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47-561: The Nova Centre complex occupies two city blocks in downtown Halifax . One block was formerly home to the longtime headquarters of the Halifax Chronicle-Herald newspaper. The project received federal, provincial, and municipal public funding as it would house, in the podium levels and basement, the new Halifax Convention Centre operated by the Crown corporation Trade Centre Limited (TDL). In 2014, Halifax Regional Council approved

94-740: A Canadian province in 1949. The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is not included in the Maritimes , another significant regional term, but is included in Atlantic Canada. The Atlantic Provinces are the historical territories of the Mi'kmaq , Naskapi , Beothuk and Nunatsiavut peoples. The people of Nunatsiavut are the Labrador Inuit (Labradormiut), who are descended from the Thule people . Leif Erikson and other members of his family began exploring

141-518: A combined 28,000 square feet per floor. The Halifax Convention Centre is a conference centre that replaced the nearby World Trade and Convention Centre as the main convention venue in the city. The larger convention facility houses 120,000 square feet (11,000 m) flexible event space that allows Halifax to accommodate conventions and events that the former convention centre could not handle. The convention centre opened on December 15, 2017. Sutton Place Hotels partnered with Argyle Developments on

188-615: A moratorium of cod fishing in 1992. This affected the region significantly and caused the loss of between 30,000 and 50,000 jobs in the region which was the largest single layoff in Canadian history. Additionally the region is host to parts of Canada's eastern boreal forests which were historically used for timber production and boat production. Labrador hosts the second largest hydroelectric system in Canada at Churchill Falls where it produces 35,000 GWh of power each year. Elsewhere in

235-545: A multi-year naming rights agreement. Downtown Halifax Downtown Halifax is the primary central business district of the Municipality of Halifax . Located on the central-eastern portion of the Halifax Peninsula , on Halifax Harbour . Along with Downtown Dartmouth , and other de facto central business districts within the Municipality (e.g. Cole Harbour, Lower Sackville, Spryfield), Downtown Halifax serves as

282-423: A museum ship and Canada's naval memorial. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is housed in a 150-year-old building containing over 9,000 works of art. There are a number of parks within the urban setting of Downtown Halifax. The area is home to approximately 200 restaurants and bars, providing an interesting array of world cuisine. There are also over 60 sidewalk cafes that open in the summer months. The nightlife

329-967: A physical Atlantic coast on the Gulf of St. Lawrence , it is generally not considered an Atlantic Province; instead, it is classified as part of Central Canada , along with Ontario . Atlantic and Central Canada together are also known as Eastern Canada . Atlantic Canada includes a section of the Appalachian Mountains known as the Appalachian Uplands . In each Atlantic province, Upland regions have been divided into three highland areas. The mountain range results in coastal regions being fjorded . Some areas contain glaciofluvial deposits . Atlantic Canada's primary industries are natural resource extraction and power generation including fishing , hydroelectricity , wind power, forestry , oil, and mining . The Atlantic provinces contribute

376-491: A significant part of Canada's fish production, with many coastal communities primarily dependent on fisheries. Over half of all ocean related jobs in Canada are found in Atlantic Canada with 75% of the ocean economy centered in its provinces. The access point for many of such fisheries being the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic continental shelf . Due to the collapse of the Atlantic northwest cod fishery Canada imposed

423-519: A street approximately 1,200 m (3,900 ft) in total-length that goes in an east-west direction from Barrington Street -to- Robie Street . Barrington Street traverses approximately 1,500 m (4,900 ft) through Downtown in a north-south direction. Its total-length from Highway 111 in the North End -to-Inglis Street in the South End is approximately 7 km (4.3 mi). The streets in

470-584: Is Granville Mall , a pedestrian mall formerly part of Granville Street, made up of an array of shops and pubs in a conglomeration of rowed historic buildings built in the 1860s. It is known for the stone facades on each building. Historic Properties , a collection of 19th-century warehouses converted into shops and restaurants, is located nearby. Despite the heritage focus of these remaining blocks of heritage buildings, none are protected as heritage districts. Downtown Halifax hosts several museums, including: Pier 21 , an immigrant entry point prominent throughout

