List of tallest buildings in Halifax, Nova Scotia facts for kids
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Halifax, Nova Scotia is a big city in Atlantic Canada, with over 439,000 people living there in 2021. It's known for its beautiful harbour and, of course, its tall buildings! In 2022, Halifax had more than 100 buildings that were taller than 35 meters (about 115 feet).
The very tallest building in Halifax is called One 77. It has 34 floors and stands 111 meters (about 364 feet) high. One 77 became the tallest building in 2023, taking the title from The Vüze. The Vüze had been the tallest for 52 years! It has 33 floors and is 106 meters (about 348 feet) tall.
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Halifax's Tallest Buildings
This list shows the tallest buildings in Halifax that are at least 60 meters (about 197 feet) tall. We measure height to the very top of the building, including spires and cool designs, but not antennas. If two buildings have the same height, they share a rank.
| Rank | Building | Image | Height | Storeys | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One 77 (7177 Quinpool Road) |  |
111 m (364 ft) | 34 | This building is still being built. It reached its full height in 2023 and should be finished in 2024. | |
| 2 | The Vüze |  |
106 m (348 ft) | 33 | 1971 | |
| 3 | Richmond Yards (Building A) |  |
103.3 m (339 ft) | 30 | 2024 | |
| 4 | Purdy's Wharf Tower 2 |  |
87.8 m (288 ft) | 22 | 1990 | |
| 5 | The Alexander | .jpg) |
87.1 m (286 ft) | 24 | 2018 | This was the tallest building in Atlantic Canada built in the 2010s. |
| 6 | 1801 Hollis Street |  |
86.6 m (284 ft) | 22 | 1985 | |
| 7 | Barrington Tower |  |
83.8 m (275 ft) | 20 | 1971 | |
| 8 | TD Centre |  |
83 m (272 ft) | 21 | 1977 | This building was made taller in 2014. |
| 9 | The Roy |  |
79.9 m (262 ft) | 22 | 2019 | |
| 10 | Cogswell Tower | .JPG) |
78.9 m (259 ft) | 20 | 1975 | |
| 11 | Maritime Centre |  |
78 m (256 ft) | 21 | 1977 | |
| 12 | Summer Gardens |  |
76.2 m (250 ft) | 21 | 1990 | |
| 13= | Icon Bay |  |
75 m (246 ft) | 22 | 2017 | |
| 13= | Queen Square | .jpg) |
75 m (246 ft) | 19 | 1975 | This is the tallest building in the Dartmouth area of Halifax. |
| 15 | Purdy's Wharf Tower 1 |  |
73.8 m (242 ft) | 18 | 1985 | |
| 16 | 5151 George Street |  |
72.9 m (239 ft) | 18 | 1971 | |
| 17 | West22 |  |
72.7 m (239 ft) | 22 | 2023 | |
| 18 | The Maple |  |
72.5 m (238 ft) | 22 | 2017 | |
| 19 | Duke Tower |  |
71 m (233 ft) | 16 | 1970 | |
| 20= | Tupper Building |  |
70 m (233 ft) | 16 | 1967 | |
| 20= | Park Victoria |  |
70 m (233 ft) | 21 | 1969 | |
| 20= | Summer Gardens | |
70 m (233 ft) | 21 | 1990 | |
| 23 | Loyola Residence Tower |  |
67.1 m (220 ft) | 22 | 1971 | This is a dorm building for Saint Mary's University students. |
| 24 | Metropolitan Place |  |
66.5 m (218 ft) | 16 | 1987 | |
| 25 | CIBC Building |  |
65.5 m (215 ft) | 16 | 1977 | |
| 26 | Nova Centre (South Tower) |  |
65 m (213 ft) | 15 | 2017 | |
| 27 | The Trillium |  |
64.9 m (213 ft) | 19 | 2011 | |
| 28 | The Trinity | 64 metres (210 ft) | 21 | 2024 | ||
| 29 | The Elevation on Robie |  |
63 m (207 ft) | 19 | 2024? | |
| 30 | Founders Square |  |
60 m (200 ft) | 15 | 1986 |
Future Tall Buildings: Proposed and Under Construction
Halifax is always growing! Many new tall buildings are being planned or are already being built. Here's a look at some of them.
