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Investment Highlights

  • Premier waterfront development parcel in Downtown Halifax, totaling approximately 4.6 acres.
  • Immediate adjacency to Purdy’s Wharf and the new Cogswell redevelopment area.
  • Direct connectivity to major transportation routes and regional infrastructure hubs.
  • Conceptual build-out potential of roughly 1.8 million square feet of mixed-use density.
  • Positioned within Halifax’s Central Business District, steps from retail, office, and hospitality services.

Executive Summary

CBRE Limited, as exclusive advisor for the owner, is excited to present 1983 Upper Water Street in Halifax for sale. This truly unique opportunity includes ±4.6 acres of waterfront land in downtown Halifax.
1983 Upper Water Street is located at the nexus of Halifax's Central Business District and the new Cogswell Neighbourhood offering an extraordinary opportunity for retail, commercial, hotel and residential uses. Positioned immediately adjacent to the iconic Purdy's Wharf, this is a world-class development opportunity.
A preliminary massing study for 1983 Upper Water Street has been prepared indicating that ±1.8 million square feet of buildable density is achievable on-site.
Currently, the Site is home to the Halifax location of Casino Nova Scotia. On Closing, the purchaser and the operators will enter into a leaseback while the operator develops a new casino location.

Property Facts

Sale Type Investment
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use Commercial
Total Lot Size 4.60 AC

1 Lot Available

Lot

Lot Size 4.60 AC

Description

1983 Upper Water Street encompasses approximately 4.6 acres of land along Halifax’s waterfront, within the Central Business District and near the Cogswell district redevelopment area. The property is located adjacent to the Purdy’s Wharf development and is accessible from Upper Water Street, Barrington Street, and Cogswell Street. It is within walking distance of commercial, residential, and hospitality destinations and has direct waterfront exposure. A conceptual massing study indicates future potential development accommodating up to 1.8 million square feet of buildable density. The site is currently improved with a building occupied by an existing gaming operator.

Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
60/100
Good public transit
70/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100
  • Listing ID: 40637286

  • Date on Market: 2026-05-22

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1983 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y5

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