517-632: Is a bustling area that hosts many industries. Downtown Halifax is the financial centre of the urban area of Halifax , the Province of Nova Scotia , and the region of Atlantic Canada . The Bank of Canada has one of its five Canadian regional offices located within the central business district, and all Big Five Canadian banks have major operations within the area. Manulife , along with many other private financial institutions , also do business within downtown. Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation operates its headquarters at 1601 Lower Water Street. Trampoline

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564-576: Is located within the area. Eastlink , a cable television and telecommunications company is headquartered within the vicinity. Maritime Bus operates a station within the district. Emera , the Canadian successor holding company , is headquartered in Downtown Halifax. Its Nova Scotia subsidiary, Nova Scotia Power , used to be a Provincial Crown corporation until Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia leader Donald Cameron privatized

611-423: Is made up of bars and small music venues as well as Casino Nova Scotia , a large facility built partially over the water. Pizza Corner , located at the intersection of Blowers Street and Grafton Street, is a common location for pizzerias serving Halifax-style donairs and other street food for the neighbouring bars and pubs. Downtown Halifax, being home to many small shops and vendors, is a major shopping area in

658-404: Is the region of Eastern Canada comprising four provinces: New Brunswick , Newfoundland and Labrador , Nova Scotia , and Prince Edward Island . As of 2021, the landmass of the four Atlantic provinces was approximately 488,000 km (188,000 sq mi), and had a population of over 2.4 million people. The term Atlantic Canada was popularized following the admission of Newfoundland as

705-521: Is the home of Nova Scotia 's Province House where the Nova Scotia House of Assembly meets. Government House , where the Lieutenant-Governor resides, is located on Barrington Street . The provincial government also has offices in several other downtown office buildings. Canada's federal government also maintains a significant presence in the area, working from various buildings including

752-582: The Dominion Public Building , the Ralston Building, and previously, the Maritime Centre. Streets within Downtown Halifax are set in a grid-pattern. Pedestrians are recommended to be cautious, to know your route, and to use good footwear. Downtown Halifax is similar to other central business districts where it has many varied crosswalks, hills, paths, and sidewalks. Spring Garden Road is

799-693: The Great Expulsion or Le Grand Dérangement. Following the Seven Years War and the Treaty of Paris of 1763, Newfoundland's governor, Admiral Hugh Palliser , consolidated British control by carrying out the first systematic hydrographic charting of the island, including the Bay of Islands and Humber Arm , much of it by the Royal Naval officer James Cook . After the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1764 some of

846-503: The Municipality of Halifax . Notable retail areas include Park Lane , Spring Garden Road and Scotia Square . Neptune Theatre , located on Argyle Street, is Halifax's largest theatre with a 458-person capacity. Since 1 July 1963, it has performed, and performs an assortment of professionally produced plays year-round. The Shakespeare by the Sea theatre company performs at nearby Point Pleasant Park . Although not in Downtown Halifax,

893-615: The World Trade and Convention Centre . The Atlantic Film Festival , Atlantic Jazz Festival and the Halifax Pop Explosion also take place in some downtown venues. The Halifax Convention Centre offers more than 120,000 square feet (11,000 m ) of space for meetings and events. Statistics Canada's 2021 Census article Table 5 Population by proximity to downtown, census metropolitan areas, 2016 to 2021 recorded 25,555 people who lived within Downtown Halifax. From 2016 to 2021,

940-583: The epidemic typhus outbreak. The first premier of Newfoundland , Joey Smallwood , coined the term "Atlantic Canada" when the Dominion of Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. He believed that it would have been presumptuous for Newfoundland to assume that it could include itself within the existing term " Maritime provinces ," which was used to describe the cultural similarities shared by New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island , and Nova Scotia . The other provinces of Atlantic Canada entered Confederation during

987-461: The harbour from Casino Nova Scotia in the northern-part of Downtown-to-the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in the southern-part of Downtown. It is a 24-hour public footpath , and at 4 km (2.5 mi) in length, it is one of the longest urban footpaths in the world. On 20 October 1803, Halifax's town clock started keeping time. Located off Brunswick Street, the clock faces

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1034-468: The municipality and the urban area , has a very diverse economy. Many Crown corporations , non-governmental organizations , and private-sector organizations , have corporate headquarters and/or do business within downtown. As the most populous downtown in Atlantic Canada , that is encompassed by the most populous municipality--and--most populous urban area within Atlantic Canada , Downtown Halifax