Proposed Buildings
These buildings have been suggested and are waiting for approval or are in the early planning stages.
| Building | Address | Community | Year proposed | Height | Storeys | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Maristella at King's Wharf | 50 King's Wharf Plaza | Dartmouth | 2017 | 120 m (390 ft) | 36 | If built, this will be the tallest building in Atlantic Canada! It will be the first in the region to reach 120 meters (about 390 feet). |
| 2032–2050 Robie Street | 2032–2050 Robie Street | Halifax | 2014 | 85 m (279 ft) | 23 | |
| Wyse Road Development | 112 and 114 Wyse Road | Dartmouth | 2020 | 68.98 m (226.3 ft) | 20 | This plan includes a 20-story building shaped like a flatiron. |
| 210-214 Willett Street | 210 and 214 Willett Street | Halifax | 2019 | 72 m (236 ft) | 8–19 | Three apartment buildings and three townhouses are planned here. |
| Spring Garden West | Carlton Street, Robie Street, Spring Garden Road | Halifax | 2019 | 98.85 m (324.3 ft) | 30 | |
| 1591 Granville Street (Texpark site) | 1591 Granville Street and 1568 Hollis Street | Halifax | 2019 | 66 m (217 ft) | 21 | |
| Dartmouth Towers (Building A) | 20 Best Street | Dartmouth | 2023 | 93.7 m (307 ft) | 33 | |
| Dartmouth Towers (Building B) | 20 Best Street | Dartmouth | 2023 | 93.7 m (307 ft) | 33 | |
| Dartmouth Towers (Building C) | 20 Best Street | Dartmouth | 2023 | 93.4 m (306 ft) | 33 | |
| 42 Canal Street (Building A) | 42 Canal Street | Dartmouth | 90 m (300 ft) | 30 | ||
| Flow Towers (Tower 1) | 11 Canal Street | Dartmouth | 88.7 m (291 ft) | 30 |
Buildings Under Construction
These buildings are currently being built in Halifax.
| Building | Address | Location | Year proposed | Height m (ft) |
Storeys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Tower | 6009–6017 Quinpool Road | Halifax | 2018 | 78 m (256 ft) | 25 |
| The Kevel (King's Wharf Building E) | 50 King's Wharf Place | Dartmouth | 85 m (279 ft) | 27 | |
| Promenade Robie South (Tower 1) | College St. | Halifax | 2021 | 96 m (315 ft) | 31 |
| Promenade Robie South (Tower 2) | 95 m (312 ft) | 30 | |||
| Ocean Vista | 2215 Gottingen St. | Halifax | 20 | ||
| Wyse Tower | 1 Williams St. | Dartmouth | 88 m (289 ft) | 26 | |
| The Marlstone | Albemarle Street | Halifax | 20 | ||
| The Post | 53 Queen Street | Dartmouth | 90 m (300 ft) | 26 |
Timeline of Halifax's Tallest Buildings
It's fun to see how the tallest building in Halifax has changed over the years!
| Period | Building | Height | Storeys | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930–1936 | Hotel Nova Scotian (Hotel) |
50 m (160 ft) | 15 |  |
| 1936–1967 | Dominion Public Building (Office) |
53 m (174 ft) | 13 |  |
| 1967–1970 | Tupper Building (Education) |
70 m (230 ft) | 16 | |
| 1970–1971 | Duke Tower (Office) |
71 m (233 ft) | 16 | |
| 1971–2023 | The Vüze (Residential) |
98 m (322 ft) | 33 |  |
| 2023–present | One 77 (Residential) |
111 m (364 ft) | 34 |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Atlantic Canada
- Architecture of Canada
