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

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

AU$136
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

AU$178
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

AU$110
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

AU$195
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

AU$166
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
See The Halifax City Tour

Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour

AU$72
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 AU$329 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$329
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! (4,372 reviews)
"Good bang for buck !"

Reviewed on 19 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 AU$256 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$256
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! (1,784 reviews)
"All good with our whole experience"

Reviewed on 18 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 AU$257 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$257
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! (1,585 reviews)
"The only thing not work the wash room door was not closed nor open properly."

Reviewed on 19 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 AU$294 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$294
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! (734 reviews)
"The staff is amazing. Everyone of them went above and beyond. Could not do enough for us. Only downside was limited places to store clothing etc. no cupboards or closets. Just hangers beside the tv. Would have been ok for one or two nights. Great shower. Comfortable bed. Not in the most convenient ..."

Reviewed on 19 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 AU$316 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$316
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! (1,694 reviews)
Pleasant and comfortable stay.
"Great Halifax location across from the beautiful public gardens. Many restaurants and points of interest nearby. Short walk to the boardwalk or Citadel. Well maintained classic hotel property. Hotel has a historical feel which fits the Halifax history. Very pleasant staff. Hotel has nice amenities. ..."

Reviewed on 19 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 AU$434 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$434
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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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