Halifax West End, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Halifax West End is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 22,664.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

22,664 Population 438/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature

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How Halifax West End Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,664
Density438/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain80.5 in/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Halifax West End experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 80.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 58.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area51.8 sq mi (134.1 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates44.6486°N, 63.6195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.5"
112% above US avg
Snowfall 58.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 96 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 145 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 24 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 80 km
2009 Bill Category 1 93 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 226 km
2003 Juan Category 2 31 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 176 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 46 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 253 km
1989 Dean Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Earthquake + Landslide 7.0 m 2,000 3 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 5.4 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Halifax West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Halifax West End

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Catherine's Elementary - - - -
Westmount School - - - -
St. Agnes Junior High School - - - -
Halifax Independent School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Halifax West End

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Halifax West End

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Africville Museum
Army Museum
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Fultz House Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Naval Museum of Halifax
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Peace Park Pavillion
Pier 21
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Scott Manor House
Shearwater Aviation Museum
SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre
Steele Wheels Motor Museum
Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Halifax West End

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annex0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Bedford Public Library0.0
Cambridge Military Library0.0
Captain William Spry Public Library0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Dartmouth North Public Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halifax North Memorial Library0.0
Halifax Public Libraries0.0
Keshen Goodman Public Library0.0
Killam Memorial Library0.0
King's Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0
Sexton Design & Technology Library0.0
Sir James Dunn Law Library0.0
Tantallon Public Library0.0
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library0.0
Woodlawn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Halifax West End

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery's Farm Market
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Foundation Wharf
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Salt Yard
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market

Cafes in Halifax West End

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chatime
Starbucks
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Halifax West End

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlantic Medical Clinc
Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program - Halifax

Veterinaries in Halifax West End

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairview animal hospital

Bus Stations in Halifax West End

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayers Road Terminal
Mumford Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Halifax West End

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada

Banks in Halifax West End

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Credit Union Atlantic
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD Canada Trust

Shopping Malls in Halifax West End

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax Shopping Centre

Gyms in Halifax West End

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alta Gymnastics Centre

Breweries in Halifax West End

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock
Boxing Rock
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
Bulwark Cider House
Bulwark Cider House
Burnside Brewing Company
Burnside Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
MAK 902
MAK 902
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company
Off Track Brewing Ltd.
Propeller Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Unfiltered Brewing
Unfiltered Brewing
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Halifax West End

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Ski Resorts Near Halifax West End

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Halifax West End

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Halifax West End

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lawtons Drug #2754 Post Office RPO
Lawtons Drugs #112 Post Office

Treatment Centers in Halifax West End

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic
Dermatology & Medical Associates
Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology
Eye Care Centre
Health First Chiropractic
HealthView Medical Imaging
Hydrostone Medical Centre
I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre
International Travel Clinic
Lacewood Medical Centre
LASIK MD
Lifemark Physiotherapy
Lima Skin & Laser
Living Well Integrated Health Clinic
Massage Experts
Mend Rx
Montebello Medical
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Nova Scotia Rehab Centre
Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic
Roth Associates in Psychology
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Sincerely Skin
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
The Disc Clinic
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Total Touch Skin Care
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Halifax West End

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church of the Apostles
Bayers Road Baptist Church
Bethany United Church
Calvin Presbyterian
St. James Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halifax West End

What is the population of Halifax West End?

Halifax West End has a population of 22,664 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 438 people per square mile, spread across 51.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Halifax West End?

Halifax West End has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 80.5 inches, with 58.0 inches of snow.

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