*'''La Perla''' in downtown Dartmouth. Open seven day a week for dinner and lunch Monday through Friday. Terrific veiw overlooking the Halifax skyline. 73 Alderney Drive Dartmouth (902) 469-3241
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*'''La Perla''', in downtown Dartmouth. Open seven day a week for dinner and lunch Monday through Friday. Terrific veiw overlooking the Halifax skyline. 73 Alderney Drive Dartmouth (902) 469-3241
==Drink==
==Drink==
Revision as of 12:47, 22 February 2007
Dartmouth is a city in Nova Scotia. Located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour, Dartmouth has gained the nickname the "City of Lakes" due to the large number of lakes located in the city and still retains the nickname. City population is approximately 68,000.
Dartmouth was incorporated as a town in 1873. In 1955 the town was permanently linked to Halifax by the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge which led to rapid suburban growth. The Town of Dartmouth amalgamated with several neighbouring towns and became the City of Dartmouth in 1961. The A. Murray MacKay Bridge opened in 1970, which spurred growth, both residential and commercial.
Get in
By Car
From the north, take Nova Scotia Highway 102 to Nova Scotia Highway 118. Highway 118 will take you right in to downtown Dartmouth.
By Ferry
Dartmouth Ferry From Halifax.
By Plane
Commercially, Darmouth is serviced by the Halifax Airport. Dartmouth Shearwater Airport (YAW) at CFB Shearwater is in Dartmouth and services military light aircraft.
Get around
By Bus
Dartmouth shares a transit system with the City of Halifax.
See
The A. Murray MacKay Bridge[1], linking Halifax and Dartmouth
George's Model Trains Garden railroad with 150 m (500 ft) of track, buildings and landscaping. 802 Main St (Rte 7) - (902) 434-0268.
Somme Branch No. 31 Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum The museum exhibits authentic wartime costumes, with statistics of wartime activities both at home and abroad. Collection of shoulder and divisional flashes, battalion photographs. Special tours by request. (902) 463-1050.
Shearwater Aviation Museum, Shearwater Airport, Dartmouth, NS.
Do
Natal Day, celebrated since August 1895. The celebration historcally celebrates the arrival of the railway, and has been sponsored by Alexander Keith's. Usually celebrated during the first week of August.
Alderney Landing Performing arts centre with outdoor event plaza. Visual art gallery, weekend farmers' and craft market, tourist information, marina, and harbourside park [www.alderneylanding.com]. (902) 461-8401.
Quaker House Restored house (c 1785) associated with the Nantucket Quaker whalers who were in Dartmouth from 1785 to 1792. Costumed tour guides; pioneer dress-up trunk for children. 57–59 Ochterloney St. (902) 464-2300.
Ground Zero Climbing Gym Suitable for all age & fitness levels. Instruction and rentals available. 105 Akerley Blvd, Unit J. (902) 468-8788.
Buy
Mic Mac Mall[2], Over 160 Shoppes and services. 21 MicMac Boulevard, Dartmouth. (902) 466-2056.
Eat
Budget
Mid-Range
Splurge
La Perla, in downtown Dartmouth. Open seven day a week for dinner and lunch Monday through Friday. Terrific veiw overlooking the Halifax skyline. 73 Alderney Drive Dartmouth (902) 469-3241
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Caroline's Bed & Breakfast - 134 Victoria Road, Dartmouth
