10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Dartmouth That You Shouldn't Miss

September 26, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best top things to do in Dartmouth, Canada including Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Tic Tac Go Escape Room and Games, Dartmouth Crossing, Sullivan's Pond, Lake Banook, Shubenacadie Canal Waterway, Quaker House, Alderney Landing, World Peace Pavilion, Dartmouth Sportsplex.
Restaurants in Dartmouth

1. Bedford Institute of Oceanography

Princess Margaret Blvd near Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1A1 Canada +1 902-426-2373 [email protected] http://www.bio.gc.ca/
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

Bedford Institute of Oceanography

2. Tic Tac Go Escape Room and Games

31 Queen St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 1E9 Canada +1 902-461-9360 [email protected] http://www.tictacgo.ca
Excellent
100%
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0%
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Tic Tac Go Escape Room and Games

Tic Tac Go is a unique Escape Room Game for all ages. You can test your problem-solving and teamwork skills. Each scenario will immerse you in a new reality. Use your imagination and become a well known thief who boards a train to steal from rich passengers. Or perhaps become a powerful sorcerer in a medieval castle. Can you hear the clock...Tic Tac, Tic Tac ?

Reviewed By 552brentond - Dartmouth, Canada

We just finished the Train Heist room on Canada Day and we did the Magical Room before the Covid lockdown. Both rooms are a lot of fun and very impressive. The room decor and puzzles are top notch. We have done about twenty rooms and are thrilled that two of our favourites are so close to home. The Magical Room was a little more complex, but I think we enjoyed the Train Heist even more. We also took advantage of their home delivery to enjoy their wonderful selection of Escape Room games, puzzles and family board games. Everything felt super clean and safe. It's a great family experience in this time of social distancing. We are big fans and can't wait for whatever comes next. Brenton DeLong Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

3. Dartmouth Crossing

34 Logiealmond Close, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0C8 Canada +1 902-445-8883 [email protected] https://www.dartmouthcrossing.com/
Excellent
53%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 211 reviews

Dartmouth Crossing

Dartmouth Crossing brings together the best elements of any shopping experience. A prime location that offers consumers value and convenience in an exciting and unique environment. Home to a second-to-none collection of leading brand names for the entire family, exciting outlet stores which offer unbeatable saving opportunities, delicious dining options, our Go Wild! Playground and our Pondside Amphitheatre which hosts community events throughout the year, The Village Shops at Dartmouth Crossing offers visitors a unique and memorable shopping experience each and every visit. What’s more, our outlet store collection is expanding! Shop and save at Under Armour Factory House, Levi's Outlet, Columbia Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Guess Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, and Roots which offer unbeatable savings of up to 80% off regular retail prices every day. Shopping comes to life like never before at Dartmouth Crossing!

Reviewed By 942romanl

Dartmouth Crossing has some cool stores the 2 best are IKEA and Bass Pro Shops which are very close together they also have Costco Canadian Tire Walmart Kent Home Depot Best Buy Bed Bath and Beyond Toys R Us and many outlet stores. The Lindt Chocolate store which is next to Mastermind Toys and Party City has the most chocolate i have ever seen in my entire life. This Place takes a few days to descover and there is a giant mall right across from it. I wouldnt recomend buying a bookcase at IKEA or a gun cabnet at Bass Pro Shops if you dont have a car

4. Sullivan's Pond

Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

Sullivan's Pond

Reviewed By LisaA2592

We had a great stay at the house... very clean we had no issues at all. Great location.. we were black Friday shopping so only 3 minutes from Mic Mac Mall. Very convenient. We would definitely stay there again.. Thank you.

5. Lake Banook

Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada
Excellent
78%
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17%
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Lake Banook

Reviewed By lshelley41 - Dartmouth, Canada

Perfect place to go swimming.You can go boating.There are so many things you can do in and around this lake.You can even have lunch or just have a coffee while taking in the beauty of lake Banook. Bring the family and have a picnic.Enjoy the boat races.A place you will want to come back to for sure.♥️

6. Shubenacadie Canal Waterway

54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2X 2W7 Canada +1 902-462-1826 [email protected] https://www.shubenacadiecanal.ca/
Excellent
70%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Shubenacadie Canal Waterway

The mission of the Shubenacadie Canal Commission is to preserve the historic features of the Shubenacadie Canal Waterway and to provide access to the waterway for the education and the enjoyment of the public.

Reviewed By tshep42 - Halifax, Canada

I wish I lived closer to "Shubie Park" and I'd be there all the time. Lots of beautiful scenery here. It is great for walking. I wouldn't call it hiking as it is all wide, crusher dust, pathways with very little up and down. Walking paths are mainly tree covered. You can easily push your stroller anywhere. There is off leash parks and places for the dogs to run into the water. It's also great fro canoeing and kayaking. There are tonnes of squirrels and we saw mallards and bluejays as well. There are a couple of beaches. There are no playgrounds for the younger children. Paths are a little confusing but it is hard to get lost. There are the occasional maps along the way. Might be best to take a picture of the first one you see. It is off the Waverly road. Take Locks Road. The main entrance is at the very end of Locks Road, although there is a smaller parking lot just before that which intersects the main walking path. We were there mid-morning on a beautiful Saturday and, although busy, we found a parking spot. When we left an 1.5 hours later, cars were parked all along Locks Road. It was tricky to social distance at the very beginning but the crowd quickly thinned out. You can even walk across the highway and go to Dartmouth Crossing. The Fairbanks Centre at the main parking lot was closed. Not sure if this is a COVID-19 thing or if it is only open during the week. There was also a nice little restaurant that was closed. There are outdoor bathrooms there. Go to Nine Locks Brewery for a beer after.

7. Quaker House

57 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 1C3 Canada +1 902-464-2253 http://www.dartmouthheritagemuseum.ns.ca/visit/quaker-house/
Excellent
32%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 22 reviews

Quaker House

The only surviving home of the original Quaker whalers who settled in Dartmouth in 1785 at the end of the American Revolution. One of only twelve Quaker homes built in Nova Scotia.

8. Alderney Landing

2 Ochterloney St Dartmouth Waterfront, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4W1 Canada +1 902-461-8401 http://www.alderneylanding.com/
Excellent
33%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 144 reviews

Alderney Landing

Reviewed By pdube7 - St. John's, Canada

The views from the ferry of both sides of the Harbour are fantastic and the ferry is very reliable, weather pending of course. Do everything within 2 hours and the transfer back is free. Can’t beat it. There is also a market in the terminal on the weekend.

9. World Peace Pavilion

in Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada http://www.robertparkerassociates.com/projects/world-peace-pavilion
Excellent
23%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
14%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 22 reviews

World Peace Pavilion

10. Dartmouth Sportsplex

110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 1M2 Canada +1 902-464-2600 http://www.dartmouthsportsplex.com/
Excellent
27%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 44 reviews

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