Canada Halifax Mission
Mission leaders
Steve and Deborah Montgomery
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 202 Brownlow Ave Unit F Bldg F, Dartmouth NS B3B 1T5, Canada
- Phone
- 1-902-468-2718
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Cross-border packages from the U.S. may incur duties and brokerage fees; USPS (handed to Canada Post) is often cheaper than couriers.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter · about 1218 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F / 1°C | 19°F / -7°C | 117 mm |
| Feb | 34°F / 1°C | 18°F / -8°C | 108 mm |
| Mar | 40°F / 5°C | 25°F / -4°C | 106 mm |
| Apr | 50°F / 10°C | 34°F / 1°C | 101 mm |
| May | 61°F / 16°C | 43°F / 6°C | 84 mm |
| Jun | 71°F / 21°C | 53°F / 12°C | 104 mm |
| Jul | 78°F / 25°C | 61°F / 16°C | 94 mm |
| Aug | 77°F / 25°C | 61°F / 16°C | 89 mm |
| Sep | 70°F / 21°C | 55°F / 13°C | 92 mm |
| Oct | 60°F / 15°C | 46°F / 8°C | 103 mm |
| Nov | 47°F / 8°C | 35°F / 2°C | 123 mm |
| Dec | 37°F / 3°C | 24°F / -4°C | 116 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, French
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Halifax Nova Scotia Temple — Operating (14 November 1999) · ~0 km
- Portland Maine Temple — Announced (14 December 2025) · ~544 km
The Church in Canada
- Official Languages
- French
- Church Membership
- 211,581
- Congregations
- 501 (359 Wards, 142 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 6
- Operating Temples
- 9
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Halifax
- Currency
- CAD
- Country code
- +1
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Politeness and apologizing are cultural norms.
- Winters are long and cold in most areas: dress in layers.
- In Quebec, greet in French first.
Foods: Poutine, Maple syrup treats, Butter tarts, Tim Hortons coffee shops (choose hot chocolate)
Family groups
- Canada East (Halifax, Toronto, Montreal) Moms Group
- Canada Halifax Mission Moms and Friends (LDS) Group
- Pres. Lynn Blake (2000-03) Halifax Mission
- Pres. Byron Christensen (1997-2000) Mission Group
- Canada Halifax Mission Facebook Group
- Canada East Missions (Toronto, Montreal, Halifax) Group
- Canada Halifax Missionaries 1982ish Facebook Group
- Canada Halifax Mission – Miller Years 1994-97 Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources