Guidebook for Dartmouth
Drinks & Nightlife
A great neighbourhood pub with live entertainment on weekends. 5 minute walk from the Wharf.
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Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney DrA great neighbourhood pub with live entertainment on weekends. 5 minute walk from the Wharf.
North Brewing Company
899 Portland StCan't beat craft beer and good food.
Jacob's Lounge
106 Portland StreetFairly new, but good reviews so far.
Whiskey's Lounge
27 Portland StA Cheer's kind of feeling to this place.
Crisp maritime breezes, legendary ocean tides and brilliant sunshine meet to create an outstanding terroir on a hillside overlooking the magnificent Gaspereau Valley.
Luckett Vineyards captures the magic of Nova Scotia’s distinctive character through wines that truly are worth phoning home about. Open from May to October, it’s never too early to start planning your visit. Stop in and try their exciting new Buried Red, Phone Box White, Rosetta Rose, along with award-winning favourites including L’Acadie, Tidal Bay, as well as delightful wines made from locally grown fruit.
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Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdCrisp maritime breezes, legendary ocean tides and brilliant sunshine meet to create an outstanding terroir on a hillside overlooking the magnificent Gaspereau Valley.
Luckett Vineyards captures the magic of Nova Scotia’s distinctive character through wines that truly are worth phoning home about. Open from May to October, it’s never too early to start planning your visit. Stop in and try their exciting new Buried Red, Phone Box White, Rosetta Rose, along with award-winning favourites including L’Acadie, Tidal Bay, as well as delightful wines made from locally grown fruit.
The longest operating winery in Nova Scotia and a leader in regional viniculture innovation, Jost Vineyards descends from 400 years of winemaking tradition.
Visit Jost in Malagash, Nova Scotia, just minutes off the Sunrise Trail. Daily you’ll enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours, locally inspired gourmet fare at the Seagrape Café, and browsing their broad selection of wines and wine merchandise in our boutique. Relax by their cozy indoor/outdoor fireplace, grab a picnic basket and hike or bike into the vines, or linger with a glass and charcuterie on the open-air patio. On Saturdays you’ll find live music on the patio.
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Jost Vineyards
48 Vintage LnThe longest operating winery in Nova Scotia and a leader in regional viniculture innovation, Jost Vineyards descends from 400 years of winemaking tradition.
Visit Jost in Malagash, Nova Scotia, just minutes off the Sunrise Trail. Daily you’ll enjoy wine tastings, vineyard tours, locally inspired gourmet fare at the Seagrape Café, and browsing their broad selection of wines and wine merchandise in our boutique. Relax by their cozy indoor/outdoor fireplace, grab a picnic basket and hike or bike into the vines, or linger with a glass and charcuterie on the open-air patio. On Saturdays you’ll find live music on the patio.
Located in Port Williams, NS this artisanal winery is housed in a 150-year old timber frame barn that combines historical features with some modern flourishes. The over six acres of vineyard is planted on the sandy-clay slopes of a ridge overlooking the pastoral Wellington Dyke.
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Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church StLocated in Port Williams, NS this artisanal winery is housed in a 150-year old timber frame barn that combines historical features with some modern flourishes. The over six acres of vineyard is planted on the sandy-clay slopes of a ridge overlooking the pastoral Wellington Dyke.
An award winning winery that is located in Falmouth, Nova Scotia – the gateway to the Annapolis Valley. Sainte-Famille opened their doors in June, 1990 and are now 25 years old. The vineyard is situated on a gently sloping hill overlooking the Avon River Valley. It is one of the warmest vineyard sites in Nova Scotia. Ninety- five percent of their wines are produced solely from their own grapes, growing eight varieties of white grapes and four varieties of red, 100% Nova Scotian.
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Sainte-Famille Wines Ltd
11 Dudley Park LnAn award winning winery that is located in Falmouth, Nova Scotia – the gateway to the Annapolis Valley. Sainte-Famille opened their doors in June, 1990 and are now 25 years old. The vineyard is situated on a gently sloping hill overlooking the Avon River Valley. It is one of the warmest vineyard sites in Nova Scotia. Ninety- five percent of their wines are produced solely from their own grapes, growing eight varieties of white grapes and four varieties of red, 100% Nova Scotian.
