Downtown Dartmouth Travel Guide

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Dartmouth
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Popular places to visit

Ferry Terminal Park

Ferry Terminal Park is just one of the places to see in Dartmouth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Ferry Terminal Park

Alderney Landing

Enjoy a performance at Alderney Landing, a theatre with a story to tell in Dartmouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Alderney Landing

Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dartmouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum

Sullivans Pond Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sullivans Pond Park during your travels in Dartmouth. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sullivans Pond Park

Quaker House

You can browse the exhibits at Quaker House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Dartmouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Quaker House

Dartmouth Crossing

During your visit to Dartmouth, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dartmouth Crossing. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Dartmouth Crossing

Things to do

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

£70
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

£87
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

£56
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Old Town Lunenburg

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

£95
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

£81
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
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Top hotels in Downtown Dartmouth

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £158 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£158
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,339 reviews)
"The only compliant is the parking- it is insane. Complicated to find the parkade and then a 10 min walk to the hotel. Insane!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

The Barrington Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is £127 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£127
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Goffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,725 reviews)
"Perfect spot before or after your flight"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Atlantica Hotel Halifax

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

4 out of 5
1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS
The price is £151 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£151
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,273 reviews)
Great stay
"We stayed for one night but i must say customer service was exceptional. The front office staff was so courteous and prompt. Would definitely go back."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is £130 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£130
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,563 reviews)
"AC in room was very weak. Pool had way too much chlorine that it caused my kids to have a hard time breathing in the pool area. Hotel is new and room is very clean and comfortable. Easy location to get downtown or across the bridge to Halifax. My kids enjoyed the slide in the pool area for the time ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is £191 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£191
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,743 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to everything, friendly staff. Hot tub is great & food is cheaper than most hotels, and better"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Inn on the Lake

Inn on the Lake

3 out of 5
3009 Highway 2, Fall River, NS
The price is £142 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£142
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fall River. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Old school and quaint hotel, a bit dated but clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Inn on the Lake
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dartmouth

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Harbourview

3/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Harbourview and surrounding area, you can visit Dartmouth Sportsplex and Angus L. Macdonald Bridge.

Harbourview

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