Welcome to the Dartmouth Waterfront
Nova Scotia’s dynamic waterfront history comes to vibrant new life on the Dartmouth waterfront. From North America’s oldest saltwater ferry to engaging murals that capture the heart of community artistry, the Dartmouth waterfront offers an array of cultural and historic experiences.
From high-energy music concerts and cultural celebrations at Alderney Landing to Natal Day fireworks, Dartmouth is a venue all its own which hosts gatherings and events of any size for any audience.
View the full schedule of events in the left-hand menu.
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Development on the Dartmouth Waterfront
From additional green spaces and public amenities to major development along the Dartmouth waterfront, Waterfront Development is dedicated to future opportunities for land in Downtown Dartmouth.
Click here to view our Development Principles.
Project Highlights
Waterfront Development is engaged with public and private sector partners on a series of planning and development projects on the Dartmouth waterfront.
WDC-1 Conceptual Design (Dartmouth)
Waterfront Development is working on development alternatives for this vacant property, which is located between King Street, Alderney Drive and Prince Street in downtown Dartmouth. More Details…
Dartmouth Cove Comprehensive Plan
Waterfront Development and Halifax Regional Municipality have started a comprehensive planning process for this area (map outline and photo). Consultation with both the public and private sector are important components in the process of identifying both the constraints and opportunities associated with the long term mixed use development of these waterfront lands. Click here for an invitation to the May 17/12 Public Meeting. and recaps from the earlier plan + design Workshop.
Dartmouth Harbourwalk
Waterfront Development continues with improvements to the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail, a 3 km long multi-use pedestrian walkway located between the Dartmouth and Woodside Ferry Terminals. Recent work on the section of trail located between Maitland Street and Old Ferry Road has included landscaping, fencing and the installation of crosswalk markings and signage. Additional landscaping and park benches were installed in spring of 2011.