The Halifax Club was a private club in Halifax, Nova Scotia that was established in 1862. The club served as a meeting place for business-minded men and women. It was a place where they can "meet, toast the day's successes, dine or simply relax in a warm atmosphere of history and tradition." The club had a substantial art collection including a self-portrait of Benjamin West and a painting by Robert Field. The club was built by George Lang.
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History
On January 22, 1862, 15 distinguished gentlemen of Halifax met in the Hollis Street office of Robie Uniacke to organize what was to become known as The Halifax Club. These men, whose names served as a Who's Who of Halifax at that time, were Edward Kenny, William A. Black, Mathers Byles Almon, Edward Binney, Captain W.W. Lyttleton, Colonel W.J. Myers, S.A. White, James C. Cogswell, Henry Pryor, John Tobin, Robert Morrow, Alfred G. Jones, M.B. Almon Jr. and William Cunard. Many of these men were also members of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, North British Society and the Chebucto Grays.
After many years of declining membership and financial difficulties, the Club and Building were purchased by developer Steve Caryi in 2015. He continued to operate the club through the Caryi Group, hosting weddings and other events, until his death and subsequent financial problems forced its closure in February 2025.
Notable members
Sir Robert Borden
Sir Sandford Flemming
Thomas Head Raddall
Alexander Keith (Canadian politician)
Charles Tupper
Edward Kenny
Sidney Culverwell Oland