Of course, Dartmouth is only a quick trip over from Halifax proper. In fact, many people choose to live in Halifax and work in Dartmouth. Whether you are looking for a rural, urban or suburban lifestyle, Halifax has plenty of offerings to choose from.

• Ranked Top Five among mid-sized cities for Best Human Capital and Lifestyle (2020/2021).

• Halifax is an affordable place to live, compared to other cities in Canada.

• Halifax is a diverse community, with population growth being driven by newcomers to the city.

• HalifACT is one of the most ambitious climate action plans in Canada with a commitment to a net-zero economy in Halifax by 2050.

• Combination of suburban, urban, rural, and protected wilderness areas.

Halifax is a diverse and lively community filled with arts, culture, and nature like nowhere else in Canada. Whether you prefer a rural, urban, or suburban area, the region of Halifax can offer you what you are looking for.

Halifax, also known as Canada’s Ocean playground is undoubtedly one of the most naturally beautiful scenic places in Canada. Surrounded by the ocean and beaches, no matter where you are in Halifax, you’ll be close to nature parks, trails, and protected wilderness areas.

Halifax is always bustling with activities, ranging from entertainment on the boardwalk, gallery visits, restaurants, and cafés, to everything in between. Whether you’re enjoying fresh and local delicacies at award-winning restaurants or celebrating at one the largest Pride Festivals in Canada, Halifax has something to offer everyone, all within a half-hour drive of our unparalleled outdoor experiences.

• 200+ restaurants and bars.

• Variety of professional sports teams, including the Mooseheads, Hurricanes, Wanderers FC, and Thunderbirds.

• Over 30 art galleries.

• Hub for visual art and home to a celebrated school for art and design.

• Professional theatre company, Neptune Theatre.

• Atlantic Canada’s shopping destination with a variety of major and local retailers.

Dartmouth had been recently seeing an increase in the value of homes. Now is the time to snag a beautiful property along the water which boasts amazing views of Halifax. The views stretch all along the downtown waterfront and into the neighbourhoods surrounding it.

Of course, Dartmouth is only a quick trip over from Halifax proper. In fact, many people choose to live in Halifax and work in Dartmouth. Whether you are looking for a rural, urban or suburban lifestyle, Halifax has plenty of offerings to choose from.