Dalhousie University

Halifax


The single and twin dorm rooms with shared bathrooms here are clean but bland. Most are adjacent to all the included university amenities, a short walk from the Spring Garden Rd area.


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Nearby Halifax attractions

1. Halifax Public Gardens

0.53 MILES

Established in 1867 to mark Confederation, but formally opened to the public in 1875, Halifax's delightful 6.5-hectare public gardens are a fine example…

2. Museum of Natural History

0.58 MILES

Natural history with a Nova Scotian bent is the modus operandi of this interesting museum, where informative exhibits cover everything from the gold rush…

3. Citadel Hill National Historic Site

0.81 MILES

Perched atop the grassy hillock looming over town, this star-shaped fort played a key role in Halifax's founding. Construction began in 1749; the current…

4. Halifax Town Clock

0.91 MILES

Atop Citadel Hill, Halifax's Palladian-style town clock looks as though it would be more at home in a Venetian lane, but it has been faithfully keeping…

5. Halifax Central Library

0.96 MILES

Built on a former parking lot, this stunning modern library, composed of glass boxes stacked artfully on top of each other, was opened in 2014 and has…

6. St Mary's Cathedral Basilica

0.96 MILES

You can't miss Halifax's most ornate cathedral, which has the largest freestanding granite spire in North America.

7. St Paul's Church

1.02 MILES

The oldest surviving building in Halifax is also the oldest Protestant place of worship in Canada. Established in 1749 with the founding of Halifax, St…

8. Cornwallis Street Baptist Church

1.05 MILES

The Cornwallis Street Baptist Church has been serving African Nova Scotians since the 1830s. Walk by on Sunday morning and hear the gospel music flow…