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Gerard Hall

Live close to shops, restaurants and classes

The 12-storey Gerard Hall is home to 312 students during the academic year. You'll find it in the heart of downtown on Sexton Campus, on Morris Street near Queen Street. Gerard Hall is less than a 15-minute walk to Studley Campus.

Gerard Hall features single, double (two twin beds) and super single (large single), and loft double rooms furnished with a bed, bureau and desk for each student.

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Aerial photo of Gerard Hall, looking out to the Halifax Harbour.

Take a look inside Gerard Hall

Gerard Hall on AV¾ãÀÖ²¿'s Sexton Campus
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Some minor details, room configurations, or finishings may have changed since this video and virtual tour were created. Please contact the Residence Office if you have questions. 

More about Gerard Hall

A great fit for

  • all genders

  • first-year, returning & transfer students

  • students taking classes on our Sexton Campus

Meal plan

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Setting

Regular and quiet noise levels

Facilities

  • shared, all-gender washrooms with private toilet and shower stalls

  • 24-hour front desk

  • elevator to all floors

  • 8 kitchens + 1 on the main floor (some kitchens currently under construction)

  • television & large games room on main floor 

  • multipurpose lounges

  • laundry room

  • 2-minute walk to O'Brien dining hall 

Interesting facts about Gerard Hall

  •  Gerard Hall was built in 1967 and was originally used as a residence for nursing students, as it was located directly behind the Halifax Infirmary (hospital). The two buildings were even connected by tunnel during this time! 

  • It was named after Sister Catherine Gerard, former administrator of the Halifax Infirmary. 

  • AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has been operating the residence since 2001.

  • All east-facing rooms (from fourth floor and up) have a wonderful view of the Halifax Harbour. We are also located minutes away from the Seaport Farmer’s Market.

  • The Gerard Hall mascot is the Dragon, celebrated by the beautiful mural in the main lounge. 

Accessibility

Learn more about the accessibility features Dal Residence has to offer and how to request accommodations and assistance.

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The front of Gerard Hall, featuring a large AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ sign and brown brick Gerard Hall building exterior
An aerial photo of Gerard Hall showing the harbour in the background Gerard Hall Aerial
The view from above Gerard Hall showing Halifax Harbour and George's Island Gerard Hall view
Gerard Hall residents enjoy a pair of elevators, making the floors quickly accessible. Gerard Hall elevators
The kitchen in the main floor lounge has a full set of appliances Gerard Hall main lounge kitchen
The ping pong table in the main floor lounge at Gerard Hall. In the background is the dragon wall mural. Gerard Hall main floor lounge ping pong table
The main floor lounge in Gerard Hall featuring a pool table covered in red felt Gerard Hall main lounge pool table
The main floor lounge in Gerard Hall, with plenty of tables for studying and other activities Gerard Hall main floor lounge
The shared laundry room at Gerard Hall has plenty of machines for residents Gerard Hall laundry
One of the floor lounges in Gerard Hall, with lime green paint, comfortable seating and a full kitchen. Gerard Hall lounge
The lounges at Gerard Hall feature comfortable brown leather seating, kitchen islands, and plenty of natural light. Gerard Hall lounge seating
A lounge in Gerard Hall with a large tv and a newly renovated kitchen Gerard Hall lounge kitchen
The bathrooms in Gerard Hall have showers with full height doors for privacy. Gerard Hall bathroom
A single room in Gerard Hall, fully furnished with bed, desk, wardrobe and storage Gerard Hall single room
An adjustable bed in Gerard Hall, with storage drawers underneath Gerard Hall bed
A bed in a spacious super single room in Gerard Hall Gerard Hall super single
Rooms in Gerard Hall include a desk, storage, bed, and wardrobe. Gerard Hall super single
A spacious super single room in Gerard Hall, with large windows and furnishings Gerard Hall super single
Some super single rooms include an attached ensuite bathroom with tub/shower. Gerard Hall super single ensuite
The view of Halifax Harbour from one of the upper floors of Gerard Hall Gerard Hall view
A view from the door of a double room in Gerard Hall Gerard Hall double room
A double room in Gerard Hall with 2 beds, storage, desk, and 2 large windows Gerard Hall double room
Many rooms in Gerard Hall also include an in-room sink. Gerard Hall double room

Disclaimer

These photos represent a sampling of room types available in Gerard Hall. Room layouts may vary depending on their location in the building. For more information on your room, contact the Residence Office.

Contact

Mailing and delivery address:

5303 Morris Street 
PO Box 15000 
Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2