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Off‑Campus Living

Nearby Neighbourhoods

Looking for a place within walking distance of campus? See the streets around campus and get a sense of where Dal is in Halifax with a look at the HÂţ»­ Campus Map.

Halifax Regional Municipality is made up of many diverse, vibrant communities. Community cultures, living costs, and transportation are important factors when looking for housing.

TIP: Remember the weather - we get all kinds! Check out the information on the Transit & Transportation page for ways to get to campus from your new home. If you are a full-time student, a UPass for transit is included in your student fees!

Halifax Peninsula

South End

  • Popular for students, quick walking distance from campus
  • The South End is almost surrounded by water, has several parks, a large public library, a Farmers’ Market, the Halifax waterfront and boardwalk, and downtown Halifax.
  • Rent prices tend to be on the higher end of the scale
     

North End

  • Quickly developing neighbourhood
  • Trendy, artistic community with cafes and restaurants
  • Accessible public transit routes
  • Moderate price range depending on location
  • Quieter area
     

West End

  • Mainly residential with fewer restaurants and activities
  • Halifax Shopping Centre located here
  • Quinpool Road has unique shops and restaurants
  • Rent tends to be lower
  • Great if you prefer to live in a quiet area

Downtown Halifax

  • The centre of activity in Halifax
  • Walking distance to restaurants, shops, the waterfront, and Citadel Hill
  • Rental costs are very high and go quickly as it’s a desirable neighbourhood

Mainland Halifax

Clayton Park

  • Small, suburban residential area
  • Many restaurants and stores
  • Distance from downtown Halifax and HÂţ»­: 15 min by car, 30 min by bike, 50 min by bus

Rockingham

  • Larger suburban residential area
  • Includes Hemlock Ravines Park, Farmers’ Market, and Bedford Basin waterfront
  • Easy access to downtown
  • Moderate to high rent prices, depending on proximity to waterfront and age of building

Armdale

  • Larger residential area
  • Near Northwest Arm
  • Several walking trails, lakes, and parks
  • Cowie Hill area popular with students
  • Moderate rent prices
  • Commute is approximately 35 min by bus, 25 min by bike with flat terrain

Fairview

  • Residential neighbourhood
  • Moderately prices rental options
  • Undergoing development
  • Great quiet area if you don’t mind commuting

Spryfield

  • A little further out but a popular choice for students
  • Lower rental prices
  • Quiet suburban atmosphere
  • A mix of rental options, as well as parks, stores, restaurants, and a Farmers’ Market.
  • Heavy rush hour traffic

Bedford / Sackville

Bedford

  • Large area around the tip of the Bedford Basin
  • Several rental options
  • Rental prices increasing with new construction and renovation.
  • One of the most expensive communities to live in
  • Many amenities, including lakes, beaches, parks, trails, restaurants, and malls.

Hammonds Plains

  • Very residential area with few businesses that is quite sprawled out.
  • Commute by bus or bike is at least an hour, so a having a car is usually preferred.
  • Not many apartment options, mostly single-family dwellings that may have rental units.
  • Accessing grocery stores or recreation is slightly difficult without transportation.

Sackville

  • Divided into three areas: Upper, Middle, and Lower Sackville
  • Far away from downtown core
  • Rental prices are low and there are several types of accommodations.
  • Plenty of amenities, including parks, lakes, restaurants, stores, movie theatre, and public library
  • Bus routes with express service to Downtown Halifax, making the commute just under an hour by bus

Dartmouth

Woodlawn

  • Mainly residential area with some businesses along the main streets
  • Quite far into Dartmouth making it more inaccessible than other options without a vehicle.
  • Bus routes make commute to campus approximately an hour.
  • Amenities include several lakes and natural areas, as well as a public library.
  • Apartment rentals more difficult to find

Woodside

  • Situated along the waterfront
  • Includes a ferry to Downtown Halifax
  • Many rental options due to proximity to Nova Scotia Community College campus
  • Apartments go quickly due to demand
  • Rental prices low to moderate, mostly because they are not as updated as those in Halifax or Bedford
  • Several local families share their homes for a low rent as an additional option

Downtown Dartmouth

  • Many restaurants and cafes, a lake, and several parks within walking distance
  • Has undergone significant improvement in recent years
  • Ferry service to Downtown Halifax as well as bus routes
  • Includes a large public library and Farmers’ Market in the same building as the ferry terminal
  • Frequent venue for events and concerts, particularly in the summer