While most of the residents still call Dartmouth a city, it is considered an urban community and former city since it was absorbed into the Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996. Halifax is right across the water from Dartmouth.
Dartmouth is often referred to as the City of Lakes because there are so many nearby lakes. It has a population of around 92,000 residents, with the government being one of the region’s major employers. Other industries important to Dartmouth and nearby communities include transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and communications.
What You Can See and Do in Dartmouth
When you live in Dartmouth, you will always have a lot to keep you busy no matter the time of year. In addition to all of the shops and eateries to try, you will also have 23 lakes right in the city. Find places to go swimming, canoeing, fishing, and more! Take a walk or ride your bike along the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail. Alternatively, you can head to the Lake William Trail Suspension Bridge.
Some of the best parks in the city include Shubie Park, Spectacle Lake Park, and Cyril Smith Golden Acres Park. You could also head out of the city and to the east for other places to enjoy nature including the Waverley-Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area of the Clattenburgh Brook Wilderness Area.
There are plenty of interesting things to see and do, especially for those who love the outdoors. Of course, Halifax is just a short trip from Dartmouth. You could even take the ferry from Alderney Landing. Residents may want to head across the harbour and see what the neighbouring city has to offer as well.
Dartmouth Neighbourhoods
Dartmouth real estate provides potential buyers with a lot of choice. If you are considering real estate for sale in Dartmouth, take some time to learn a little about some of the best neighbourhoods to see what they offer. Below are several options that could work well for a range of buyers.
Do these communities sound like a good fit? These are just a few of the neighbourhoods around Dartmouth. Talk with your C21 real estate agent to look at some of the Dartmouth MLS listings to see if you can find the perfect new home.
Getting Around in Dartmouth
Halifax Transit is responsible for the local bus system in the Halifax Regional Municipality, which includes Dartmouth. There tends to be ample public transportation, although it is also possible to hire taxis and shuttles. In some neighbourhoods, it will be possible for residents to walk or cycle to their destinations when the weather permits.
Many of the residents living in Dartmouth choose to have private vehicles that they can use to commute and reach other destinations in the region.
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