Halifax Nova Scotia Temple facts for kids

Halifax Nova Scotia Temple
Number	64	edit data
Dedicated	Quick facts for kids November 14, 1999 (November 14, 1999) by Gordon B. Hinckley
Site	2 acres (0.8 hectares)
Floor area	10,700 sq ft (990 m2)
Height	71 ft (22 m)
Preceded by	Detroit Michigan Temple
Followed by	Regina Saskatchewan Temple
Official website: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/halifax-nova-scotia-temple • News & images
Additional information Announced May 7, 1998 Groundbreaking October 12, 1998 by Jay E. Jensen Open House November 4–7, 1999 Designed by L.A. Beaubien and Associates, and Church A&E Services Location 44 Cumberland Drive Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada Exterior finish White Bethel granite Temple design Classic modern, single spire Ordinance rooms 2 (Movie, two-stage progressive sessions) Sealing rooms 2 Clothing rental No Cafeteria No Visitors' center No

The Halifax Nova Scotia Temple is the 64th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

History

On October 12, 1998, Jay E. Jensen led a group of 700 members in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thanksgiving Day.

When the temple was opened to the public, prior to the dedication, about 8,000 people toured the building. Because of mechanical problems with LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley's plane, the Halifax temple dedication was delayed a day so that it was dedicated on the same day as the Regina Saskatchewan Temple. This marked the first time two LDS temples were dedicated on the same day. Hinckley opted to stay in Cole Harbour while apostle Boyd K. Packer went to Regina.

Hinckley dedicated the Halifax temple on November 14, 1999. The temple has a total floor area of 10,700 square feet (990 m²), two ordinance rooms, and two sealing rooms.

In 2020, the Halifax Nova Scotia Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hinckley waving to the crowd after the dedication

See also

In Spanish: Templo de Halifax para niños

• Temple (Latter Day Saints)
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
• Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada

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