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

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

AU$144
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

AU$179
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Old Town Lunenburg

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

AU$196
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

AU$116
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Halifax Walking Food Tour

Halifax Walking Food Tour

AU$207
per adult
Halifax Walking Food Tour
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

AU$291
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley 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
The price is AU$318 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$318
20 July - 21 July
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! (4,245 reviews)
"Good location and price"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$329 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$329
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,974 reviews)
"Location is awesome You can walk to dining,shopping, and right next to the Citadel.Close to the City Gardens as well.The Complimentary breakfast each day was amazing with great hours. Hot tub,gym, and rooftop patio were a bonus! Very clean and bed was comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is AU$211 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$211
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,446 reviews)
"We loved the convenience of the location and comfort of the beds. The breakfast that was included was very underwhelming, but overall it was a great stay."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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$296 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$296
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,418 reviews)
"Front desk staff great! Friendly, happy, and provided great recommendations for local coffee and bakery shop."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
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$348 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$348
5 Aug - 6 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! (1,536 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$438 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$438
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,377 reviews)
"Great staff very clean"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Prince George Hotel
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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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