Halifax condo buildings · Updated October 13, 2026
The Vüze
5599 Fenwick St, Halifax · Also known as Fenwick Tower, Fenwick Place
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The Vüze, still called Fenwick Tower by most Haligonians, is a 33-storey brutalist apartment tower in Halifax's South End, completed in 1971. At 106 metres it was the tallest building in Atlantic Canada until 2023 and remains second on Halifax's tall-building list.
- Address
- 5599 Fenwick St, Halifax
- Neighbourhood
- South End
- Completed
- 1971
- Storeys
- 33
- Height
- 106 m
- Towers
- 1
- Developer
- Not verified (original developer); owned by Templeton Properties since 2009
- Transit
- Served by Halifax Transit bus routes; stop-level transit data has not been added yet
About The Vüze
The tower sits between Fenwick Street and South Street. Its original developer pitched it as the largest residential project east of Toronto, but financial problems left it unfinished, and Dalhousie University bought it and ran it as student housing for decades.
Templeton Properties bought the building from Dalhousie in 2009 and refurbished the apartments. It was renamed The Vüze after the refurbishment. It has four elevators, including an express car that serves only the basement, lobby and top floors.
Wikipedia gives 106 m and 33 storeys in its summary and tall-building list, but a passage on Templeton's renovation says two added floors raised the height to 120 m. We use 106 m and 33 storeys. No reliable unit count was found, so none is shown.
Where The Vüze is
The Vüze is at 5599 Fenwick St in South End. Served by Halifax Transit bus routes; stop-level transit data has not been added yet.
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The Vüze building amenities
- Fitness centre
- Three levels of underground parking
- Express elevator to the top floors
Wikipedia's article on the building, which describes the fitness centre added on conversion to rental apartments, the parking levels and the elevators. Not a complete amenity list.
The Vüze photos
The Vüze reviews: the Google rating
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Who The Vüze suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit for
Renters or buyers who want the most recognizable tower in the South End and a South End location; Dalhousie University owned it for decades.
Look elsewhere if you are
You need a verified unit count or amenity list before deciding; neither was available from a reliable source for this page.
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The Vüze FAQ
How tall is The Vüze?
Wikipedia and Halifax's planning records give 106 metres and 33 storeys. It was the tallest building in Atlantic Canada from 1971 until 2023.
Is The Vüze the same building as Fenwick Tower?
Yes. It was completed as Fenwick Place, was generally called Fenwick Tower, and was renamed The Vüze after Templeton Properties bought it from Dalhousie University in 2009 and refurbished it.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: The Vüze
- Wikipedia: List of tallest buildings in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Halifax planning Case 19293: 5599 Fenwick Street (Fenwick Tower Property)
Researched October 13, 2026. Ratings and resident opinion change; check the linked sources for the latest before making a decision.