West End Halifax


Vibe: The ultimate family-friendly urban pocket. Tree-lined streets, quiet nights, and classic character home architecture. Westmount Subdivision, the Armcrescent Loop and anything in the Tupper School catchment are hot spots.
Walkability: High. Most streets have sidewalks and shops, restaurants and coffee shops are within a 10-15 minute walk as a general rule.
Jess' Picks:
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Truly Tasty for the best ramen in Halifax
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pizza & a pint at Yeah Yeahs, a great spot for families
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catch a yoga class at On The Mat Yoga Halifax
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East Peak climbing is located in an old movie theatre
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The Northwest Arm is a stunning ocean inlet that attracts kayakers, yachts and sailboats
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stroll the shops & restaurants of Quinpool
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Osprey's Roost Butcher for humanely & locally grazed meat & poultry
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affordable breakfast at The Ardmore, you'll be competing with university students for a spot on the weekends
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The Armview has a classic diner vibe, with a new picnic table area in the summer time
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Schools of note: High-ranking catchments like Sir Charles Tupper Elementary and Westmount Elementary. Citadel High has a good reputation.
Price Point: A high demand area. Expect to pay between $850,000-$1.3 million. Condos generally start around $600,000 and are rare in this area.