City coordinates: 44.6799707, -63.5720232
Dartmouth is a major urban community in Nova Scotia located on the eastern side of Halifax Harbour, directly across from Halifax. It forms part of the Halifax Regional Municipality and has long been one of the core urban areas in the province. Its waterfront location and harbour connections have played a central role in its growth and identity.
The area developed through shipbuilding, military activity, manufacturing and residential expansion, all supported by direct links across the harbour. Dartmouth includes a wide range of neighbourhoods, lakes, parks and commercial districts, giving it a distinct urban character within the larger Halifax region. Ferry services and bridges continue to connect it closely with downtown Halifax.
Today Dartmouth remains an important part of metropolitan Halifax, combining established communities, waterfront industry and growing urban development.