Halifax City Hall

Halifax City Hall is a sandstone town hall built between 1887 and 1890, located at the Grand Parade square. The seven-story structure displays Victorian architecture with a prominent clock tower and decorated dormer windows featuring ornamental pediments.

The building was created during a period when Canadian cities modernized and professionalized their local governments. Its completion in 1890 marked Halifax's growth and institutional maturity in the late 1800s.

The building shapes the Grand Parade square together with St. Paul's Anglican Church, creating a central gathering point for residents and city events. The facade and the square remain places where the city comes together and community life unfolds.

The first floor holds public-access offices while the second floor contains committee rooms and the council chamber. The layout makes it easy for visitors to explore the main areas without confusion.

The building originally served as a multi-purpose administrative center, housing a library, police facilities, and a courthouse in its basement level. This concentration of different public services in one location made it the heart of city operations.

Location: Halifax

Architects: Edward Elliot

Floors above the ground: 4

Elevators: 1

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 44.64861,-63.57528

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27