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Ocean Vista / Neighbourhood guide

Halifax · A CLOSER LOOK

Ocean Vista
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

Ocean Vista location:
Halifax.

The neighbourhood of North End can be found in the municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is located in the Greater Halifax metropolitan area.

2215 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 1C3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Halifax

2215 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 1C3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

North End

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

North End has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in North End are especially quiet, as the streets are usually very calm. However, the majority of locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, like Fort Needham Memorial Park and Citadel Hill, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit. Lastly, although this area is not known for its lively ambience, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and it is very easy to find bars as they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

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Getting around

This neighbourhood presents home buyers with the choice between several modes of transportation. The transit service in North End is reasonably good owing to around 30 nearby bus lines. This neighbourhood is also very well-suited for people who travel as pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active house buyers will value the rather bike-friendly nature of North End. In particular, the cycling network is moderately comprehensive.

Everyday essentials

It is usually an option for house buyers in this part of the municipality to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, those who enjoy dining out won't have to walk far in North End, where over 150 restaurants and approximately 20 cafes are available, for instance along Agricola Street. Residents can find many nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, families will find that wherever their property is located in North End, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

North End has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in North End are especially quiet, as the streets are usually very calm. However, the majority of locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, like Fort Needham Memorial Park and Citadel Hill, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit. Lastly, although this area is not known for its lively ambience, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and it is very easy to find bars as they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

Surrounding homes

In North End, around 30% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. The buildings in this neighbourhood are quite old, because roughly 40% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. This part of Halifax is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and 30% are occupied by owners.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Ocean Vista
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Halifax: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

4.1/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Halifax: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

3.9/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Halifax: 2.7 / 5

Groceries

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Halifax: 3.2 / 5

Restaurants

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Walking

4.4/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Halifax: 3.0 / 5

Driving

2.0/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Halifax: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

2.8/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Halifax: 1.6 / 5

Shopping

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Nightlife

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Cafés

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Halifax: 0.0 / 5

Quiet

4.2/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Halifax: 4.6 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Halifax: 4.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Ocean Vista 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.

184 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school539 m

Joseph Howe Elementary

2557 Maynard Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school647 m

Citadel High

1855 Trollope St

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

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Elementary school1.3 km

Oxford

6364 North Street

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

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Elementary school / High school1.4 km

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

5820 Spring Garden Rd

K-12 · university prep, faith based

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Elementary school / High school1.5 km

Halifax Central Junior High

1787 Preston Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Lemarchant St Thomas Elementary

6141 Watt Street

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

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Elementary school1.6 km

Saint Marys Elementary

5614 Morris Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

St Josephs Alexander McKay Elementary

1589 Walnut St.

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

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Elementary school1.7 km

Sir Charles Tupper

1930 Cambridge Street

PK-6 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Elementary school / High school1.9 km

Gorsebrook Junior High

5966 South Street

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

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Elementary school / High school2.1 km

Armbraeâ academy

1400 Oxford Street

PK-12 · university prep

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High school2.3 km

Highland Park Junior High

3479 Robie Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school2.3 km

Dartmouth High

95 Victoria Rd

9-12 · english, early french immersion, late french immersion · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school2.4 km

Halifax Grammar School

945 Tower Rd

JK-12 · liberal arts, international baccalaureate

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High school2.7 km

St Agnes Junior High

6981 Mumford Road

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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High school3.3 km

John Martin Junior High

7 Brule Street

7-9 · english · Halifax Regional School Board

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Transit nearby

31 places
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Dining nearby

57 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

50 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

North End
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 Ocean Vista. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$92,813

Residents in the study area

2,823

Owner households

13.6%

Commute on foot

32.0%

Population age

0 to 4
3.6%
5 to 9
3.5%
10 to 14
2.6%
15 to 19
3.3%
20 to 34
48.2%
35 to 49
16.3%
50 to 64
12.6%
65 to 79
7.9%
80 and over
2.0%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
55.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
23.6%
Row houses
11.1%
Single detached
3.4%
Duplex
3.4%
Semi detached
3.1%

Household composition

Single person
48.7%
Multi person
16.8%
Single family
34.3%
Multi family
0.2%

Commute mode

Car
38.8%
Foot
32.0%
Public transit
23.3%
Bicycle
3.1%
Other
2.8%
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Income

Average household income
$92,813
Average individual income
$42,926

Total

Total individuals
2,823

Owners vs Renters

Renters
86.4%
Owners
13.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
84.7%
English and French
13.3%
Other
1.9%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.9%
High school
21.8%
Trade certificate
3.7%
College certificate
15.4%
University certificate
3.5%
Bachelor degree
32.5%
Post graduate degree
13.3%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
75.1%
English and non-official language(s)
4.7%
Arabic
4.2%
Mandarin
2.9%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.6%
French
2.3%
Gujarati
2.2%
Hindi
1.6%
Telugu
1.3%
Bengali
1.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.8%
Somali
0.4%
Malayalam
0.3%
English and French
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Korean
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 Ocean Vista:
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 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Ocean Vista 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

2215 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 1C3, 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: 44.653453, -63.5852747. 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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