Gentle southern slopes nurture acres of vines against the backdrop of an ever changing tidal landscape, rolling hills, and the panoramic Avondale sky. Visit for a unique wine experience in the award winning retail shop. Enjoy tastings, tours and events offered with a personal touch. Small lots crafted with care are sure to please.
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Avondale Sky Winery
80 Avondale Cross RdGentle southern slopes nurture acres of vines against the backdrop of an ever changing tidal landscape, rolling hills, and the panoramic Avondale sky. Visit for a unique wine experience in the award winning retail shop. Enjoy tastings, tours and events offered with a personal touch. Small lots crafted with care are sure to please.
Situated in the picturesque Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Annapolis Highland Vineyards is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. Established in 2008, AHV joined an already established group of people dedicated to putting Nova Scotia wines on the map.
Annapolis Highland Vineyards
Situated in the picturesque Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Annapolis Highland Vineyards is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. Established in 2008, AHV joined an already established group of people dedicated to putting Nova Scotia wines on the map.
Blomidon Estate Winery is a boutique winery nestled on the shore of the Minas Basin, near Canning, in the picturesque Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. The beautiful seaside setting offers a unique location for viticulture, as well as a scenic stopping point for visitors.
Committed to producing 100% Nova Scotia grown grapes and wines, Blomidon has won numerous national and international awards and acclaim for their efforts.
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Blomidon Estate Winery
10318 NS-221Blomidon Estate Winery is a boutique winery nestled on the shore of the Minas Basin, near Canning, in the picturesque Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. The beautiful seaside setting offers a unique location for viticulture, as well as a scenic stopping point for visitors.
Committed to producing 100% Nova Scotia grown grapes and wines, Blomidon has won numerous national and international awards and acclaim for their efforts.
This property has been described as “world-class” – from the vineyards and museum to the restaurant and tours. Our 25,000 visitors each year certainly speak volumes about the experience you’ll get at Domaine de Grand Pré.
Domaine de Grand Pré take great pride in making the finest Nova Scotia wines. They work hard to develop special wines true to our province and unlike any others in the region – growing specialty grapes developed for Nova Scotia’s specific climate and landscape. The result is an array of award-winning vintages appreciated across Canada and around the world!
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Domaine de Grand Pré
11611 Evangeline TrailThis property has been described as “world-class” – from the vineyards and museum to the restaurant and tours. Our 25,000 visitors each year certainly speak volumes about the experience you’ll get at Domaine de Grand Pré.
Domaine de Grand Pré take great pride in making the finest Nova Scotia wines. They work hard to develop special wines true to our province and unlike any others in the region – growing specialty grapes developed for Nova Scotia’s specific climate and landscape. The result is an array of award-winning vintages appreciated across Canada and around the world!
Situated in the romantic, rolling hills of the sun-kissed Gaspereau Valley, Gaspereau is a boutique winery situated on a picturesque, 50 acre vineyard close to Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Creating award-winning, premium, estate-grown, limited edition wines.
Best known their outstanding Rieslings, Gaspereau Vineyards specializes in fruit forward, terroir driven elegant white and robust red wines.
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Gaspereau Vineyards
2239 White Rock RdSituated in the romantic, rolling hills of the sun-kissed Gaspereau Valley, Gaspereau is a boutique winery situated on a picturesque, 50 acre vineyard close to Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Creating award-winning, premium, estate-grown, limited edition wines.
Best known their outstanding Rieslings, Gaspereau Vineyards specializes in fruit forward, terroir driven elegant white and robust red wines.
LIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE Vineyards grow handcrafted, small-lot wines in certified organic vineyards.
A focus on classic vinifera includes CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR, RIESLING, and other German-styled whites specifically selected for Nova Scotia's microclimates.
Maximizing the expression of their wines by practicing biodynamic viticulture in some of the ANNAPOLIS VALLEY’S most privileged vineyard sites. Lightfoot and Wolfville's intention from the beginning has been an unwavering dedication to quality throughout the wine’s journey.
