List of tallest buildings in the Halifax Regional Municipality
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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
and the Canadian Maritimes. In Halifax, there are 15 buildings that stand taller than 70 metres (230 ft). The tallest building in the city is the 32-storey
Storey
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, 98 m (322 ft) Fenwick Place
Fenwick Place
Fenwick Tower is a former Dalhousie University student residence in the south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, currently undergoing redevelopment into a residential and commercial complex...
, though the most famous buildings are the Purdy's Wharf
Purdy's Wharf
Purdy's Wharf is an office complex located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Built over the water at the edge of Halifax Harbour and resting on pilings, it consists of two office towers, and a smaller office structure called Purdy's Landing. Purdy's Landing is commonly referred to as the "Xerox...
towers which are the 2nd and 8th tallest buildings in the city respectively. These buildings were constructed in a modernist architectural style, representing the city's efforts to add visual interest into the skyline
Skyline
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. The third-tallest building in the city is 1801 Hollis Street
1801 Hollis Street
1801 Hollis Street is an office building located in downtown Halifax in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada and is home to many prominent businesses. It was built in 1985 and is one of the tallest buildings in Halifax, standing at 87 metres, with 22 floors...
, standing at 87 m (285 ft) tall with 22 storeys.
, the city contains 4 skyscrapers over 80 m (262 ft) and 78 high-rise buildings that exceed 35 m (115 ft) in height.
The tallest development that is under construction in Halifax is The Trillium. At 65 m (213 ft) and 19 floors the building will be the first major tower built in over two decades. , there are 21 high-rises under construction, approved for construction, and proposed for construction in Halifax. If built, International Place, at 100 m (328 ft) will be the tallest building on the East Coast of North America north of Boston. Of the 2 cities in the Halifax Regional Municipality (Halifax
Halifax
-Canada:British Columbia*Halifax Range, a mountain rangeNova Scotia*Halifax, Nova Scotia*Halifax County, Nova Scotia, one of the province's 18 counties**Halifax Regional Municipality, a regional municipality in Halifax County...
& Dartmouth), the tallest buildings by city for Halifax is Fenwick Tower
Fenwick Tower
Fenwick Tower may refer to:*Fenwick Tower , England*Fenwick Tower , Nova Scotia...
at 322 ft. The Tallest Building in Dartmouth is Queen Square
Queen Square
Queen Square is a square in the Bloomsbury district of the London Borough of Camden, England. Queen Square was originally constructed between 1716 and 1725.- Name :...
at 246 ft.
Tallest buildings
| Rank | Building | Height | Floors | Completed | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenwick Tower (Residential) |
98 m (322 ft) | 32 | 1971 | |
| 2 | Purdy's Wharf Purdy's Wharf Purdy's Wharf is an office complex located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Built over the water at the edge of Halifax Harbour and resting on pilings, it consists of two office towers, and a smaller office structure called Purdy's Landing. Purdy's Landing is commonly referred to as the "Xerox... Tower 2 (Office) |
88 m (289 ft) | 22 | 1985 | |
| 3 | 1801 Hollis Street 1801 Hollis Street 1801 Hollis Street is an office building located in downtown Halifax in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada and is home to many prominent businesses. It was built in 1985 and is one of the tallest buildings in Halifax, standing at 87 metres, with 22 floors... (Office) |
87 m (285 ft) | 22 | 1985 | |
| 4 | Barrington Tower Barrington Tower Barrington Tower is a part of the Scotia Square Complex in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The tower stands at 84 metres and has 20 floors.The building is connected to the Downtown Halifax Link system.-Tenants:... (Office) |
84 m (276 ft) | 20 | 1975 | |
| 5 | Cogswell Tower Cogswell Tower Cogswell Tower is part of the Scotia Square Complex in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is used for office and commercial space and stands at with 14 floors, plus levels G, A, B, C, D, E, S underneath it, which are part of the parkade that Cogswell Tower rests on... (Office) |
79 m (259 ft) | 20 | 1975 |  |
| 6 | Maritime Centre Maritime Centre (Halifax) The Maritime Centre in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is an office building home to the regional telecommunications company Bell Aliant .... (Office) |
78 m (256 ft) | 21 | 1974 |  |
| 7 | Queen Square Queen Square (Dartmouth) Queen Square is an office building located in downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. At 18 floors , Queen Square is the tallest building in the downtown Dartmouth area, and is located on Alderney Drive across from Alderney Gate... (Office) |
75 m (246 ft) | 19 | 1975 | .jpg) |
