Commemorative naming

The Halifax region has almost 6,000 streets, many of which are rich in history and paint a picture of our past. As the Municipality continues to grow, new streets, parks, sports fields, and buildings all require names. You can help to keep the tradition of commemorative naming alive and play an important role in building the Municipality by submitting names of notable people or groups, historic events, geographic features, or native flora and fauna. Your submission could end up on a street sign or at a new park in your community.

Nominate someone today or see a list of approved names available for streets and parks below.

Where will the names be used?

The Municipality is looking for names for streets,  parks, park features and buildings. A new subdivision development is required to choose half of their street names from the approved commemorative names list below.

How do I submit an application?

Print out the Commemorative Naming Application form and submit it along with all supporting documentation to the Civic Addressing Office.

There is no deadline, anyone can apply.

A committee will review each application and make recommendations to Regional Council. Council considers recommendations for commemorative names twice a year. Names approved by Council will either be used immediately or put on the commemorative names list for future use.

List of commemorative names for streets and parks

Halifax Regional Municipality has approved the following  list of commemorative names yet to be placed on municipal assets. If you would like to have a name added to the list please complete the application form [PDF].

Asset Name Desired Location Status Asset Type Commemorative Significance Regional Council Approved
Asset Name Desired Location Status Asset Type Commemorative Significance Regional Council Approved
African Baptist Halifax (Cornwallis St) Approved Street The Cornwallis Street Baptist Church (now the New Horizons Baptist Church) was founded in 1832 to secure the Black Baptist community's right to worship. Reverend Richard Preston, chapel's founding Pastor, founded the African Abolition Society 1846 and the African Baptist Association 28-Jun-22
Agnes Dennis Urban Core (Halifax preferred) Reserved Any Activist for women's rights, and led women's involvement in the Red Cross during WWI. President of the Halifax Victorian Order of Nurses, Halifax Local Council of Women, and the Halifax Herald 23-Jul-13
Aileen Meagher Urban Core (Halifax preferred) Reserved Any Athlete, member of Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame 23-Jul-13
Alvina Mae Perrier Halifax (Downtown preferred) Approved Street Lived on Lower Water Street, sewed and donated clothing to poor children, and helped found Hope Cottage. Established the Halifax Chapter of L'arche, an organization that runs programs for people with developmental disabilities 2-Dec-14
Amalamek HRM Reserved Street Mi'kmaw for Mackerel 22-Mar-22
Andrew W. Robb Bedford Approved Street First Chairman of the Bedford Ratepayers Association in 1921; a senior manager with the Halifax Herald for several years 21-Jun-11
Atoqwa'su HRM Approved Street Mi'kmaw for Trout 22-Mar-22
Barrys Run Dartmouth Reserved Street Barrys Run is an official place name in the Provincial Gazetteer 13-Dec-22
Basil Landry Halifax (Purcell's Cove preferred) Reserved Any, street preferred Recipient of the Canada Medal of Bravery, only Halifax firefighter to receive medal to date. Heroic saving of a baby in a burning house 2-Dec-14
Bessie Egan Urban Core (Halifax preferred) Reserved Any First female police officer in Halifax, worked to support women and children in unsafe situations and housed neglected children in her house 23-Jul-13
Bill Withers Dartmouth Approved Street, park feature, commercial vessel, ferry or park 1949 enlisted in the Canadian Army as a member of the 1st Regiment RCHA, awarded Provincial Volunteer of the year in 1984, elected in 1979,1982, 1985 and 1994 as Alderman. Medals include the UN medal, Canadian Volunteer medal and the Korea War medal. Veteran's medals included Ambassador for Peace medal, and President Unit 45 Korea Veteran's Association 17-Oct-23
