Chris
Crowell Halifax REALTOR®

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Living in Fairview

Fairview is an established Halifax community on the slope above the south end of Bedford Basin, named after Fairview Cove. It grew as a railway community (called Fairview Station until 1956) and was annexed by the City of Halifax in 1969. Today it is one of Halifax's denser communities, with about 8,618 residents in the 2021 census, and sits where Highway 102, the Bedford Highway, Joseph Howe Drive and Bayers Road come together.

Homes in Fairview

Much of Fairview's street grid dates to the early 20th century, and the area densified with apartments from the 1960s on; the last subdivision, Keystone Court, was completed in 1990. Recent listings show detached homes roughly 60 to 80 years old, and some lots are zoned R-2 for two-unit homes. Listings show municipal water and municipal sewer.

Who Fairview suits

People who want an older detached home or a two-unit property close to the peninsula, with quick access to Highway 102, the Bedford Highway and frequent bus routes.

Schools near Fairview

  • Fairview Heights ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5; Pre-Primary to grade 1 in the Annex), 210 Coronation Avenue, Halifax
  • Burton Ettinger ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5, English and Early French Immersion), 52 Alex Street, Halifax
  • Fairview Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-9, English and Early French Immersion), 155 Rosedale Avenue, Halifax
  • Halifax West HighSenior high (English grades 9-12, French grades 10-12), 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax

Fairview is in the Halifax West family of schools. Since September 2023, Fairview Junior High runs grades 6 to 9 and Halifax West High starts at grade 9 for some feeder schools. HRCE has also said a new school is in early planning for the Clayton Park and Fairview area. Families should confirm the catchment for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder (Home Address Lookup), because boundaries can change.

Parks, lakes and recreation

  • W.D. Piercey Park, home to the community's sports facilities
  • Mainland North Linear Parkway, a wooded trail of about 4 km that ends in Fairview

Shopping, transit and services

  • Halifax Transit routes 2 Fairview, 3 Crosstown, 4 Universities, 28 Bayers Lake, 29 Barrington, plus express routes 135, 136, 137 and 138 to the IWK Health Centre
  • Route 4 Universities runs to Dalhousie University via the Fairview Overpass
  • Dutch Village Road and Westerwald Street, the main commercial street at the foot of the slope
  • Bayers Road Shopping Centre, Halifax's first suburban mall
  • Fairview Resource Centre on Titus Street, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142 on Hillcrest Street, and a community food bank at the Salvation Army on Gesner Street

Commute from Fairview

Highway 102 (Bicentennial Drive) crosses Fairview, the Bedford Highway (Trunk 2) ends here and links to the North End by the Fairview Overpass, and Joseph Howe Drive and Bayers Road lead onto the peninsula. Several bus routes run straight downtown or to the universities. No sourced drive time for Fairview specifically.

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Fairview FAQ

Where is Fairview in Halifax?

Fairview is on the mainland side of Halifax, on the eastern slope of Geizers Hill facing Bedford Basin. It sits on the isthmus between the Halifax Peninsula and the Chebucto Peninsula, next to Clayton Park and the Bedford Highway.

How did Fairview get its name?

It is named after Fairview Cove at the south end of Bedford Basin. The area was once known as the Dutch Village, became Fairview Station in 1921 when the railway was the main employer, and was shortened to Fairview in 1956.

What schools serve Fairview?

Fairview is in the Halifax West family: Fairview Heights Elementary or Burton Ettinger Elementary, then Fairview Junior High and Halifax West High. Burton Ettinger and Fairview Junior High offer Early French Immersion. Confirm with HRCE's School Finder for your address.

What kind of homes are in Fairview?

Fairview has older detached homes on an early 1900s street grid, plus apartments built from the 1960s onward. Recent listings show detached homes around 60 to 80 years old and some two-unit lots, on municipal water and sewer.

Is Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Fairview?

Despite the name, Wikipedia places Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Halifax's North End, at the northern end of Windsor Street. It holds 121 Titanic victims, more than any other cemetery in the world.

Is there a bus from Fairview to downtown Halifax?

Yes. Route 2 Fairview runs from Lacewood Terminal through Fairview to the Water Street Terminal, and several other routes, including the 4 to Dalhousie and express routes to the IWK, pass through. Check Halifax Transit for current schedules.

Where can I see homes for sale in Fairview?

Use the map search on this site and choose Fairview in the neighbourhood filter. Save the search and you'll get new Fairview listings by email, or book a showing and Chris will meet you there.

What parks and recreation are near Fairview?

Nearby options include W.D. Piercey Park; Mainland North Linear Parkway.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Fairview?

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, works with buyers and sellers in Fairview and across Halifax, from the peninsula to the mainland suburbs. Call or text 902-914-5455 or book a call on this site.

Sources

Neighbourhood information is a general guide compiled from public sources and recent listings. Confirm school catchments, services and zoning for a specific property before you buy.

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