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Living in Halifax

A growing population and a thriving economy. Affordable housing and superior health care and educational facilities. There are countless reasons why Halifax is an enviable place for a growing number of people to work and live.

Lifestyle
Halifax is the business, financial, educational, social, and cultural centre for Canada's East Coast.

  • Six degree-granting institutions
  • Vibrant arts and culture environment - symphony, theatre, art galleries, museums, historic sites, major junior hockey
  • Variety of recreation - parks, beaches, hiking, boating, golf
  • Countless dining establishments and exciting nightlife
  • Median commute to work  - 6.5 km or 4.0 miles
  • Over 25% of Halifax workers walk or bike to work


Health Care

Halifax is a Canadian centre for excellence in health care.

  • Rated #5 for health care in North America (Places Rated Almanac, 2000)
  • Only tertiary care facility in Canada's East Coast
  • North American leader in health care for children and maternity
  • One of the most comprehensive and responsive 911 systems in Canada

Great people, great facilities, great opportunities, and a great lifestyle. Is it any wonder we call it Greater Halifax?


 

"Haligonians are individuals who are genuine; I feel really at home in the community. And that is important when one decides where to live years or decades of one's life, to raise a family, to raise children."

Dr. Ivar Mendez,
Brain Repair Centre