1081-566: The urban area of Halifax itself. The Scotiabank Centre is one of the largest buildings in Downtown Halifax, as well as the largest arena in Atlantic Canada . It is the home of the Halifax Mooseheads hockey team, and it also plays host to most of the major sporting events and concerts that visit Halifax. The Nova Scotia International Tattoo is held here every year. It is connected to the Downtown Halifax Link , and directly to

1128-454: The 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, was opened to the public as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1999. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a maritime museum containing extensive galleries including a large exhibit on the Titanic , over 70 small craft and a 200-foot (61 m) steamship CSS  Acadia . In summertime the preserved World War II corvette HMCS  Sackville operates as

1175-523: The 19th century with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia being founding members of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, and later Prince Edward Island joined in 1873. Atlantic Canada is characterized by its rugged coastlines, gravel beaches, rugged mountains , and dense forests. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, and Quebec to the west. The region shares two international borders one with

1222-516: The Acadians returned and settled in the area that would become New Brunswick. The effect of this migration can still be seen today as the province of New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province in Canada with over a quarter of residents speaking French at home. After the conclusion of the American Revolution with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 many loyalists from

1269-605: The British war effort against the United States. In the last half of the 19th century the region's population grew due to the immigration from Ireland due to the great potato famine . Saint John and Halifax , both port cities, particularly received a significant influx of Irish immigrants within the region, with Saint John's quarantine station on Partridge Island being the second-busiest in British North America during

1316-756: The Eastern Front Theatre performs at Alderney Landing in Downtown Dartmouth which is accessible from the area via the Halifax Transit ferry service. Completed in 2017, the Nova Centre is Halifax's premier conference centre , and has over 11,000 m (120,000 sq ft) of event space. Formerly, and colloquially, known as the Halifax Metro Centre , the Scotiabank Centre

1363-514: The Mi'kmaq of Acadia, who joined the Wabanaki Confederacy , important allies to New France. Competition for control of the island of Newfoundland and its waters contributed to major ongoing conflicts and occasional wars between France and Britain. The first major agreement between the two powers over access to this coastline came with the Treaty of Utrecht of 1713, giving Britain governance over

1410-580: The North American coast in 986 CE. Leif landed in three places, and in the third established a small settlement called Vinland. The location of Vinland is uncertain, but an archaeological site on the northern tip of Newfoundland at L'Anse aux Meadows has been identified as a good candidate. It was a modest Viking settlement and is the oldest confirmed presence of Europeans in North America. The Vikings would make brief excursions to North America for

1457-426: The United States and its State of Maine and another off the coast of Newfoundland with France and its overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon . The region's maritime environment has profoundly influenced the region's climate, culture, and economy. The area encompasses a mix of urban centers like Halifax and St. John's and rural communities that rely on fishing, and tourism. Although Quebec has

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1504-430: The United States settled in the region. This influx of immigrants caused the partition of Nova Scotia creating New Brunswick. Additionally these immigrants changed the culture and character of the region which had historically been French towards more British styled communities. It also marked one of the first large waves of migration to the area that established a predominantly Anglo-Canadian population. Some of

1551-492: The business, entertainment, and tourism hub of the region. Downtown is located within the central-eastern portion of the Halifax Peninsula . The terrain varies from 0 m (0 ft) on the harbour's edge, to about 74 m (243 ft) atop Citadel Hill (Fort George) . Sourced from Defining Canada’s Downtown Neighbourhoods: 2016 Boundaries , Downtown Halifax covers 410 ha (1,000 acres) of landmass. The culture of Downtown Halifax is-influenced-by-and-is-similar-to

1598-561: The company in 1992. Downtown Halifax has an array of attractions, a plethora of events-and-festivals, and many restaurants. Many of the Halifax region's hotels are located in the downtown area, with many major hotel chains maintaining a location here. There are also a number of small hostels nearby. Hotels within Downtown There are several art galleries within the Downtown Halifax area : The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk runs along

1645-412: The culture of Atlantic Canada, but is forever changing. With the ever-diversifying demographics of the Halifax urban area, the stereotypical idiosyncracies that are often associated with people from Atlantic Canada are slowly withering. The rapid growth of the area between 2016 -and- 2021 showed not only the diversification, importance, and resilience of Downtown Halifax, but of the Municipality and of

