people and injured 9000 others. As a result, most of the homes are under 80 years old and there are many post WW2 Prefabricated bungalows.

West End: Mature neighborhoods with larger homes most under 80 years old. Well maintained properties, many fenced yards.

South End: Some of the oldest homes in metro, most of which have been renovated on many occasions. These houses can be very elegant and often have extensive grounds. As a result of the subdivision of many of the large estates that existed in this part of town, it is very possible to find newer homes as well.

Housing Prices:

Housing prices vary drastically depending upon which part of the peninsula you are looking for.

Commuting Distances/Times:

All areas of the peninsula are within a few minutes of downtown. Access from all areas by metro transit is possible.