Where are the best places to live in halifax?

Question

Hope to be moving soon and would love some feedback as to where people thinks the best places are to live and why?

Answer 1

The main stereotypical "bad" parts of town are Cole Harbour and Spryfield, but not everyone would agree. Bedford is a good area - it's where a lot of middle-class "professionals" live and a very low crime rate. Clayton Park is closer and is also a good area, especially for apartments, very culturally diverse if that's your cup of tea. I think your best bet is to find something with a 1 yr (or less) lease and get to know the city for yourself and what appeals to you. Every region of Halifax has its ups and downs - the North End has a big concentration of University students, so you might want to avoid living in that area. Here's a website that has some limited info on certain neighbourhoods:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax,_Nova_Scotia_(former_city)

And here's another great site to determine commuting times b/w different areas and downtown Halifax:
http://www.sandyhines.com/commute.htm

There is also a settlement association you might want to contact:
http://www.misa.ns.ca/services.htm
I think they mainly focus on immigrants who have language barriers, but I'm sure they could be of use to any immigrant.

Good luck to you! And if you're moving in the winter, make sure to pack lots of woollies ;-)

Answer 2

Hammond Heights