Lightfoot & Wolfville’s new retail facility will be opening to the public in 2017.
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Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline TrailLIGHTFOOT & WOLFVILLE Vineyards grow handcrafted, small-lot wines in certified organic vineyards.
A focus on classic vinifera includes CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR, RIESLING, and other German-styled whites specifically selected for Nova Scotia's microclimates.
Maximizing the expression of their wines by practicing biodynamic viticulture in some of the ANNAPOLIS VALLEY’S most privileged vineyard sites. Lightfoot and Wolfville's intention from the beginning has been an unwavering dedication to quality throughout the wine’s journey.
Lightfoot & Wolfville’s new retail facility will be opening to the public in 2017.
Bear River Winery is a family operated boutique micro wine grower producing small lots of hand crafted
wines using traditional methods from grapes sourced in and around northern Sierra vineyards.
Open for complimentary public tastings on Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's from 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Call first, it's a fair drive!
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Bear River Vineyards
133 Chute RdBear River Winery is a family operated boutique micro wine grower producing small lots of hand crafted
wines using traditional methods from grapes sourced in and around northern Sierra vineyards.
Open for complimentary public tastings on Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's from 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Call first, it's a fair drive!
Everything Else
You can walk from the Top of the Wharf to the Ferry Terminal on the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail, that leads you through the Ferry Terminal Park, which houses the World Peace Pavilion.
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Ferry Terminal Park
88 Alderney DrYou can walk from the Top of the Wharf to the Ferry Terminal on the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail, that leads you through the Ferry Terminal Park, which houses the World Peace Pavilion.
The Shubenacadie Canal Trail is one of a few walking trails right at your doorstep. If walking is your style, you can do an awful lot on the trails in around King's Wharf.
Shubenacadie Canal Trail
The Shubenacadie Canal Trail is one of a few walking trails right at your doorstep. If walking is your style, you can do an awful lot on the trails in around King's Wharf.
Interconnected with the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail & the Shubenacadie Canal Trail systems, Dartmouth is walking friendly.
Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada TrailInterconnected with the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail & the Shubenacadie Canal Trail systems, Dartmouth is walking friendly.
Alderney Gate Public Library
60 Alderney DrNot a bad place to be on a rainy day.
Operating through the summer, the Dartmouth Heritage Museum offers rotating exhibits from the main collection of historical artifacts. See http://www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/
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Evergreen House (Dartmouth Heritage Museum)
26 Newcastle StOperating through the summer, the Dartmouth Heritage Museum offers rotating exhibits from the main collection of historical artifacts. See http://www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/
The historic Shubenacadie Canal operated for a few short years in the late 18th century before the railroad, and connected Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy.
Shubenacadie Canal
The historic Shubenacadie Canal operated for a few short years in the late 18th century before the railroad, and connected Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy.
Dartmouth Medical Centre
44-46 Portland StreetTwo blocks away to a medical centre. Say no more.
Drop-in fitness classes, two large pool with a waterslide, Zumba, indoor track.
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Zatzman Sportsplex
110 Wyse RdDrop-in fitness classes, two large pool with a waterslide, Zumba, indoor track.
The Stanfield International Airport. A hike from downtown of about 30 minutes.
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Halifax Stanfield International Airport
747 Bell BlvdThe Stanfield International Airport. A hike from downtown of about 30 minutes.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StOur official Art Gallery.
The nearest hospital is the Dartmouth General. Just in case.
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Dartmouth General Hospital
325 Pleasant StThe nearest hospital is the Dartmouth General. Just in case.
Getting Around
$2.25 will buy you the 15 minute crossing to downtown Halifax. Convenient? Yup.
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Ferry Stop - Alderney (1074) station
$2.25 will buy you the 15 minute crossing to downtown Halifax. Convenient? Yup.
VIA Rail Canada
1161 Hollis StAre you taking the train perhaps?
Food Scene
An absolutely wonderful Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner with sheltered outdoor seating on the water with a view of Halifax.
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Il Trullo
An absolutely wonderful Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner with sheltered outdoor seating on the water with a view of Halifax.
