Connected to the world, grounded in Nova Scotia.
For Toronto-based executives considering a move east, Halifax offers something rare; a calmer daily life without losing access to major business centres.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport continues to expand its role as an Atlantic gateway, with strong year-round and seasonal connectivity to both Europe and the United States. Direct service to London Heathrow provides a key global link, alongside seasonal routes to major European cities including Dublin, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Paris.
For U.S. access Halifax offers direct flights to New York (LaGuardia and Newark), making same-day business travel entirely feasible.
From 36 Blue Hill, this connectivity is immediate. Approximately 10 minutes to the airport and 15 minutes to downtown Halifax.
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Education
For families, education is often the deciding factor, and Nova Scotia offers both exceptional independent schools and a strong university network.
At the secondary level, King’s-Edgehill School stands as Canada’s oldest independent school, offering both day and boarding programs, with transportation options serving the Fall River area. Its International Baccalaureate program and global student body make it particularly attractive for internationally minded families.
Within Halifax, respected independent day schools include: Halifax Grammar School, Armbrae Academy and Sacred Heart School of Halifax.
At the post-secondary level, Nova Scotia offers a concentration of universities that is remarkable for a region of its size. Halifax is home to leading institutions such as Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, Mount Saint Vincent University and NASCAD University.
Across the province, additional respected universities include Acadia University, St. Francis Xavier University and Cape Breton University.
This academic network contributes not only to educational opportunity, but to the intellectual and professional ecosystem of the province, supporting research, innovation, and a steady pipeline of highly educated talent
Halifax as an Emerging Business City
For business leaders, the appeal is both strategic and practical.
Direct access to European and U.S. markets
Deepwater, ice-free port
A growing and highly educated workforce
Competitive operating costs relative to larger Canadian cities
A lifestyle that supports long-term performance and retention