Private company

Union Bank of Halifax

Former bank in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada1

The Union Bank of Halifax was granted a charter by the government of Canada in 1856 and established its head office at the corner of Hollis and Prince Streets in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The driving force behind the bank, and its first chairman, was Halifax businessman and former mayor, William Machin Stairs (1789–1865).2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1856Founded1
  • HeadquartersHalifax1
Union Bank Halifax Canada
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The Union Bank of Halifax was granted a charter by the government of Canada in 1856 and established its head office at the corner of Hollis and Prince Streets in the port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The driving force behind the bank, and its first chairman, was Halifax businessman and former mayor, William Machin Stairs (1789–1865).2

Leadership

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Board members and other officers (1)

Timeline

  1. 1856Founded Founded1

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