Seventy3
73 Alderney DrGreat reviews so far, and a short walk away.
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrGreat views, awesome view and a 5 minute walk.
Too convenient, Just Us! is literally next door. Try to resist going in your jammies. ;-)
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Smiling Goat
15 Kings Wharf PlToo convenient, Just Us! is literally next door. Try to resist going in your jammies. ;-)
Ma Belle's Cafe
44 Ochterloney StAwesome breakfasts, great reviews, and a short walk.
Counter at Alderney Landing doling out locally caught seafood & eats such as fish 'n' chips.
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Evan's Fresh Seafoods
2 Ochterloney StCounter at Alderney Landing doling out locally caught seafood & eats such as fish 'n' chips.
Honest, local and seasonal fare is what you’ll find on their ever-changing menu. A dining atmosphere most often described as “happy”. A warm and welcoming dining room is the perfect spot to celebrate local food. The patio provides a picturesque setting in which to enjoy your meal while watching the resident chickens meander through the gardens.
Cookery School: Learning never tasted so good! Sit back and watch our Chef at work or roll up your sleeves and cook along. Participate in one of our local producer tours to see first-hand where our food comes from and then return to our classroom to learn how to prepare the fresh harvest.
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The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery
3 Summerville Wharf RdHonest, local and seasonal fare is what you’ll find on their ever-changing menu. A dining atmosphere most often described as “happy”. A warm and welcoming dining room is the perfect spot to celebrate local food. The patio provides a picturesque setting in which to enjoy your meal while watching the resident chickens meander through the gardens.
Cookery School: Learning never tasted so good! Sit back and watch our Chef at work or roll up your sleeves and cook along. Participate in one of our local producer tours to see first-hand where our food comes from and then return to our classroom to learn how to prepare the fresh harvest.
Two If By Sea Café embraces indulgence. Whether it's a perfectly pulled espresso or a rich, buttery croissant, you will find the best in the city here. Their mission is to provide treats heavenly enough to tempt even the staunchest coffee and pastry aficionado. Two If By Sea Cafe is independently owned and proudly calls Dartmouth, Nova Scotia home.
Quality is no accident.
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Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StTwo If By Sea Café embraces indulgence. Whether it's a perfectly pulled espresso or a rich, buttery croissant, you will find the best in the city here. Their mission is to provide treats heavenly enough to tempt even the staunchest coffee and pastry aficionado. Two If By Sea Cafe is independently owned and proudly calls Dartmouth, Nova Scotia home.
Quality is no accident.
The Halifax Farmers’ Market was created by Royal Proclamation in June of 1750, a year after the founding of Halifax. For 50 years this flesh, meat or cattle market, as it was known, sold produce as well as livestock delivered from Acadian farms in the Annapolis Valley and from local farm production.
The Market has operated in several locations across the city since its inception in 1750, but moved to the Halifax Seaport in 2010 where it is now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market – the longest continuously running Market in North America and proudly hosting over 250 vendors!
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdThe Halifax Farmers’ Market was created by Royal Proclamation in June of 1750, a year after the founding of Halifax. For 50 years this flesh, meat or cattle market, as it was known, sold produce as well as livestock delivered from Acadian farms in the Annapolis Valley and from local farm production.
The Market has operated in several locations across the city since its inception in 1750, but moved to the Halifax Seaport in 2010 where it is now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market – the longest continuously running Market in North America and proudly hosting over 250 vendors!
Essentials
Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney StA great place to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StA large grocery store.
Sobeys Wyse Rd
210 Wyse RdA large grocery store.
The Nova Scotia Liquor Commission. Our Provincially run liquor store. Spirits, wine and beer.
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NSLC
2 Ochterloney StThe Nova Scotia Liquor Commission. Our Provincially run liquor store. Spirits, wine and beer.
Arts & Culture
The Dart Gallery & Picnic at Dart
127 Portland StNice pieces from local artisans.
The Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing is a public art gallery programmed by a Volunteer Committee made up primarily of Dartmouth Professional Artists.
