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Governor's Brook / Neighbourhood guide

Halifax · A CLOSER LOOK

Governor's Brook
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Governor's Brook location:
Halifax.

Spryfield is a neighbourhood within Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is located in the Greater Halifax metropolitan area.

12 Brick Ln, Halifax, NS B3P 0C6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Halifax

12 Brick Ln, Halifax, NS B3P 0C6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Spryfield

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Spryfield is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are about 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Roaches Pond Ball Diamond Park and Captain William Spry Centre, and they are very well-distributed, making them easy to access from a large number of locations in this area. This neighbourhood is also especially quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

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Getting around

The preferred method to navigate this neighbourhood is often driving. It is very convenient to come across a place to park. On the other hand, the transit service in this part of the municipality is not very practical. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Walking is not especially feasible for residents in this part of the municipality because most daily needs are at times difficult to meet without a vehicle. In contrast, it is easy to move around by bicycle in Spryfield.

Everyday essentials

In Spryfield, families will typically be able to get to schools and daycares without the use of a vehicle. In terms of eating, the closest supermarket in this part of the municipality is generally only a short stroll away. There are also about 10 restaurants and coffee shops in this neighbourhood.

Local character

Spryfield is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There are about 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Roaches Pond Ball Diamond Park and Captain William Spry Centre, and they are very well-distributed, making them easy to access from a large number of locations in this area. This neighbourhood is also especially quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Surrounding homes

Roughly one third of properties in Spryfield were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. In this neighbourhood, around 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Governor's Brook
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

1.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Halifax: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

1.3/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

Halifax: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

1.0/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Halifax: 2.7 / 5

Groceries

2.8/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Wellness

1.5/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Halifax: 3.2 / 5

Restaurants

1.8/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Walking

0.9/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

3.9/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Driving

4.4/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Halifax: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

0.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Halifax: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

1.4/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Childcare

2.3/ 5

At least one daycare within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Nightlife

1.0/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Cafés

1.1/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Halifax: 4.6 / 5

Parks

4.2/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 4.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Governor's Brook nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

93 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
High school503 m

J L Ilsley High

138 Sylvia Ave

early french immersion, english, late french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Central Spryfield

364 Herring Cove Road

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Elizabeth Sutherland

66 Rockingstone Road

PK-9 · english, early french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Rockingstone Heights

1 Regan Drive

PK-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school / High school1.5 km

Cunard Junior High

121 Williams Lake Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

John W MacLeod Fleming Tower Elementary

1511 Purcells Cove Road

PK-6 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school3.1 km

Chebucto Heights Elementary

230 Cowie Hill Road

PK-6 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school3.2 km

Inglis Street Elementary

5985 Inglis Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school / High school3.3 km

Armbraeâ academy

1400 Oxford Street

PK-12 · university prep

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Elementary school / High school3.4 km

Halifax Grammar School

945 Tower Rd

JK-12 · liberal arts, international baccalaureate

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Elementary school3.4 km

École Mer et Monde

5750, rue Atlantic

PK-7 · Conseil scolaire acadien provincial

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High school3.6 km

Gorsebrook Junior High

5966 South Street

7-9 · english, early french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.0 km

Halifax Central Junior High

1787 Preston Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.1 km

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

5820 Spring Garden Rd

K-12 · university prep, faith based

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High school4.6 km

St Agnes Junior High

6981 Mumford Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.7 km

Citadel High

1855 Trollope St

10-12 · early french immersion, english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school4.7 km

Halifax Christian Academy

114 Downs Ave

12 · university prep, special education, progressive

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

13 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

3 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Spryfield
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Governor's Brook. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$80,778

Residents in the study area

799

Owner households

35.6%

Commute on foot

3.7%

Population age

0 to 4
6.7%
5 to 9
5.1%
10 to 14
4.7%
15 to 19
3.7%
20 to 34
26.7%
35 to 49
21.4%
50 to 64
20.3%
65 to 79
9.7%
80 and over
1.6%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
57.4%
Single detached
24.7%
Semi detached
12.3%
Duplex
3.5%
Row houses
2.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
42.2%
Multi person
8.6%
Single family
48.5%
Multi family
0.7%

Commute mode

Car
79.4%
Public transit
14.7%
Foot
3.7%
Other
2.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$80,778
Average individual income
$39,205

Total

Total individuals
799

Owners vs Renters

Renters
64.4%
Owners
35.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.3%
English and French
7.9%
Other
0.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
25.7%
High school
27.9%
Trade certificate
5.6%
College certificate
19.5%
University certificate
1.3%
Bachelor degree
14.3%
Post graduate degree
5.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
87.3%
English and non-official language(s)
3.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.7%
French
1.7%
Arabic
1.6%
Malayalam
1.3%
Mandarin
0.8%
English and French
0.8%
Oromo
0.5%
Cebuano
0.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Gujarati
0.1%
Sinhala (Sinhalese)
0.0%
German
0.0%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Blackfoot
0.0%
Atikamekw
0.0%
Ililimowin (Moose Cree)
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Governor's Brook:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Halifax Regional School Board ↗Conseil scolaire acadien provincial ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Governor's Brook address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

12 Brick Ln, Halifax, NS B3P 0C6, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 44.6071855, -63.60191560000001. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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