Phinney Building

1678 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J2A2

Property Information

  • For Lease Contact for pricing
  • Property Type Other
  • Property Size 974.4 SF
  • Year Built 1900
  • Date Updated Oct 21, 2026

Description

Avison Young is pleased to present retail and office leasing opportunities at 1678 Barrington Street, a distinctive four-storey commercial building in the heart of Downtown Halifax.

The property comprises approximately 10,488 square feet and offers a prominent ground-floor retail opportunity together with flexible commercial and office space on the upper floors. Available floor plates range from approximately 2,010 to 3,234 square feet, providing options for a variety of business requirements.

The ground floor benefits from prominent Barrington Street frontage, storefront visibility and signage potential. Upper-floor spaces offer adaptable layouts suitable for office and related commercial uses, with a passenger elevator serving the building.

Located steps from Grand Parade, the property is surrounded by restaurants, cafés, shops, professional services, office buildings, residential developments and entertainment venues. Its combination of visibility, accessibility and downtown amenities makes it an attractive location for both retail and office users.

Highlights

  • 10,488 SF of commercial flex-space
  • Easily accessible by foot, bicycle and public transit
  • Iconic location on Barrington Street, just meters away from Parade Square
  • Located in Downtown Halifaxs central business district
  • Passenger elevator serving the building
  • Zoned DH-1, potential for a variety of commercial uses

Contacts

Location

Located at 1678 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J2A2, this property is part of the Downtown Halifax neighborhood.

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