Downtown Dartmouth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

4/5(1 review)

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

Activities

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

NZ$149
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Peggy's cove

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

NZ$195
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

NZ$120
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove
Old Town Lunenburg

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

NZ$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

NZ$181
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
See The Halifax City Tour

Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour

NZ$79
per adult
Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Dartmouth Hotel Deals

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 NZ$360 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$360
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,356 reviews)
"Garage parking was easy."

Reviewed on 15 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 NZ$274 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$274
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,742 reviews)
"Restaurant was great with a big selection on their menu. Transportation to and from the airport was quick and pleasant."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is NZ$281 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$281
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,570 reviews)
"Nice stay!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$321 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$321
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (720 reviews)
"excellent vibe. friendly staff. felt very safe traveling alone to a place i'd never been before. food and drink options were abundant. groovy decor. 10 out of 10."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Moxy Halifax Downtown
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$346 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$346
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,674 reviews)
"Location is close to waterfront. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are great!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$498 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$498
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,752 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dartmouth

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Harbourview

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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