The Halifax-Dartmouth Metropolitan area of Nova Scotia is the business, educational and cultural centre of Maritime Canada. Here you'll find first-class accommodations, fine dining, nightlife, art galleries, museums, universities and all the action of big city life.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia offers not only big city attractions, but also the charm and accessibility to several outdoor adventures. We are in close proximity to beaches, parks and walking trails. Our restored waterfronts and a small-town atmosphere make Halifax-Dartmouth the ideal cosmopolitan experience.

There's plenty of living history in Dartmouth. Listen for the firing of the noon gun at the Halifax Citadel and take in the restored locks of the Shubenacadie Canal. The historic churches, houses and fortifications make Halifax-Dartmouth an explorer's delight. Take a boat ride, a motorcoach tour or a rickshaw ride to discover all the natural beauty the area has to offer. Discover our sea-faring and military past or simply spend the day watching the hustle and bustle of the world's second-largest natural harbour.