Halifax Hotel Is On The Road To Restoration

The Halifax Hotel is uncovering history, one tile at a time, as renovations continue at the beloved local establishment.

In an update shared earlier last week, managers confirmed the bar has been fully prepped and is now awaiting its glass-finish coating, with LED strip lighting ordered to illuminate the bar-face tiles. Management advises the community that the styling of the venue will remain true to the era of the hotel, adding that the tiles behind the bar have been removed and replaced with Super Grip P5 rated surfaces to ensure staff safety.

Over the course of the demolition process, builders have uncovered several unexpected surprises, including when contractors stripped the foyer to find layers of the building’s history hidden underneath a humble bar tile.

Unfortunately, the processes taken in previous renovations will ultimately prevent the full restoration of some of the hotel’s original elements, however managers remain determined that they’ll successfully reflect the Halifax Hotel’s rich history upon the renovation’s final completion.

“Regrettably, the staircase will need to be removed and replaced due to structural integrity issues, and building standard codes out of our control, along with significant re-bracing or full replacement of the second floor – while this is a difficult decision, safety and longevity come first,” said the Halifax Hotel’s managers, Luke and Joe.

“We’re going hard and are incredibly excited to restore this beautiful building to its timeless 1930s glory. There’s a big road ahead, and the continued support of our community truly means the world to us.”