Downtown Dartmouth: Day Out
- Berrigan Devoe Real Estate Group
- Jun 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 27
Indie shops, crave-worthy food, and a creative local vibe
📍 Just a short ferry ride or 10-minute drive from downtown Halifax
Arrive by Ferry
Start your visit with a scenic ride on the Dartmouth Ferry, which drops you right in the heart of downtown. From the terminal, stroll through Ferry Terminal Park and along the Dartmouth Cove waterfront trail—a peaceful, harbourside path with public art, local views, and quiet benches.
Explore the Waterfront
💡 Wednesdays, 12–6 PM at Alderney Landing: (https://www.alderneylanding.com/)
Enjoy live music, free crafts, and local vendors at the mid-week market featuring:
Baked goods, cider, and mead
BBQ sauces, ready-to-go meals, local produce, and coffee
Artisan goods, antiques, plants, and more
Great for grabbing a snack or picking up a gift.
💃 Starting June 26, 2025:
Watch for Rooted Dance Projects, a live public dance installation along the waterfront—part performance, part immersive art.
🛍️ Weekend Market (Sat–Sun, mornings to early afternoon):
If you’re arriving early or staying longer, Alderney Landing also hosts a weekend market with food, produce, baked goods, and local vendors.
Grab Lunch
Café Good Luck – Light menu and great coffee in a cozy space (https://cafegoodluck.ca/)
Larry’s Sandwich Shop – A local fave for stacked sandwiches with deli flair (https://order.toasttab.com/online/larrys)
Portland Street Crêperie – Sweet and savoury crêpes made fresh to order (https://www.xn--portlandstreetcrperie-d6b.com/)
Side Hustle Snack Bar – Bold flavours, small plates, and a fun cocktail list (https://www.sidehustlesnackbar.com/)
Optional Picnic at Sullivan’s Pond
Walk 10 minutes up to Sullivan’s Pond, a beautiful green space with fountains, ducks, and shade trees. It’s the perfect picnic spot if you’ve grabbed lunch from Larry’s or Portland Street Crêperie. It often hosts community events and live music.
Shop Local
All within easy walking distance:
Daisy Jo – Women’s clothing boutique with curated, wearable pieces (https://shoploveritual.com/)
Trainyard – Local art, prints, and gifts that celebrate community (https://trainyardstore.com/)
Room 152 – Elevate your style with chic consignment finds (https://room152boutique.com/)
Strange Adventures – A must-visit for comic lovers and curious browsers alike (https://www.strangeadventures.com/)
Renegade Records – Vintage and new vinyl with a great local vibe (https://renegaderecords.ca/)
Taz Records – One of Nova Scotia’s best-known record stores for vinyl, CDs, and music merch (https://taz-records.myshopify.com/)
Kept (a few minutes up Ochterloney) – Gifts, accessories, and Maritime-inspired home décor (https://keptshop.ca/)
Treat Stop: Ice Cream & Coffee
Churned – 100% plant-based ice cream with creative, rotating flavours (https://www.churned.ca/)
Two If By Sea – Famous croissants and strong espresso (https://www.twoifbysea.cafe/)
Drinks Before Dinner
Lake City Cider – Local cider flights in a bright, laid-back space (https://lakecitycider.ca/)
Dear Friend Bar – Cozy, stylish, and known for inventive cocktails (https://www.dearfriendbar.com/)
Dinner Options
Finish the day with a great local meal:
The Canteen – Refined yet approachable food with a local twist (https://www.thecanteen.ca/)
Battery Park – Burgers, comfort food, and craft beer with a sunny street-side patio (https://batterypark.ca/)
Wooden Monkey (Dartmouth) – Sustainable, locally sourced dishes with a second-floor patio and views of the Halifax skyline (https://www.thewoodenmonkey.ca/)
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Proudly shared by Berrigan Devoe Real Estate Group. Have questions or need more recommendations? We’d love to help—connect with Britney Berrigan (902.830.7286) or Stacey Devoe (902.209.4230).
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