Open Data Downloads
There are a number of files that are too large to store within the Open Data Catalogue therefore the files are store on our server. Links are provided below to download the data directly from the server.
Halifax Green Network Plan (HGNP)
Data is contained in one zip file, therefore you must download all files together. All metadata is provided in PDF format.
Please see Halifax Green Network Plan Data Package document for more information.
Download Zip file (5 GB)
| Dataset Name | Metadata Document |
|---|---|
| HGNP Essential Corridors | Metadata |
| HGNP Important Corridors | Metadata |
| HGNP Natural Vegetation Patches Large | Metadata |
| HGNP Ecological Open Space Values | Metadata |
| HGNP Overlapping Values Ecology Working Socio-Cultural | Metadata |
| HGNP Socio-Cultural Landscape Values | Metadata |
| HGNP Working Landscapes Open Space Values | Metadata |
| HGNP Working Landscapes Overlap Ecology Socio-Cultural | Metadata |
Halifax Transit
Halifax Transit has launched the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) open data feed to developers as a beta release. This data is used by Google and other third-party developers to create apps for use by the public. Halifax Transit publishes two GTFS feeds: one that contains static schedule data and one that contains real-time information, reported live from buses on the road. Click on the links below to download.
During this time, Halifax is monitoring the service for any issues and it may be necessary to turn off the service to address any technical issues that may come up. Users of the real-time data may experience downtime, inaccuracies in data quality, etc. until the Halifax Transit team has resolved any issues that were found.
Transit Specifications
Any changes to the Transit Data Feeds will be posted to the Halifax Transit social media channel @hfxtransit.Don't use the official Halifax Transit logo or system map. Only Halifax Transit gets to use official copyrighted items to let customers know they’re getting info directly from the source rather than other places that use municipal open data. See other terms of use for open data.
Transit Static Scheduling Data
| Dataset Name | Metadata Document |
|---|---|
| Transit Static Scheduling Data | Metadata |
Transit Real-Time Scheduling Data
| Dataset Name | Metadata Document |
|---|---|
| Trip Updates | Metadata |
| Alerts | Metadata |
| Vehicle Positions | Metadata |
LiDAR
Two sets of LiDAR are available. The 2007 is limited in coverage. Please see the LiDAR map [PDF] for the coverage extent.
The 2018 LiDAR covers the entire Halifax Regional Municipality and includes both topographic and topo-bathymetric data. LiDAR datasets are in ZIP format and metadata is provided in PDF format. Click on the links below to download.
2007 LiDAR
| Dataset Name | File Size | Metadata Document |
|---|---|---|
| LiDAR DEM 1M 2007 | 5.5 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DEM 2M 2007 | 1.4 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DEM 5M 2007 | 233.8 MB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DSM 1M 2007 | 5.7 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DSM 2M 2007 | 1.4 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DSM 5M 2007 | 234.9 MB | Metadata |
2018 LiDAR
| Dataset Name | File Size | Metadata Document |
|---|---|---|
| LiDAR DEM 1M 2018 | 23.3 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DEM 2M 2018 | 6.2 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DEM 5M 2018 | 1.1 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DSM 1M 2018 | 21.6 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DSM 2M 2018 | 5.7 GB | Metadata |
| LiDAR DSM 5M 2018 | 997 MB | Metadata |
Tree Canopy
A polygon representation of trees within the urban & rural portion of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The tree canopy is grouped by GSA community. Tree canopy polygons may represent tree groups, not individuals. Scale ranges are defined. Deciduous areas may be underestimated. The 2019-2022 layer reflects removals only; growth isn’t captured. File format is a zipped file geodatabase (.gdb)
| Dataset Name | File Size | Metadata Document |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Canopy | 3.1 GB | Metadata |
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