Halifax Peninsula
South End
- The area closest to Dalhousie’s Studley and Carleton campuses
- Popular for students; quick walking distance from campus
- The South End is almost surrounded by water, has several parks, a large public library, a Farmers’ Market, the Halifax waterfront and boardwalk, and downtown Halifax
- Rent prices tend to be on the higher end of the scale
North End
- Slightly further from campus, but still walkable in many areas
- Quickly developing neighbourhood
- Trendy, artistic community with cafes and restaurants
- Accessible public transit routes
- Moderate price range, depending on the location
- Quieter area
West End
- Mainly residential with fewer restaurants and activities
- Halifax Shopping Centre located here
- Quinpool Road has unique shops and restaurants
- Tent tends to be lower
- Great if you prefer to live in a quiet area
- Established neighbourhoods
Downtown Halifax
- The centre of activity in Halifax
- Walking distance to restaurants, shops, the waterfront, and Citadel Hill
- Rental costs are very high and go quickly as it’s a desirable neighbourhood
- Close to Sexton Campus
- Includes Halifax Waterfront, Barrington Street area, and Spring Garden Road
Mainland Halifax
Armdale
- Larger residential area
- Near Northwest Arm
- Several walking trails, lakes, and parks
- Cowie Hill area popular with students
- Moderate rent prices
- Commute is approximately 35 min by bus, 25 min by bike
Clayton Park
- Small, suburban residential area
- Many restaurants and stores
- Distance from downtown Halifax and Dalhousie: 15 min by car, 30 min by bike, 50 min by bus
- Walking distance from Bayer’s Lake shopping park
Rockingham
- Larger suburban residential area
- Includes Hemlock Ravines Parkand Bedford Basin waterfront
- Easy access to downtown
- Moderate to high rent prices, depending on proximity to waterfront and age of building
- Adjacent to Clayton Park
Fairview
- Residential neighbourhood
- Moderately prices rental options
- Undergoing development
- Great quiet area if you don’t mind commuting
Spryfield
- A little further out but a popular choice for students
- Lower rental prices
- Quiet suburban atmosphere
- A mix of rental options, as well as parks, stores, restaurants, and a Farmers’ Market
- Heavy rush hour traffic
- Older neighbourhood undergoing transition
Bedford/Sackville
Bedford
- Large area around the tip of the Bedford Basin
- Several rental options
- Rental prices increasing with new construction and renovation
- One of the most expensive, upscale communities to live in
- Longer commute to campus, but plenty of public transit
- Many amenities, including lakes, beaches, parks, trails, restaurants, and malls
Hammonds Plains
- Very residential area with few businesses that is quite sprawled out
- Former rural area
- Commute by bus or bike is at least an hour, so a having a car is usually preferred
- Not many apartment options, mostly single-family dwellings that may have rental units
- Accessing grocery stores or recreation is slightly difficult without transportation
Sackville
- Divided into three areas: Upper, Middle, and Lower Sackville
- Far away from downtown core
- Rental prices are low and there are several types of accommodations
- Plenty of amenities, including parks, lakes, restaurants, stores, movie theatre, and public library
- Bus routes with express service to Downtown Halifax, making the commute just under an hour by bus
- Area includes a bus terminal
Dartmouth
Woodlawn
- Mainly residential area with some businesses along the main streets
- Quite far into Dartmouth making it more inaccessible than other options without a vehicle
- Bus routes make commute to campus approximately an hour
- Amenities include several lakes and natural areas, as well as a public library
- Apartment rentals more difficult to find
Woodside
- Situated along the waterfront
- Includes a ferry to Downtown Halifax
- Many rental options due to proximity to Nova Scotia Community College campus
- Apartments go quickly due to demand
- Rental prices low to moderate, mostly because they are not as updated as those in Halifax or Bedford
- Several local families share their homes for a low rent as an additional option
Downtown Dartmouth
- Many restaurants and cafes, a lake, and several parks within walking distance
- Has undergone significant improvement in recent years
- Ferry service to Downtown Halifax as well as bus routes
- Includes a large public library and Farmers’ Market in the same building as the ferry terminal
- Frequent venue for events and concerts, particularly in the summer
- Beautiful waterfront walk
