Chris
Crowell Halifax REALTOR®

Halifax · Mainland Halifax

Living in Rockingham

Rockingham is a Halifax community on the western shore of the Bedford Basin, between Fairview and Clayton Park to the south and Prince's Lodge and Bedford to the north, with the Birch Cove subdivision along the Bedford Highway. It began as a farming and inn stop known as Four Mile House, was renamed Rockingham Station in 1886 and joined the City of Halifax in 1969. Today it is home to Mount Saint Vincent University and sits close to Hemlock Ravine Park and Highway 102.

Homes in Rockingham

A mix of established and newer homes. The first major subdivision was built in 1962 after Bicentennial Drive opened, and recent listings include semi-detached homes and townhouses only a few years old, along with condo apartments in buildings along the Bedford Highway. Recent listings in the area show municipal water and municipal sewer.

Who Rockingham suits

People who want a central location with quick access to Highway 102 and the Bedford Highway, a choice of condos, townhouses and detached homes on city services, and old-growth trails at Hemlock Ravine close by.

Schools near Rockingham

  • Rockingham ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5; early French Immersion, with Pre-Primary at 117 Kearney Lake Road), 31 Tremont Drive, Halifax
  • Grosvenor-Wentworth Park ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5; early French Immersion), 4 Downing Street, Halifax
  • Clayton Park Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-8, English program), 45 Plateau Crescent, Halifax
  • Fairview Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-9; English and early French Immersion; receives Rockingham's French Immersion students), 155 Rosedale Avenue, Halifax
  • Halifax West HighSenior high (grades 9-12), 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax

Rockingham Elementary and Grosvenor-Wentworth Park Elementary are in HRCE's Halifax West family of schools. Since September 2023, English students move on to Clayton Park Junior High and French Immersion students to Fairview Junior High, then Halifax West High. A new Clayton Park-Fairview Junior High on Radcliffe Drive is in planning. Confirm the catchment for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder, because boundaries can change.

Parks, lakes and recreation

  • Hemlock Ravine Park, about 200 acres off the Bedford Highway with roughly 5 km of trails, old hemlocks and the heart-shaped Julie's Pond (main parking off Kent Avenue)
  • Governor's Loop in Hemlock Ravine, the park's only off-leash dog trail
  • Rockingham Community Centre on the Bedford Highway, a former 1956 fire station converted to community space in 1986
  • Bedford Basin shoreline at Birch Cove

Shopping, transit and services

  • Halifax Transit route 93 Bedford Highway; recent listings also note bus routes within walking distance
  • Mount Saint Vincent University on the Bedford Highway
  • Sunnyside Mall and Bedford shops a short drive north along the Bedford Highway
  • Bayers Lake shopping and the Canada Games Centre reached via Dunbrack Street

Commute from Rockingham

Rockingham sits on the Highway 102 corridor and the Bedford Highway (Trunk 2), with the A. Murray MacKay Bridge to Dartmouth nearby. A recent Rockingham listing describes the drive as about 13 minutes to downtown Halifax and about 5 minutes to Bedford and Bayers Lake.

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Rockingham FAQ

Where is Rockingham in Halifax?

Rockingham is on the western shore of the Bedford Basin, north of Fairview and Clayton Park and south of Prince's Lodge and Bedford. The Bedford Highway runs through it, and Birch Cove is a subdivision and cove along the same stretch of shoreline.

What schools serve Rockingham?

Rockingham is in the Halifax West family of schools. Rockingham Elementary and Grosvenor-Wentworth Park Elementary feed Clayton Park Junior High (English) or Fairview Junior High (French Immersion), then Halifax West High. Confirm your address with HRCE's School Finder.

What kinds of homes are in Rockingham?

You will find a mix of 1960s-onward detached homes, newer semi-detached homes and townhouses, and condo apartments along the Bedford Highway. Recent listings show homes on municipal water and sewer.

Is there a bus from Rockingham to downtown Halifax?

Yes. Halifax Transit route 93 runs along the Bedford Highway. Check the Halifax Transit Riders' Guide for current stops and schedules.

What is Hemlock Ravine Park?

Hemlock Ravine is a park of about 200 acres just off the Bedford Highway, on land that was once part of the Prince's Lodge estate. It has around 5 km of trails through old hemlock forest and the heart-shaped Julie's Pond, with parking off Kent Avenue.

How did Rockingham get its name?

The village was known as Four Mile House in the 1840s. It became Rockingham Station in 1886 after the railway arrived and was shortened to Rockingham in 1961.

Where can I see homes for sale in Rockingham?

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

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

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, works with buyers and sellers in Rockingham 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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