Brian Warshick Dartmouth (Burnside Turf) Approved Park Feature: Sport Field Reporter, Councillor, founded Montebello Neighborhood Watch, helped establish East Dartmouth Community Centre 18-Jul-17
Captain Edward How Bedford Approved Street Captain How was the owner of the first land grant for the land in the area of Admiral’s Rock 21-Jun-11
Charles C. Blackadar Bedford Approved Street Lived at the corner of Chapel Hill (Rutledge St) and the Bedford Highway, long time publisher and editor of the Acadian Recorder 21-Jun-11
Charles Pender Bedford Approved Street Mr Pender was well known to all the older residents in Bedford. He organized the Pender Bus Lines which served the community for many years 21-Jun-11
Clyde Fletcher Bedford Reserved Street Mr Fletcher played a pivotal role in the Bedford schools from 1942 until his retirement in 1967 21-Jun-11
Constable Charles R. Fulton Urban Core Reserved Any Police Constable killed in the line of duty (1924) 2-Dec-14
Darius Pace Bedford Approved Street Resident later 1700s; gave the name Trafalgar Hill to Admiral Rock and Dartmouth Road Hill 21-Jun-11
Dr Alfred Waddell Halifax Reserved Street Came to Halifax in 1928 to study medicine and was among the first Black doctors to graduate from Dalhousie University 1933. Dr. Waddell provided care to underserved communities and spoke out against racial injustice 28-Jun-22
Dr Donald Skeir Any of the historic Preston Township Communities (East Preston, North Preston, Cherry Brook, Lake Loon, Highway 7 area) Approved Any Rev Dr. Donald Douglas Skeir (1926-1999) born in Halifax. Served 40 plus years as Pastor of three of the largest African Nova Scotia Communities in HRM, received an honorary doctorate degree from Acadia University 13-Dec-22
Dr. Eddy Ennis Bedford Approved Street Dr Ennis was a key supporter of the Bedford Tennis Club from 1900 onward, he donated the land now used by the BBYC 21-Jun-11
Dr. Marial T. Mosher Urban Core (Halifax or Dartmouth preferred) Approved Any Professional dancer, led the Canadian Studies Program at Mount Saint Vincent's University, and was awarded the Order of Nova Scotia 23-Jul-13
Dr Phyllis Blakeley HRM Approved Street Author of "Nova Scotia - A Brief History", Member of the Order of Canada, first woman to hold the position of Provincial Archivist 31-Aug-21
Edith Archibald Urban Core (Cow Bay area preferred) Reserved Any Vice President of NS Red Cross during WWI, activist for women's rights, girls education in Cape Breton 23-Jul-13
Edmund Ryan District 11 Approved street, building, park, commercial vessel or ferry Justice of the Peace that led the rescue of 400+ souls from the sinking SS Atlantic 31-Aug-21
Eight Mile Inn Bedford Approved Street Old inn in the area of Glenmont Avenue 21-Jun-11
Fader Cross Road Sackville Approved Street Mr. Fadar ran local grocery store, was a hobby farmer, volunteer rireman, member of the Sackville Heritage Society, Halifax County Council (1973-1981) and Sackville’s Calais Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 in recognition of his service to the community 21-Jun-11
Francis Fish Halifax (Peninsula preferred) Approved Street or Building First woman to graduate with law degree from Dalhousie and first woman to sit Bar of NS 25-Feb-20
Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy Halifax Approved Park First Mi'kmaq person elected as Grand Chief (1919) 8-May-18
Graham Downey Street Halifax, Cogswell Interchange new street Approved Street or Park First African Nova Scotian person on Halifax City Council 12-Dec-17
Granny Ross Urban Core Reserved Any 17th century pioneer, caregiver and herbalist, from Cape Breton 23-Jul-13
Harold Joseph Shanks Halifax North End Reserved Street WWII Veteran - killed in action Sept 8, 1943 21-Jun-11
Harrison Eisenhauer Drive Hammonds Plains Approved Street Forest Ranger - died on the job in 1931 2-Dec-14
