Sackville neighbourhoods
Sackville is three communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality: Lower Sackville, the most built-up; Middle Sackville, the growing suburban middle; and rural Upper Sackville. Here's what each neighbourhood is like and who it suits.
Lower Sackville
Middle Sackville
Nearby communities
Separate communities next to Sackville that buyers often compare.
Common questions about Sackville
What is the difference between Lower, Middle and Upper Sackville?
They are three neighbouring communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Lower Sackville is the most built-up, with most streets developed in the 1970s and the shopping on Sackville Drive. Middle Sackville is the growing suburban middle, with subdivisions like Millwood, Springfield Lake, Berry Hills and Sunset Ridge. Upper Sackville is rural, with bigger lots and many homes on a well and septic. HRM set the official boundaries in 2013, which is why Millwood is now Middle Sackville.
Is Sackville a good place to live?
For a lot of people, yes. You get a real neighbourhood feel, schools and parks close to home, Sackville Drive for everyday shopping, and direct highway access to Bedford and Halifax. It suits families and anyone who wants more house and yard for their money than the peninsula. I live here, so I am biased, but I also tell people when another area fits them better.
How far is Sackville from downtown Halifax?
Lower Sackville is about 25 km from downtown Halifax, roughly a 20-minute drive outside rush hour using Highway 101 and 102. Middle and Upper Sackville add a few minutes depending on where you are.
Can I take the bus from Sackville to downtown Halifax?
Yes. Halifax Transit runs from the Sackville Terminal and the Cobequid Terminal, including route 8 and express routes 182, 183, 185 (Millwood Express) and 186. Check the current Riders' Guide for schedules before you rely on a route.
Not sure which neighbourhood fits?
Tell Chris what matters to you, like schools, commute, lot size or budget, and he will narrow it down.