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Vibe: I often refer to Dartmouth as the 'Brooklyn' of Halifax. 

Over the years it has gone from 'little sibling' to a vibrant & high-demand area. Much like the North End of Halifax, Downtown Dartmouth offers a blend of historic charm, lakes, restaurants and ways to spend the day. 

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Walkability: It varies; because Dartmouth is large. Walkability is great downtown, but definitely varies as you get out into its various subdivisions.

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Jess' Picks:

• take in the colourful character homes on the 'Flower Streets': Rose, Tulip, Dahlia

• croissants at Two If By Sea

• buy a package of Matty Matheson's Rink Drink at Anchored Coffee​

• visit the famous geese at Sullivan's Pond

• swim at Lake Banook and keep an eye on the calendar for world class events like various international Canoe Sprint Championships

• move your body at the recently renovated Zatzman Sportsplex 

• The Canteen for food made with fresh, local ingredients

• North Brewing in Cole Harbour for craft brews

• Saturday morning market at Alderney landing

• Nature Folk for an urban sauna, cold dip and hottub experience

• Activate in Dartmouth Crossing is a go-to for kids and families

• IKEA (Halifax just got one in the last few years; its a big deal for us!)

• Shubie Park for urban dog walking and nature trails

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​​Schools of note: Dartmouth High for its IB program. Crichton Park & Hawthorn elementary schools. Ellenvale & Bicentennial junior high schools.

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Price Point: Huge variance in pricing. From the higher priced Crichton Park & Portland Hills/Estates ($700k +) to entry level Forest Hills and Woodlawn ($450k +) and everything in between. 

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