| 8 | Purdy's Wharf Purdy's Wharf Purdy's Wharf is an office complex located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Built over the water at the edge of Halifax Harbour and resting on pilings, it consists of two office towers, and a smaller office structure called Purdy's Landing. Purdy's Landing is commonly referred to as the "Xerox... Tower 1 (Office) |
74 m (243 ft) | 18 | 1985 | |
| 9 | Bank of Montreal Building Bank of Montreal Building (Halifax) The Bank of Montreal Building is located near the waterfront, and is home to the Bank of Montreal in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The office tower stands at 73 meters with 18 floors... (Office) |
73 m (240 ft) | 18 | 1971 |  |
| 10 | TD Tower TD Tower (Halifax) TD Tower is an office building home to the Toronto-Dominion Bank in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada. It was completed in 1974.The bank building stands at 73 metres with 18 floors and is next to Bank of Commerce... (Office) |
73 m (240 ft) | 18 | 1974 | |
| 11 | Duke Tower Duke Tower Duke Tower is part of the Scotia Square Complex, in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is used for office and commercial use and stands at 71 meters with 16 floors. It in part houses the offices of Emera. The building is connected to the Downtown Halifax Link system.Other Building part of the Scotia... (Office) |
71 m (233 ft) | 16 | 1970 |  |
| 12 | Founders Square (Office) |
71 m (233 ft) | 15 | 1970 | |
| 13 | Tupper Building (Educational) |
70 m (233 ft) | 16 | 1967 | |
| 14 | Park Victoria (Residential) |
70 m (233 ft) | 21 | 1969 | |
| 15 | Summer Gardens (Residential) |
70 m (233 ft) | 21 | 1990 | |
| 16 | Loyola Residence Tower Loyola Residence Tower The Loyola Residence Tower in Halifax, Canada is a residence of Saint Mary's University and was completed in 1971. It is located on the main campus and stands at 67 meters... (Residential) |
67 m (220 ft) | 22 | 1971 |  |
| 17 | Metropolitan Place (Office) |
67 m (218 ft) | 16 | 1987 | |
| 18 | Bank of Commerce Bank of Commerce (Halifax) The CIBC Building is an office building in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia built in 1977. The office tower stands at 66 metres and has 16 floors. Most of Halifax's office towers are lined along the city's harbour... (Office) |
66 m (217 ft) | 16 | 1977 |  |
Other notable buildings
Dominion Public BuildingThe Dominion Public Building is a 13 storey art deco-style office building located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Completed in 1936, it originally served as the central post office
Post office
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for the City of Halifax
City of Halifax
Halifax is a city in Canada, which was the capital of the province of Nova Scotia and shire town of Halifax County. It was the largest city in Atlantic Canada until it was amalgamated into Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996...
and contained various other government offices.
A four story addition using similar materials was added to the building during the 1960s. The building underwent extensive interior renovations and upgrading during the early 1990s, and the sandstone exterior was removed, cleaned, and then restored between 2008 and 2009. This also allowed the building's steel frame to be repaired and restored.
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Province House is where the Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
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Legislature, known officially as the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
, has met every year since 1819. The building is Canada
Canada
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's oldest house of government.
Standing three storeys tall, the structure is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture
Palladian architecture
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in North America
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. It commenced operation for the first time on February 11, 1819.
During 1848, Province House was the site for the first form of responsible government
Responsible government
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in the British Empire
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outside the United Kingdom
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. The building is located in downtown
Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is the city centre of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. Located on the eastern-central portion of the Halifax Peninsula, on Halifax Harbour, it serves as the business, entertainment, and tourism hub of the region.- Municipal:...
Halifax
Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Halifax Regional Municipality is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The Regional Municipality had a 2006 census population of 372,679, while the metropolitan area had a 2010 estimated population of 403,188, and the urban area of Halifax had a population of 282,924...
on a block bordered by Hollis, Granville, George and Prince streets.
