Some of the Foundation’s completed projects are as follows:

The Sir Samuel Cunard Memorial
This life-size bronze statue of one of Halifax’s most famous and influential native sons, was created by sculptor Peter Bustin, and shows Cunard standing beside a ship’s telegraph, symbolic of steamship travel. It is located on the boardwalk overlooking the site of the Cunard Wharf on Halifax’s waterfront, beside the present cruise ship terminal.

The BellaRose Centre for the Arts
(formerly Theatre Halifax): The Foundation sponsored a wall in the foyer of the Centre at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, to serve as a space for local artists to display their work. (www.theatrehalifax.ca)

Metro Turning Point Centre
The Foundation provided funding for the purchase of laundry equipment for the use of the clients of the Centre.

A Water Fountain at Sullivan’s Pond in Historic Downtown Dartmouth
This significant water feature enhances the treasured and historic Sullivan’s Pond and is a major focal point of the Sullivan’s Pond Park.

Tree Lighting Project at the Grand Parade
A major contribution was made to this downtown Halifax beautification project, to highlight the historic space outside Halifax City Hall at the Grand Parade.

Halifax Explosion Memorial Book
Funds were provided to undertake the research necessary to properly identify the victims of the 1917 Halifax Explosion and to compile this information in a Memorial Book. This book now resides, and is suitable displayed, in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Victoria Park project
This project contributed to the restoration and installation of lighting in the historic Victoria Park, across from the Public Gardens in downtown Halifax.

Sackville Rivers Association
This provided funding to assist with the restoration of a section of the Sackville River as part of the ongoing work of the Sackville Rivers Association.

Oyster Pond Walk
Funding was provided to assist with the development of a Nature Trail in the Oyster Pond area of the Eastern Shore.

Waterfront Development Improvement
A grant was made to assist with the erection of benches along the waterfront on the Halifax side of the harbour.

Markers of Distinction
This extensive project saw the installation of a series of unique enameled descriptive plaques mounted on natural quarried stone markers, throughout Halifax Regional Municipality. Each marker is dedicated to describing and commemorating various events, people and places, which shaped the heritage of the many communities within HRM.

Community Tree Planting
The Halifax Foundation facilitated the planting of 500 maple saplings throughout Metro, in 1999-2000, in honour of the 250th Anniversary of the first permanent settlement of Halifax and Dartmouth.

City Hall Clocks
The Foundation installed chimes in the City Hall tower to mark the 1995 G-7 Summit in Halifax. In 1999, it placed two clock faces in the tower, one permanently fixed at the exact moment, 9:04:35, of the Halifax Explosion.

Relocation of the historic Dockyard Clock Tower
This project involved the coordination of the move, and installation, of this historic clock, which was a gift from the Navy. It was relocated to Chebucto Landing, the founding site of Halifax, on the waterfront near the Ferry Terminal.

Canadian Immigration Heritage Centre
The Foundation made a substantial capital contribution to the development of the Centre at Pier 21 on the Halifax Waterfront.

New Colours for the 78th Highlanders
New Queen’s and Regimental Colours were provided for the historic 78th Highland Regiment at the Citadel.  The Colours Plaque

The Discovery Centre
Seed funding was provided for the establishment of the Discovery Centre. 

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