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Nearby Neighbourhoods

Looking for a place within walking distance of campus? See the streets around campus and get a sense of where Dal is in Halifax with a look at the ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ Campus Map.

Halifax Regional Municipality is made up of many diverse, vibrant communities. Community cultures, living costs, and transportation are important factors when looking for housing.

TIP: Remember the weather - we get all kinds! Check out the information on the Transit & Transportation page for ways to get to campus from your new home. If you are a full-time student, a UPass for transit is included in your student fees!

Halifax Peninsula

South End

  • 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

  • Quickly developing neighbourhood
  • Trendy, artistic community with cafes and restaurants
  • Accessible public transit routes
  • Moderate price range depending on location
  • Quieter area
     

West End

  • Mainly residential with fewer restaurants and activities
  • Halifax Shopping Centre located here
  • Quinpool Road has unique shops and restaurants
  • Rent tends to be lower
  • Great if you prefer to live in a quiet area

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

Mainland Halifax

Clayton Park

  • Small, suburban residential area
  • Many restaurants and stores
  • Distance from downtown Halifax and ¹úÃñ²ÊƱ: 15 min by car, 30 min by bike, 50 min by bus

Rockingham

  • Larger suburban residential area
  • Includes Hemlock Ravines Park, Farmers’ Market, and Bedford Basin waterfront
  • Easy access to downtown
  • Moderate to high rent prices, depending on proximity to waterfront and age of building

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 with flat terrain

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

Bedford / Sackville

Bedford

  • Large area around the tip of the Bedford Basin
  • Several rental options
  • Rental prices increas