The culture of Downtown Halifax is-influenced-by-and-is-similar-to the culture of Atlantic Canada, but is forever changing.[tone] 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.[original research?] 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 the urban area of Halifax itself.[original research?]
The Halifax Convention Centre offers more than 120,000 square feet (11,000 m2) of space for meetings and events.
Demographics
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.[4]
From 2016 to 2021, the population increased by 5,288 people (an increase of over 26%) from the 2016 population of 20,267 people.[5]
Furthermore, the population density of the area increased from approximately 49 people per hectare in 2016 to approximately 62 people per hectare in 2021.[6] Between 2016 and 2021, Downtown Halifax's population fastest compared to all other Downtowns in Canada.[7]
Downtown Halifax has an array of attractions, a plethora of events-and-festivals, and many restaurants.[tone]
Accommodation
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.[citation needed]
There are several art galleries within the Downtown Halifax area:[9][citation needed]
Argyle Fine Art
Art 1274 Hollis
Centre for Craft Nova Scotia
Anna Leonowens Gallery
Khyber Centre for the Arts
Port Loggia Gallery
Karl Penton Gallery
The Prow Gallery
Studio 21 Fine Art
Teichert Gallery
Zwicker's Gallery
Landmarks
Boardwalk
The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk runs along 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.[10]
On 20 October 1803, Halifax's town clock started keeping time. Located off Brunswick Street, the clock faces the harbour and is another example of Palladian architecture within the urban area of Halifax.[citation needed]
Citadel Hill
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 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[when?] developments have challenged the viewplane limits.[citation needed]
One of the few blocks to have retained its heritage character 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.[citation needed]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.[citation needed]
Museums
Downtown Halifax hosts several museums, including:[citation needed]
Bars on Argyle Street. Downtown Halifax is home to approximately 200 restaurants and bars.
The area is home to approximately 200 restaurants and bars, providing an interesting array of world cuisine.[tone][11] There are also over 60 sidewalk cafes that open in the summer months. The nightlife 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.[citation needed]
Neptune Theatre, located on Argyle Street, is Halifax's largest theatre with a 458-person capacity.[citation needed] Since 1 July 1963, it has performed, and performs an assortment of professionally produced plays year-round.[citation needed]
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.
Canada's federal government also maintains a significant presence in the area, working from various buildings including the Dominion Public Building, the Ralston Building, and previously, the Maritime Centre.[citation needed]
Transportation
Pedestrian
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.[tone] Downtown Halifax is similar to other central business districts where it has many varied crosswalks, hills, paths, and sidewalks.
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).
Road
The streets in 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.
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