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HALIFAX
The gateway to Atlantic Canada…..
Snap Shot of Halifax
“There is so much culture
here…it is never hard to find
something to do in Downtown
Halifax.”
Magnet for tourism
Strong heritage features
Provincial capital of Nova Scotia and
Gateway to Atlantic Canada
One of the largest natural ports in the
world
Main commercial centre of the
Maritimes
Downtown contains major institutions
such as Dalhousie University and
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Halifax is the gateway to Atlantic Canada, a large port city, the capital of
Nova Scotia and an extensive urban region. Downtown Halifax is a vibrant,
historic and energetic place at the heart of this region, and the core is
strengthened by the presence of large institutions (post-secondary
campuses, and a Canadian Forces base) and tourism. Yet for many years,
the growth of downtown Halifax was challenged by complex, divisive and an
inconsistent regulatory environment that resulted in significant
decentralization. To address this issue, the City led the ‘HRMbyDesign’
process that successfully renewed interest in the downtown, rebuilt trust
and introduced many regulatory reforms. This Plan is continuing to build
momentum; in the two years since its adoption downtown Halifax has seen
more development activity than it has seen in the last 30 years. Downtown
Halifax is looking forward to the future and seems to be on the brink of a
major resurgence.
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