372,679 in city
398,037 in metro
398,037 in metro
2,153.29 mi² (5,577 km²)
203 ft
Halifax
About Halifax
In 1749 Edward Cornwallis landed with 2,500 settlers on the Chebucto peninsula to establish a permanent fortified settlement. The fort was named Halifax in honour of Lord Halifax, President of the British Board of Trade.
Today Metro Halifax is the commercial, educational, research and technological centre of Atlantic Canada. A modern port city, it comprises 40% of the population of Nova Scotia. The area recently celebrated the 250th anniversary of its founding.
Boroughs:
No. of Buildings
| No. | Current status |
|---|---|
| 149 | All buildings |
| 141 |
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| 4 |
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| 3 |
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| 1 |
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Tallest buildings
| # | Building | Height | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenwick Tower | 320 ft | 1971 |
| 2 | Purdy's Wharf Tower II | 288 ft | 1985 |
| 3 | 1801 Hollis Street | 284 ft | 1985 |
| 4 | Barrington Tower | 275 ft | |
| 5 | Cogswell Tower | 259 ft | 1975 |
Building types
| No. | Type |
|---|---|
| 80 | high-rise building |
| 66 | low-rise building |
| 2 | church |
| 1 | temple |