Heroes Way Urban Core, local collector Approved Street Honouring veterans 21-Jun-11
Isleview Bedford Approved Street Name of the neighbourhood and the train stop in the area at the foot of Sullivan's Hill 21-Jun-11
Jack Innis Bedford Approved Street The Innis family has long been prominent in the commercial life of Bedford, Mr Innis made the Chickenburger one of the best known eateries in metro 21-Jun-11
James McGrath Bedford Approved Street James McGrath’s was one of the early families to settle in “Irishtown” in 1878. His Grandson C.G. McGrath was the county councillor for several terms. 21-Jun-11
Janet Kitz Halifax (South End preferred) Approved Street, Ferry, other commercial vessel, or Park Leading historian on Halifax Explosion, author, Order of NS 26-Jan-21
Jessica Brown Seaview Community Park, Prospect Bay (Renaming) Reserved Park A beloved Early Childhood Educator in Prospect Bay who had a profound impact on her community through her work at Prospect Bay Children's Centre and through various volunteer initiatives 12-Nov-24
John Gray Avenue Bedford or Halifax, Princes Lodge Neighbourhood Approved Street Original land owner 21-Jun-11
Kate Mackintosh Urban Core (Halifax preferred) Reserved Any Prominent educator who created the first curriculum for senior girls 23-Jul-13
Kesalul HRM Approved Any I love you in Mi'kmaw 13-Dec-22
Kuow HRM Reserved Street Mi'kmaw for Pine 22-Mar-22
Kuowa’quamikt Halifax Peninsula Approved Any Mi'kmaw for Halifax Peninsula 13-Dec-22
Lamont Power Anywhere along the western portion of the Halifax Harbour, Preference for Bedford overlooking the water Reserved 1. Street or 2. Ferry or commercial vessel Former Harbour Pilot, guided ships in and out of the harbour during both World Wars 14-Aug-12
Layton Reid Dartmouth Approved Any Merchant Navy WWII, Land Surveyor 14-Aug-12
Lentuk HRM Reserved Street Mi'kmaw for Deer 22-Mar-22
Leonard Kitz Park Halifax Approved Park 1st Jewish Halifax City Alderman 1948-1955, Mayor 1955 to statue of Winston Churchill at Library 14-Aug-12
Lieutenant Commander Isabel Macneill Tennis Courts (approved name Isabel Macneill) Halifax (near Mount St. Vincent preferred) Reserved Any Naval trainer, volunteer work for women's prisons, first Canadian woman to receive OBE title 2-Dec-14
L'nu HRM Approved Any The term Mi'kmaq use for themselves, their autonym, meaning us the people. It is derived from the word for tongue 13-Dec-22
Maj. Margaret C MacDonald Urban Core Reserved Any Military nurse, awarded Royal Red Cross, Florence Nightingale Medal 23-Jul-13
Margaret Marshall Saunders Urban Core (Halifax preferred) Reserved Any Activist for animal rights, award winning author, Commander of the British Empire from Halifax in the early years 23-Jul-13
Margaret Meagher Urban Core (Halifax or Dartmouth preferred) Reserved Any Order of Canada, Dept of external affairs 23-Jul-13
Marie Marguerite Rose Urban Core Reserved Any Former Black slave in Louisburg in the French Colony of Ile Royale, then freed innkeeper from Louisburg 23-Jul-13
Mark Smith Canada Games Softball Diamond Halifax Approved Ball Diamond International athlete from the North End, first African Canadian to be inducted into the Softball Canada Hall of Fame 22-Mar-22
Meagher Bedford Approved Street Mr. Meagher was a prominent Judge of the county court who lived in the Oakmount area. He was knighted by the Pope for services to his Church 21-Jun-11
Mel Boutilier Way Peninsular Halifax (preference for new street in Cogswell Interchange) Approved Street Led construction of SDA Christian Academy and Dormitory, founded Parker St. Food Bank, and the Skills Development Centre 27-Nov-18
Mi'kma'ki HRM Approved Any The traditional and current territories of the Mi'kmaq people. Covers areas of Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and the Gaspe region of Quebec 13-Dec-22
Muriel Duckworth HRM Approved 1. Building 2. Park 3. Street Peace Activist, first woman to run for a seat in the NS Legislature 14-Aug-12
