Development Rumours - Page 46

kph06 · #**901** Posted **Nov 16, 2010, 7:23 PM**

The DQ site and surrounding sites are still listed as having two seperate owners.

halifaxboyns · #**902** Posted **Nov 16, 2010, 8:42 PM**

Interesting rumors...we can only hope

musicman · #**903** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 1:21 AM**

I've heard today that the DQ owners just up and left, it supposedly had nothing to do with the landlords. (the truth is probably somewhere in-between) The sock-it-to-ya place is going to be torn down along with the two buildings behind it and the first floor is going to be a new TD bank... And supposedly the appartments above City Centre atlantic are going to be starting in may.

fenwick16 · #**904** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 1:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by musicman

I've heard today that the DQ owners just up and left, it supposedly had nothing to do with the landlords. (the truth is probably somewhere in-between)

I wonder why they would want to give up that corner unless they were promised something as good or better. Was the DQ normally busy?

musicman · #**905** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 1:34 AM**

It seemed busy enough but who really knows... Rent may have been nuts, who knows what the costs associated with that site where. It does seem kinda crazy to give up that corner but who knows..

mcmcclassic · #**906** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 2:09 AM**

If the DQ is closed for good, they should take the ice cream cakes that are still in the freezer home

cormiermax · #**907** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 2:19 AM**

I'm a bit sad to see the old DQ close, have a lot of childhood memory's from that place. Hopefully a major development will be announced soon.

kph06 · #**908** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 4:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by mcmcclassic

If the DQ is closed for good, they should take the ice cream cakes that are still in the freezer home

Haha, I'm quite concerned, I think the next closest DQ that sells ice cream cakes is on Dutch Village Rd. I don't know if I can make that drive quick enough before it melts.

halifaxboyns · #**909** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 4:40 AM**

When I was growing up in Halifax; I always remember that DQ being very busy during the summer - even installing (briefly) a window out onto the street. i'm not sure if they still use that anymore or not.

I know during many pride parades, we (my friends and I) would get an ice cream while waiting for the parade to start. I think during this time of year; they didn't do very well.

Sad to see it go but bring on something better!

DigitalNinja · #**910** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 12:27 PM**

I'm not sad to see it go DQ has been going downhill lately. Last time I got ice cream there, it was all ice, no cream. (No flavor, just water it tasted like).

How many buildings are here between SGR and the Trillium? Wonder how many high rises you could fit between...

JET · #**911** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 12:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by DigitalNinja

I'm not sad to see it go DQ has been going downhill lately. Last time I got ice cream there, it was all ice, no cream. (No flavor, just water it tasted like).

How many buildings are here between SGR and the Trillium? Wonder how many high rises you could fit between...

There are a couple of very nice houses between the DQ and Trillium; I think that at least one, maybe two, are registered heritage properties.

http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-housing-comme...t-Retail-Office-Space-W0QQAdIdZ242645644
1485 is for lease. The house right next to Trillium is so-so. The house in between is quite nice.

sdm · #**912** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 2:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by JET

There are a couple of very nice houses between the DQ and Trillium; I think that at least one, maybe two, are registered heritage properties.

http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-housing-comme...t-Retail-Office-Space-W0QQAdIdZ242645644
1485 is for lease. The house right next to Trillium is so-so. The house in between is quite nice.

I believe the Asante building was recently sold and is now rented as well. So if there is a development it will be interesting how it is placed.

coolmillion · #**913** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 2:34 PM**

I can't say I'll be sad to see DQ go... other locations in the burbs and much better ice cream available elsewhere downtown. But I still sympathize with sentimental attachment

Does anyone remember the REAL ice cream parlour that used to occupy that space in the late 80s? I remember it having colourful hanging light fixtures and brass rails. Or did I dream that such a place existed??

JET · #**914** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 3:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by coolmillion

I can't say I'll be sad to see DQ go... other locations in the burbs and much better ice cream available elsewhere downtown. But I still sympathize with sentimental attachment

Does anyone remember the REAL ice cream parlour that used to occupy that space in the late 80s? I remember it having colourful hanging light fixtures and brass rails. Or did I dream that such a place existed??

There was a candy shop on the corner. (I think that it was the Candy Bowl that later moved to Quinpool and then closed in 2006)
Around the corner on Sp Garden, mid 80's, between the Farmer's Dairy shop and the Greek Donair there was a 'hole in the wall' that sold home-made ice cream, twas very good

halifaxboyns · #**915** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 6:45 PM**

Sorry but really good ice cream to me; will always be cows ice cream on the waterfront!

cormiermax · #**916** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 6:53 PM**

Amen to that!

Dmajackson · #**917** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by halifaxboyns

Sorry but really good ice cream to me; will always be cows ice cream on the waterfront!

If you crave it there is a location open on the main drag of Banff. Only a day trip drive from Calgary.

You'd think a city nickname Cow-town should have a Cow's Ice Cream location.

Keith P. · #**918** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 9:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by coolmillion

I can't say I'll be sad to see DQ go... other locations in the burbs and much better ice cream available elsewhere downtown. But I still sympathize with sentimental attachment

Does anyone remember the REAL ice cream parlour that used to occupy that space in the late 80s? I remember it having colourful hanging light fixtures and brass rails. Or did I dream that such a place existed??

That was Swensen's. A franchise operation. It was very good -- they had a Pina Colada ice cream I loved.

http://www.swensens.com/

Someone else referred to a candy store being there. There was one once, but I don't think it was the Candy Bowl in that location. They did used to be on SGR, but I think it was down the block on the other side of the street. I do recall going to the one where DQ is now and buying the odd item, but I cannot recall the name. I think it might have been run by the people who ran the Lakonia olive oil operation upstairs -- I bought their olive oil in that store along with an occasional good cigar back when I enjoyed those.

kph06 · #**919** Posted **Nov 17, 2010, 10:06 PM**

The Rose Bowl use to be on Spring Garden at one point I believe

Northend Guy · #**920** Posted **Nov 19, 2010, 3:10 PM**

Another Church biting the dust? Recently heard that the Fort Massey United Church on the Corner of Queen & Tobin is closing...presumably this will become apartments? The only tidbit I heard is that is closing. Maybe someone else has heard somthing?