1692-462: The downtown area are set in a grid pattern like the rest of the Halifax Peninsula , the way the town officials originally planned in the 18th century. Halifax Transit provides public transit routes from several points throughout Downtown Halifax via different modes of transport. Atlantic Canada Atlantic Canada , also called the Atlantic provinces ( French : provinces de l'Atlantique ),

1739-564: The entire island and establishing the first French Shore , giving France and its migratory fishery almost exclusive access to a substantial stretch of the island's coastline. Despite reoccurring wars and conflicts the Britain acquiesced to France's demands for continuing access to this fishery. Between 1755 and 1764 during the Seven Years' War the British forcibly removed thousands of Acadians from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in an event known as

1786-474: The harbour and is another example of Palladian architecture within the urban area of Halifax. Citadel Hill , a 22.6-hectare (56-acre) star-shaped fort, is another historic attraction in the downtown. Originally established with the arrival of Edward Cornwallis and the out break of Father Le Loutre's War (1749), the current fort was built in the Victorian Era as the hub of the historic defence system for

1833-578: The new settlers brought with them Black slaves. Also 3,000 Black loyalists who were slaves during the war and who sided with the British were given freedom and evacuated with other Loyalists from New York to Nova Scotia. Most of the free Blacks settled at Birchtown , the most prominent Black township in North America at the time. The War of 1812 significantly impacted the provinces of Atlantic Canada where they played crucial roles in naval operations, privateering, and as strategic support bases for

1880-541: The next 200 years, though further attempts at colonization were thwarted. The site produced the first evidence of pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact of Europeans with the Americas outside of Greenland . Acadia , a colony of New France , was established in areas of present-day Atlantic Canada in 1604, under the leadership of Samuel de Champlain and Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons . The French would form alliances with many indigenous groups within Atlantic Canada, including

1927-399: The population increased by 5,288 people (an increase of over 26%) from the 2016 population of 20,267 people. Furthermore, the population density of the area increased from approximately 49 people per hectare in 2016 to approximately 62 people per hectare in 2021. Between 2016 and 2021, Downtown Halifax's population fastest compared to all other Downtowns in Canada. Downtown Halifax, like

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1974-446: The port. As a result, there is viewplane legislation that restricts vertical development that might block the direct line of sight from Citadel Hill to the harbour and George's Island in particular. Recent developments have challenged the viewplane limits. Finished construction in 1819, Province House is a fantastic example of Palladian architecture in North America . One of the few blocks to have retained its heritage character

2021-497: The project. Among the contractors for the project was local firm RCS Construction, based in nearby Bedford. The hotel features 262 rooms. Amenities include the Chop Steakhouse & Bar, ceiling-high windows and fitness facilities. The section of Grafton Street purchased by the developer functions as both a pedestrian passageway and as an 18,000 square foot events space. Rogers Communications partnered with Argyle Developments in

2068-439: The region wind power and hydrogen generation have begun to make a large impact on the energy landscape including exporting energy to Canada and hydrogen overseas. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is the official agency responsible for creating economic opportunities within Atlantic Canada. Nova Scotia has historically been an exporter of gypsum and now produces over 60% of the gypsum in Canada. Salt and iron

2115-528: The sale of a section of Grafton Street, running through the Nova Centre site, to Argyle Developments at a cost of $ 1.9 million. This section would remain open to the public as a covered pedestrian arcade, and was rented out for events by the developer. In October 2015, the Bank of Montreal signed a 10-year lease agreement and naming rights deal to relocate their Atlantic Canadian headquarters to complex. The north tower

2162-605: Was alternatively named BMO Tower. The bank's flagship downtown branch is also relocated on the ground level of the building. In April 2017, it was announced that Grant Thornton had signed a lease for 36,000 square feet (3,300 m) of space in the complex and would move there from the Cogswell Tower . The Nova Centre contains two interconnected office towers, the north (also known as the BMO Building) and south tower. Each building offers 14,000 square feet of space per floor, or

2209-481: Was opened on 17 February 1978. It has a concert-capacity of up-to 13,000-people, and has hosted bands-and-musicians , comedians , multi-sport events and motivational speakers . Downtown Halifax is the home of the Halifax Regional Council chamber at Halifax City Hall . Offices for the mayor, city councillors, and additional staff can also be found downtown. At the provincial level, the downtown area

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