--- title: Seton Ridge Halifax Urban Village | Southwest Properties description: Explore Seton Ridge, a 63-acre urban village near downtown Halifax with homes, green space, retail, trails, and project updates from Southwest Properties. image: https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/raw_assets/public/seton-ridge-theme/images/SR-Logo_Social_Square.jpg --- [![SR-Logo\_Variation\_RGB (3)](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/SR-Logo_Variation_RGB%20(3).jpg)](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#top) [About](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#experience) [Amenities](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#amenities) [Updates](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#timeline) [Our Partners](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#partners) [Register To Receive Updates](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#form) × ![SR-Logo\_Variation\_RGB (3)](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/SR-Logo_Variation_RGB%20(3).jpg) [About](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#experience) [Amenities](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#amenities) [Updates](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#timeline) [Our Partners](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#partners) # A community near the heart of the city with a heart of its own ## Introducing Seton Ridge – Halifax’s Urban Village Overlooking the Bedford Basin and just 2 km from downtown Halifax, Seton Ridge by Southwest Properties, is a thoughtfully designed community where sustainability, connection, and liveability are built into the blueprints. With readily walkable streets, abundant green spaces, and active transportation routes, Seton Ridge features a vibrant town core that houses everything residents might need – all close to home. Seton Ridge captures the heart — the feeling that can only come from being home. [View our plan details](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#map) ## Thoughtfully designed with the future in mind The expansive 63-acre Motherhouse Lands site of Seton Ridge will be home for thousands of new residents, with buildings that suit the needs of people of any lifestyle. From single family homes to multi-unit buildings, construction will integrate sustainable principles that guide green building practices, growth and future development. Seton Ridge is a testament to how form and function can be brought together beautifully and responsibly. ![Top Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container.png) It takes a village to make a home ![Bottom Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container%20(1).png) ![Decorative Right Image](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/shutterstock_1392808883.png) ![Top Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container.png) It takes a village to make a home ![Bottom Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container%20(1).png) ![shutterstock\_1123013393-1](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/shutterstock_1123013393-1.png) ## Space to Thrive Working in partnership with Halifax Regional Municipality, Seton Ridge will preserve the natural beauty of this land at the edge of the Bedford Basin. Preserved green spaces will be entwined throughout the neighbourhood, accentuated by parks and interconnected walking trails. It’s not simply a space for buildings; Seton Ridge is designed to foster a vibrant, active, and socially connected community where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. Discover: - • A preserved natural pond - • New walking trails throughout the community - • Sports field with soccer facilities - • Multi use courts including tennis & pickleball - • An outdoor performance stage ![Top Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container-2.png) Our vision is to create a vibrant community where residents can thrive. ![Bottom Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container%20(1)-2.png) ![Top Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container-2.png) Our vision is to create a vibrant community where residents can thrive. ![Bottom Decorative Line](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container%20(1)-2.png) ## All amenities, just a walk away. With 166,000 sq. ft. of retail space, a vibrant central core, and a short commute to downtown Halifax, everything you need is only a short walk, cycle or ride away from the steps of your Seton Ridge home. ![Live](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Live.svg) ### Live From single-family homes to modern apartments, every building is thoughtfully placed within a landscape of parks, trails, and vibrant public spaces – and all just a heartbeat from Mount Saint Vincent University. ![shop](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/shop.svg) ### Shop Residents can easily stroll to a nearby assortment of markets, cafés, boutiques, and shops featuring the essentials for everyday living. ![work](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/work.svg) ### Work Active transportation routes are threaded throughout the community to make the 2 km commute to downtown Halifax simple, sustainable, and stress-free. ![Play](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/play.svg) ### Play Residents of all ages can embrace an active lifestyle amid abundant green spaces, scenic walking trails, sports facilities, and an inviting outdoor event area. ## Development Timeline 2024 Southwest Properties and the Halifax Regional Municipality sign-off on the Seton Ridge design and subdivision agreement. 2025 Road infrastructure work throughout the community. 2027 First pad ready. ![FL\_141006\_313](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/FL_141006_313.png) ## Site & Community Updates ### Upcoming NPSI Overnight Work - Bedford Highway [NOTICE HERE](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Seton%20Ridge%20Update%20-%20August%2026%2c%202026.pdf?hsLang=en) ### Site Update - June 19th, 2026 Update [NOTICE HERE](http://southwest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-Seton-Update-.pdf) ### Water Disruption - April 7th, 2026 [NOTICE HERE](http://southwest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2403602-Notice_of_Construction_Watermain-Tie-In-Easement-4-260323-APPROVED.pdf) ### Site Update - December 10th, 2025 [NOTICE HERE](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Seton%20Update%20December%209th.pdf?hsLang=en) ### Site Blasting Notice - September 27th, 2025 [NOTICE HERE](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Notification-of-Blasting.pdf?hsLang=en) ### Community Notices Community / Site Update – August, 2025 [READ HERE](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Seton-Ridge-Update-August-27-2025-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Register your interest Sign-Up to register and receive additional information as Seton Ridge takes shape. [Registration](https://setonridge.southwest.ca#form) Home to 6,500 residents ![Container](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container.jpg) 163 single family homes ![Container-1](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container-1.jpg) 2,800 units within multi-unit buildings ![Container-2](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container-2.jpg) Just 5-minutes to downtown Halifax ![Container-3](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Container-3.jpg) ![SWP3297-SetonRidgeLandingPage-Map-Final\_page-0001](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/SWP3297-SetonRidgeLandingPage-Map-Final_page-0001.jpg) ## Built on Legacy Seton Ridge is founded on the legacy of the Sisters of Charity, whose roots run deep in Nova Scotia.Their legacy is honoured in this $1.6 billion development that embodies shared values and harmony between the natural environment and modern living. ## Our Partners We’ve partnered with trusted local builders and companies, known for their quality and reputation. Together, we’re creating a community built to the highest standards. - **Southwest Properties –** Bringing 9 mixed use buildings for a combined 1,683 suites & 166,000 sq ft of retail space - **Dexter Construction** \> Will complete the road build and infastructure - **Lawen Group | Dexel | Paramount** \> Will build 6 mixed use buildings for a total of 1,100 apartments and 30% retail - **Clayton Developments | Cresco** \> Will design, construct and sell the 163 single family homes - The project is financed by the **RBC** ![](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/southwest_logo-300x167.png) ![](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/dexter-logo.png) ![](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/Lawen%20Group.png) ![](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/DEXEL_colour.png) ![](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/clayton%20cresco%20combo_stacked.png) ![](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/RBC_logo_cmyk.png) ## Register for Seton Ridge Register to learn more about living at Seton Ridge. By registering, you will receive email updates when we are ready to share more on this project. ![SETON 3 (1)-2](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/SETON%203%20(1)-2.jpg) ![Footer Logo](https://setonridge.southwest.ca/hubfs/SR-Logo_Variation_RGB%20(2).jpg) Phone: (902) 422-6412 | Email: [info@southwest.ca](mailto:info@southwest.ca) ©2025 Southwest Properties | Privacy Policy