Sandy and Judy Hines
902-877-4668
902-489-4663
sandy@sandyhines.com
Bayer's Lake,
Halifax Regional Municipality
West end Halifax Nova Scotia. A real estate overview.
Sandy and Judy Hines
902-877-4668
902-489-4663
sandy@sandyhines.com
WEST END AREA,
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
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photos of subdivision - PHOTOS
Location: West end Halifax
is not really a subdivision but more of a geographical area of Halifax.
It is located on the peninsula of Halifax close to the universities, hospitals
and downtown Halifax. Quinpool Road divides South end and West end Halifax.
The area that is nouth of Quinpool is referred to as West End. It is one
of the most expensive (although considerably lower priced than the south
end) and sought after areas of Halifax because it is so close to everything
and such a beautiful area.
Age of houses: Almost all the houses in the south end are older houses
that range anywhere from 40 to 200 years old. There are some newer houses
throughout the area but very few. A typical home in this area would be
between 50 and 100 years old. Advantages: Walk or short drive to downtown Halifax, universities,
hospitals, shopping, parks and most other amenities. One of the most prestigious
and sought after areas in all of metro. Gorgeous treed lined streets.
Style of housing available: Older houses that are typically one
or two storey. Multiple unit houses that are used for rentals to students.
Apartment condominiums. Large executive to smaller homes. Victorian houses
and more. Wide variety in area. Some of the streets in the area: Too many to list but some Chebucto,
London, Yale, Vernon,Kline,Oak, Edward Arab, Allan,Yukon,George Dauphinee,Edinburg,Cork
and many more. Schools: School boundaries are constantly
changing and periodically schools are closed. For the most up to date
information for a specific address enter the street address of a property
you are considering at the following Halifax Regional School Board page
HOME
ADDRESS LOOKUP. For an overview of the schools in the Halifax area
go to Halifax Schools.
It is important to note that if your child is enrolled
in french immersion they may attend a different school than a child in
the same neighbourhood who is not enrolled in french immersion. Google
Map of the West End of Halifax
Other Subdivisions
Note: We do not sell lots in this subdivision or have any information
regarding lots in this subdivision. This page is for general information
only.
The Halifax & Dartmouth area has several shopping complexes, plus a few
"Plazas" at intersection of major traffic arteries.
Most stores are closed on Sunday.
Historic Properties:
This
3 city block area has a Heritage Canada designation and is the oldest surviving
group of waterfront warehouses in Canada. The Historic Properties are a cluster
of buildings that once housed the portside coopers, rope-makers and warehouses
that supplied the ships that began sailing into Halifax Harbour 250 years ago.
This has all been turned into a dynamic marketplace with boutiques, excellent
restaurants, pubs and night spots. Here you can stroll along the boardwalk and
absorb the atmosphere of the harbour and this great neighborhood.
Spring Garden Road:
The Spring Garden Road area is one of liveliest places you could find to shop
in the city. This area has about 6 small
top medium size shopping malls, including Park Lane, City Centre Atlantic and
Spring Garden Place as well as small boutigues spread out along the street.In
this area you will find higher end shops of various kinds.
Larger Shopping Malls:
There are several large shopping malls in HRM. The largest is Mic Mac Mall
which is located in Dartmouth. This mall has over 160 stores including Bay,
Disney Store, Eddie Bauer, Zellers,Toys R Us, Futureshop, Winners, Homeseense,
Old Navy, Gap and more. On the halifax side Halifax Shopping Center is probably
the largest. Across the street from Halifax Shopping Center is ther West End
Mall. Here you will tfind Winner's , Bay,Sears Clearance Center, Wal Mart, Moores.
The Village at Bayer's Road is only a few blocks away as well.
Barrington Place:
Fisherman's Cove:
Eastern Passage
(Dartmouth), off Rte. 322
This working fishing village offers not only quaint oceanside shopping, but
a boardwalk, tours to McNab's and Lawlor's islands, and deep-sea fishing. The
shops offer local marine crafts, aboriginal jewelry, gifts, clothing and photo
supplies. The Cove also has a seafood restaurant.
Bedford:
Bedford Place Mall and Sunnyside Mall...
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Downtown
The retail heart of the Downtown is Barrington Street, where independent retailers
offering Celtic crafts and Nova Scotian plaids.inhabit a stretch of heritage
properties not only unique to Downtown Halifax but North America. The Downtown
Halifax Business Commission works to preserve what we have and set the standard
for future improvements.
Brewery Market
Many of the buildings still house their original occupant, such as The Bank
of Nova Scotia on stately Hollis Street, and the Brewery Market. Built in 1820,
the brewery building is a fine example of the industrious spirit of Nova Scotia,
and today is home to Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery; along with a complex
of offices, restaurants and shops. On Saturdays it opens its doors to North
America's oldest Farmer's Market.
Granville Mall
The Granville Mall presents some of the finest Victorian-Italianate facades
in Canada and is one of the historically appealing retail areas of Downtown
Halifax. The buildings replaced those destroyed by an 1859 fire. Granville Mall
by day is filled with students from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design,
along with boutique shoppers enjoying the car-free streetscape. Granville Mall
by night attracts pub-goers and restaurant patrons enjoying a romantic night-time
stroll.
Spring Garden Road
Dartmouth
There are a number of interesting shopping areas across the water in Dartmouth.
Portland Street
This street, heading East from Dartmouth's downtown offers a number of malls
and the requisite chain stores that go with them.
Fisherman's Cove
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Downtown, the hot shopping spots are the boutiques in the Historic Properties,
which showcase unique clothing, pewter, keepsakes and high-end souvenirs. In
the Spring Garden Place Mall, you'll find elegant fashions and beautifully appointed
bookstores. Mall Barrington Place Mall offers a large group of shops all accessible
from the lobby of the Delta Barrington Hotel . Here you can browse glorious
handmade fishermen's sweaters, imported tartans and plaids, and Irish linen.
Park Lane has three floors of shops that concentrate on upscale fashion.