Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower: A Tribute to Resilience

Getting There

• Walking

  From downtown Halifax, head north on Barrington Street until you reach North Park Street. Turn right onto North Park, and then left onto Union Street. The tower will be on your right at 3340 Union St. This walk provides a great opportunity to explore the local architecture and atmosphere. Allow approximately 15-20 minutes to walk from downtown.

• Public Transport

  Halifax Transit operates bus services throughout the city. From downtown Halifax, you can take Bus Route 1 (Spring Garden) or Bus Route 9 (Gottingen) towards the North End. Disembark at the stop closest to Union Street. Walk a few minutes to reach the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower at 3340 Union St. As of September 2024, a single adult fare is $3. Check the Halifax Transit website for the latest schedules.

• Driving

  From the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 104), take Exit 3 to merge onto Highway 102 towards Halifax. Continue on Highway 102 until it merges into Highway 111. Follow the signs for Halifax and take Exit 2 for Bayers Road. Merge onto Bayers Road and continue straight until you reach the intersection with Quinpool Road. Turn right onto Quinpool Road, then left onto Robie Street. Finally, turn right onto Union Street. The Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower is located at 3340 Union St. Parking is available on Novalea Drive and Union Street. Be mindful of local parking regulations.