Myles Goodwyn Waverley preferred Approved Any Myles Goodwyn is a Canadian musician and founding member of the renowned Canadian rock band, April Wine, which has roots in Waverley, Nova Scotia 17-Oct-23
Patuo'qn Dartmouth (Dartmouth Cove) Reserved Street Mi'kmaw for Driftwood 22-Mar-22
Pearleen Oliver Urban Core (Lucasville preferred) Reserved Any Religious and human rights leader, researcher, author, woman of the year award YWCA 23-Jul-13
Peter Cox Halifax (Downtown preferred) Approved Park Official Town Crier of Halifax, represented Halifax and Nova Scotia travelling abroad, started the Town Crier Competition in Halifax 16-Jul-19
Piers Cove Bedford Approved Street Original name for the mouth of Nine Mile River 21-Jun-11
Plamuipkl HRM Approved Street Mi'kmaw for Peppermint 22-Mar-22
Port Wallace Dartmouth (Port Wallace Neighbourhood) Reserved Street Named after the Hon. Michael Wallace, member of the Nova Scotia Legislature and President of the Shubenacadie Canal Co. 8-May-18
Rae's Awareness, Rehtaeh Parsons Memorial Walk or Rae's Awareness Memorial Walk Cole Harbour preferred Approved Park feature or Trail The Rehtaeh Parsons Society focuses on wellness through the education, awareness and prevention of sexualized violence and cyber abuse, and one of their slogans is "Rae's Awareness" 22-Mar-22
Rear Admiral Leonard Murray Halifax (Downtown preferred) Approved Street or Park Only Canadian to command an Allied theatre of operations during WWII 16-Jul-19
Reconciliation Halifax Reserved Street Reconciliation is about establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Aboriginal [Indigenous] and non-Aboriginal peoples in this country 28-Jun-22
Robert Thomson Hammonds Plains Approved Park Played a pivotal role in the development of the infrastructure needed to build the village of Hammonds Plains 12-Nov-24
Rocky Jones Halifax Approved Street Lawyer and Canadian civil rights pioneer. Pursued activism in Halifax, founded Kwacha House, and Awarded Order of Nova Scotia 28-Jun-22
Sarah Jane O'Reilly District 11 Approved Building Helped save lives from the sinking SS Atlantic and care for survivors 31-Aug-21
Sir Frederick Fraser Bedford Approved Street Sir Fraser, blind from youth, worked ceaselessly for better conditions for the blind in Nova Scotia. He founded a school for the blind in 1867 and was Knighted by the King 21-Jun-11
Suoman HRM Reserved Street Mi'kmaw for Beech Nut 22-Mar-22
The Princess Louise Fusiliers Halifax Commons Area Approved Park Feature The Princess Louise Fusiliers is an infantry battalion of the Canadian Army Primary Reserve that is based in Halifax's historic North Park Armoury 16-Jul-19
Tupsi HRM Reserved Street Mi'kmaw for Alder Tree 22-Mar-22
Wabanaki HRM Approved Any The Mi’kmaq Nation belonged to a much larger tribal grouping known as the ‘Wabanaki Confederacy’ 13-Dec-22
Wasoqiman HRM Approved Street Mi'kmaw for Red Ground Berries 22-Mar-22
Wayne Harrett Eastern Passage Reserved Street Made significant contributions to the Eastern Passage community and Nova Scotia's broadcasting industry 12-Nov-24
Wela'lin HRM Approved Any Mi'kmaw for Thank You 13-Dec-22
William Davey Halifax Reserved Street One of the first settlers in the Rockingham/Bedford Highway area. Established an inn called Four Mile House, which became a stop for the NS Railway 16-Jul-19
William Mackenzie Bedford Approved Street Was the town’s stationmaster for over 50 years. His son Luther was a renowned physician in New York who retired to Bedford and lived to be 101 years old 21-Jun-11
William Sabatier Bedford Approved Street Mr Sabatier, was the 3rd owner of the Scot Manor House and played a prominent part in early development of Halifax and Shubenacadie Canal 21-Jun-11
William White Halifax (North End preferred) Approved Street or Park Canadian missionary and WWI chaplain, the only Black chaplain in the British Army during the war 21-Jul-15
William Yeadon Gray Park Bedford or Halifax Approved Park Prominent landowner and hotel operator, businessman in the Princes Lodge neighbourhood 21-Jun-11
Wowkwis HRM Approved Street Mi'kmaw for Fox/Foxes 22-Mar-22