Halifax West, ns

The military and its associated industries play a large role in the economy of Halifax West. The Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot at Bedford (CFAD Bedford) houses all the ammunition for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Atlantic fleet, known as Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT).

The Port of Halifax plays a major role in the local economy. CN’s Rockingham Rail Yard is part of the Port of Halifax and is found on the Bedford Basin.

Halifax West is home to numerous small businesses as well as growing information technology and financial services sectors.