The Craig Gallery
2 Ochterloney StThe Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing is a public art gallery programmed by a Volunteer Committee made up primarily of Dartmouth Professional Artists.
Live theatre, Neptune Theatre consists of two theatres - Fountain Hall which seats 479 and the Scotiabank Studio Theatre which is seats approximately 182.
Google Neptune Theatre Halifax
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Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle StLive theatre, Neptune Theatre consists of two theatres - Fountain Hall which seats 479 and the Scotiabank Studio Theatre which is seats approximately 182.
Google Neptune Theatre Halifax
Junior Hockey, concerts, events and more fill the Metro Centre throughout the year. Take the Ferry to Halifax and walk a short distance.
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Scotiabank Centre
1800 Argyle StJunior Hockey, concerts, events and more fill the Metro Centre throughout the year. Take the Ferry to Halifax and walk a short distance.
Entertainment & Activities
This wood-fired community oven is a gathering place for friends and neighbors.
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Park Avenue Community Oven
36 Park AveThis wood-fired community oven is a gathering place for friends and neighbors.
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A stroll through two kilometers of wheelchair accessible and shaded pathways provides an open, yet intimate environment for easy viewing and... yes, even talking to the animals.
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Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
149 Creighton RdA stroll through two kilometers of wheelchair accessible and shaded pathways provides an open, yet intimate environment for easy viewing and... yes, even talking to the animals.
The 130 ft Silva is a Schooner equipped with a finely appointed indoor banquet room, fully licensed pub, washrooms and and on-deck lounge. Google: tallshipsilva
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Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StThe 130 ft Silva is a Schooner equipped with a finely appointed indoor banquet room, fully licensed pub, washrooms and and on-deck lounge. Google: tallshipsilva
Get outside on the Emera Oval year-round! In-line skating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. How great is that?
The Emera Oval is located on the Halifax North Common at the corner of North Park Street and Cogswell Street.
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Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StGet outside on the Emera Oval year-round! In-line skating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. How great is that?
The Emera Oval is located on the Halifax North Common at the corner of North Park Street and Cogswell Street.
Executive 9 hole golf. Beautifully maintained. Great practice green.
Links at Montague Golf Course Executive Golf Course and Academy
5 Lakehill DrExecutive 9 hole golf. Beautifully maintained. Great practice green.
Indoor Karting at it's best! Kartbahn karting sessions are 8-minutes timed and take 10-12 minutes to run. That means usually 15-20 laps for the average driver. How many can you do?
They promote safe and fast driving in a controlled environment.
Best lap wins the session, so get some space! Challenge your competitors by finding that perfect lap!
All drivers MUST be at least 4’4” (52 inches).
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Kartbahn Racing Inc
200 Otter Lake CtIndoor Karting at it's best! Kartbahn karting sessions are 8-minutes timed and take 10-12 minutes to run. That means usually 15-20 laps for the average driver. How many can you do?
They promote safe and fast driving in a controlled environment.
Best lap wins the session, so get some space! Challenge your competitors by finding that perfect lap!
All drivers MUST be at least 4’4” (52 inches).
The natural beauty of Nova Scotia is on display throughout the 18 holes at Eaglequest Grandview Golf & Country Club – located just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax.
Designed by Bill Robinson, the course is rich with history, taking the best from golf’s past – undulating terrain, majestic trees lining the fairways – and combining it with golf’s newest advances.
Protected by mature trees, strategic bunker locations, and water features throughout, the course will challenge players of any skill level while still accommodating even the most novice golfers.
For great dining, be sure to visit our Creekside East Restaurant & Pub.
Grandview Golf & Country Club
431 Cranehill RdThe natural beauty of Nova Scotia is on display throughout the 18 holes at Eaglequest Grandview Golf & Country Club – located just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax.
Designed by Bill Robinson, the course is rich with history, taking the best from golf’s past – undulating terrain, majestic trees lining the fairways – and combining it with golf’s newest advances.
Protected by mature trees, strategic bunker locations, and water features throughout, the course will challenge players of any skill level while still accommodating even the most novice golfers.
For great dining, be sure to visit our Creekside East Restaurant & Pub.