Under Construction, On-hold and Approved
| Building | Height | Floors | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Place (Office) |
100 m (328.1 ft) | 22 | 2014 | On-hold | Upon completion, this will be the tallest building on the eastern coast of North America north of Boston, and the tallest building in Atlantic Canada. |
| King's Wharf (Residential) |
95 m (311.7 ft) | 33 | 2013 | Approved | If built, this building will be the tallest building in Atlantic Canada outside of the Halifax Peninsula. |
| King's Wharf II (Mixed use) |
70 m (229.7 ft) | 17 | 2014 | Approved | |
| King's Wharf III (Residential) |
64 m (210 ft) | 18 | 2012 | Approved | |
| The Trillium (Residential) |
65 m (213.3 ft) | 19 | 2011 | Under construction | Will be the tallest building completed in Halifax since 1990. |
| King's Wharf Office (Office) |
52 m (170.6 ft) | 10 | 2013 | Approved | |
| Roy Building Redevelopment (Office) |
80 m (262.5 ft) | 17 | 2013 | Approved | Approved by HRM Regional Council on May 10, 2011. |
| The Keelson (Residential) |
38 m (124.7 ft) | 12 | 2012 | Under construction | |
| King's Wharf Apartments (Residential) |
36 m (118.1 ft) | 12 | 2012 | Under construction | |
| 1595 Barrington Street (Discovery Centre) (Residential) |
71 m (232.9 ft) | 20 | 2013 | Approved | Approved by HRM Regional Council on May 10, 2011. |
Proposed
| Building | Height | Floors | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Court III (Mixed Use) |
95 m (311.7 ft) | 28 | 2013 | Proposed | If built, this will be the tallest building in any suburban city in Canada east of Montreal. |
| United Gulf Development South Tower (Office) |
87.2 m (286.1 ft) | 48 | 2014 | Proposed | If built, these towers will be the largest buildings North of Boston and largest in Atlantic Canada. Project has been dramatically redesigned from 27 storys to 48. article here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/07/21/ns-skye-halifax-proposal.html |
| United Gulf Development North Tower (Hotel) |
87.2 m (286.1 ft) | 48 | 2014 | Proposed | If built, these towers will be the largest buildings North of Boston and largest in Atlantic Canada. Project has been dramatically redesigned from 27 storys to 48. article here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2011/07/21/ns-skye-halifax-proposal.html |
| Nova Centre Office (Office) |
73 m (239.5 ft) | 15 | 2013 | Proposed | |
| Nova Centre Hotel (Hotel) |
70 m (229.7 ft) | 20 | 2013 | Proposed | |
| YMCA Tower 2 (Residential) |
63 m (206.7 ft) | 18 | 2012 | Proposed | |
| The Alexander (Residential) |
55 m (180.4 ft) | 19 | 2012 | Proposed | |
| YMCA Tower 1 (Residential) |
50 m (164 ft) | 14 | 2013 | Proposed | |
| 307 Prince Albert Road (Residential) |
45 m (147.6 ft) | 15 | 2014? | Proposed | Proposed to contain 92 mostly 2 bedroom units with 130 underground parking spaces |
Timeline of tallest buildings
| Period | Building | Height | Floors | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1819-1930 | Province House Province House (Nova Scotia) Province House is where the Nova Scotia Legislature, known officially as the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, has met every year since 1819. The building is Canada's oldest house of government... (Government) |
30 m (98.4 ft) | 3 | |
| 1930-1936 | Hotel Nova Scotian Hotel Nova Scotian The Westin Nova Scotian is a Canadian hotel located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.It was built by the Canadian National Railways. Construction began in 1928 and it opened on 24 June 1930 as the "Nova Scotian Hotel"... (Hotel) |
50 m (164 ft) | 15 | |
| 1936-1967 | Dominion Public Building Dominion Public Building (Halifax) The Dominion Public Building is an art deco-style office building located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Completed in 1936, it originally served as the central post office for the City of Halifax and contained various other government offices.... (Office) |
53 m (173.9 ft) | 13 | |
| 1967-1970 | Tupper Building (Education) |
70 m (229.7 ft) | 16 | |
| 1970-1971 | Duke Tower Duke Tower Duke Tower is part of the Scotia Square Complex, in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is used for office and commercial use and stands at 71 meters with 16 floors. It in part houses the offices of Emera. The building is connected to the Downtown Halifax Link system.Other Building part of the Scotia... (Office) |
71 m (232.9 ft) | 16 | |
| 1971-Present | Fenwick Place Fenwick Place Fenwick Tower is a former Dalhousie University student residence in the south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, currently undergoing redevelopment into a residential and commercial complex... (Residential) |
98 m (321.5 ft) | 32 |
See also
- Canadian Centre for ArchitectureCanadian Centre for ArchitectureThe Canadian Centre for Architecture is a museum of architecture and research centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Phyllis Lambert is the Founding Director and Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Mirko Zardini is the Director and Chief Curator....
- Society of Architectural HistoriansSociety of Architectural HistoriansThe Society of Architectural Historians is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the study and preservation of the built environment worldwide....
- Canadian architectureCanadian architectureThe architecture of Canada is, with the exception of that of Canadian First Nations, closely linked to the techniques and styles developed in Canada, Europe and the United States...
- List of tallest buildings in Canada