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Nova North Commons

Nova North Commons.The North Standard.

On the Bedford Basin.
The Heart of Nova Scotia.

A 57-acre development setting a new standard of living centred around nature, authentic connection, and thriving local business.

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Now availablePhase 1 · Nova North Landing7 of 10 shovel-ready sites remaining

Welcome to Nova North

Destination-focused

A landmark, multi-phase master-planned community designed to redefine urban living overlooking the Bedford Basin. Centrally positioned next to the MacKay Bridge, Nova North Commons will blend elevated harbour views with a massive 7-acre central park, active transit, nature trails, and street-level retail.

Development Profile
Nova North Commons in autumn, looking toward Halifax Harbour and the MacKay Bridge
  • East: Atlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

    EastAtlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

  • East: Atlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

    EastAtlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

  • Southeast: Atlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

    SoutheastAtlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

  • Southeast: Atlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

    SoutheastAtlantic Ocean, Halifax Harbour, MacDonald Bridge, Downtown Halifax

  • North: Wright’s Cove and Burnside Industrial Park

    NorthWright’s Cove and Burnside Industrial Park

  • North: Wright’s Cove and Burnside Industrial Park

    NorthWright’s Cove and Burnside Industrial Park

  • Northwest: Bedford Basin

    NorthwestBedford Basin

  • Nova North Landing: Phase 1 Building Development

    Nova North LandingPhase 1 Building Development

  • Nature: Greenspace and Natural Foliage at Nova North Commons

    NatureGreenspace and Natural Foliage at Nova North Commons

  • Nature: Greenspace and Natural Foliage at Nova North Commons

    NatureGreenspace and Natural Foliage at Nova North Commons

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The North Standard

North isn't just a direction. It's an orientation. A commitment. A feeling you get when something finally clicks into place.

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Nova North Commons

Nova North at a glance

Permit-ready. Fully serviced. As-of-right.

HR2 zoning under the HRM Centre Plan. Water, wastewater, stormwater, power, communications and natural gas are all in the ground.

36

Shovel-ready development sites

5,300+

Residential units at build-out

6.88

Acres of dedicated central parkland

4

Phases, delivered 2026 to 2032

Development Profile

The master plan

Thirty-six sites.
Four phases.
One vision.

Nova North Commons
Aerial rendering of the Nova North Commons master plan in autumn, looking south toward the MacKay Bridge, Halifax Harbour and Halifax
Master plan rendering. 36 sites, 5,300+ units, a 7-acre central park. Conceptual and subject to change.

  1. Phase 1

    Nova North Landing

    2026, now available

    Sites
    10
    Units
    1,491 units

    3 sites sold · 7 available

  2. Phase 2

    Nova North Parkside

    Early 2028

    Sites
    9

  3. Phase 3

    Name to be announced

    Early 2030

    Sites
    10

  4. Phase 4

    Name to be announced

    Early 2032

    Sites
    7

The location

On the Basin. At the heart of Greater Halifax.

Nova North Commons sits at the north end of Dartmouth, on land with memory, facing water with history. The MacKay Bridge and Highway 111 are at the door; downtown Halifax is a seven-and-a-half kilometre drive.

The Bedford Basin and Wright’s Cove from above Nova North Commons in autumn

Proximity

7.5 km

to Downtown Halifax

2.0 km

to Burnside Industrial Park

5.0 km

to Dartmouth Crossing

Direct

MacKay Bridge / Hwy 111

Location of Nova North Commons

Map of Nova North Commons on the Bedford Basin in Dartmouth, with nearby amenities including the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Burnside, Dartmouth Crossing and Mic Mac Mall

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1Bedford Institute of Oceanography
  2. 2MacKay Bridge
  3. 3Shannon Park
  4. 4Wright's Cove
  5. 5Burnside Industrial Park
  6. 6Dartmouth Crossing
  7. 7Mic Mac Mall
  8. 8Albro Lake
  9. 9Zatzman Sportsplex
  10. 10Downtown Dartmouth
  11. 11Halifax Shipyard
  12. 12Africville Park
  13. 13Mount Saint Vincent University