Halifax Central Library
A modern award-winning building completed in 2014, with stacked glass volumes and a rooftop terrace overlooking Citadel Hill.
The Halifax Central Library was designed by Denmark's Schmidt Hammer Lassen together with a local firm and opened in 2014. Four staggered glass volumes stacked on one another resemble a pile of books, and it has been named one of the most beautiful libraries in the world by several media outlets. The interior atrium features interlocking white staircases, and the top floor has a café and a rooftop terrace with views of Citadel Hill and the city. Admission is free. It sits at the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street, so it makes a convenient rest stop after visiting the Public Gardens.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00; shorter hours on weekends
Nearby sights
- St. Paul's Church, Halifax
- Halifax Town Clock
- Province House
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk