City Hall, Halifax
Halifax City Hall was built in 1890. It was originally constructed to replace the old courthouse and to serve other public functions. Halifax City Hall is notable for being one of the oldest public buildings in Nova Scotia. With four floors and a seven-story clock tower, it is also one of the largest.
The city hall was designed by architect Edward Elliot in the Late Victorian Eclectic style. The building was constructed using timbers from the demolished Dalhousie University building, as well as granite and sandstone laid using the freestone masonry technique.
The building underwent a major refurbishment in 2011. Much of the exterior stone was replaced, along with the heating and cooling system and the elevator shaft. It was also wired for modern technology.
Visitors to Halifax will find City Hall conveniently located near many of the city's main attractions. It is within easy walking distance of many historic sites, dining establishments, shopping boutiques, and the harbor.
The city hall was designed by architect Edward Elliot in the Late Victorian Eclectic style. The building was constructed using timbers from the demolished Dalhousie University building, as well as granite and sandstone laid using the freestone masonry technique.
The building underwent a major refurbishment in 2011. Much of the exterior stone was replaced, along with the heating and cooling system and the elevator shaft. It was also wired for modern technology.
Visitors to Halifax will find City Hall conveniently located near many of the city's main attractions. It is within easy walking distance of many historic sites, dining establishments, shopping boutiques, and the harbor.
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Sight Name: City Hall
Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Halifax, Canada (See walking tours in Halifax)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Halifax, Canada
Create Your Own Walk in Halifax
Creating your own self-guided walk in Halifax is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Halifax Downtown Walking Tour
When writer Charles Dickens sailed into Halifax in 1842, the first thing he noticed was a city climbing from the waterfront toward a fortress on the hill. Nearly two centuries later, that same landscape still defines downtown Halifax.
Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, developed around one of the finest natural harbors on the Atlantic coast. The British founded Halifax in 1749, largely for... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, developed around one of the finest natural harbors on the Atlantic coast. The British founded Halifax in 1749, largely for... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Halifax's Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Between the impressive waterfront and colorful, bustling streets, Halifax is a picturesque city. Much of its fascinating history is duly reflected in the local architecture. There are a number of historical landmarks in Halifax, including the time-honored buildings, palaces, and churches, where you can learn much about its glorious past.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
The presence of these historical locations is bound to... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles