Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
While many people will be familiar with the famous American university of Dartmouth, there is a coastal town by the same name that is the ideal destination for your next well-earned vacation. Dartmouth, located in the Halifax municipality of Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s most popular holiday spots. Being a relatively old town, having been settled in the late 1700s already, Dartmouth exudes charm and an old-world era ambience with its rich and lasting colonial heritage.
Known as the ‘City of the Lakes’ because of the plethora of water channels found throughout, Dartmouth is tranquil and relaxing providing the perfect retreat when you just need to get away from it all. While Dartmouth fulfils a pivotal planning role within the Halifax Regional Municipality, it is its wide assortment of activities and landmarks that make it so popular amongst travellers. Its stunning natural beauty is unrivalled anywhere in the rest of the country in a province where beauty and terrific scenery are very much the order of the day. Dartmouth is home to the incredible Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia which seeks to protect and promote Black Culture in the region. Visiting the centre makes for a wonderful afternoon as you are taken down a magnificent journey of Black history and heritage – a journey that is guaranteed to inspire you.
If you are an avid nature fan, stop off at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park where animals such as bears and moose can be viewed and the kids can feed the ducks in a sectioned-off area. Of course Dartmouth’s assortment of lakes and rivers await you and an ideal way to explore them is by taking a ferry ride across. Enjoy the marvellous views and tranquil atmosphere as you soak up the amazing scenes that unfold before you.
