Alderney Landing

It was the last day of our Canada vacation from the States so we decided to keep it easy. We enjoyed a relaxing ferry ride from Dartmouth to Halifax, where we explored a few shops and had dinner. The ride was cheap and we got a beautiful view of the harbor. Definitely recommend!

I routinely use the ferry to commute to and from Halifax which is a lovely little trip with views of the harbor and views of Halifax and Dartmouth downtowns. The ferries are great, but the area serving the should have more restrooms- and too bad that the Tim Hortons by the waiting hall closed. That corner has a whiff of abandon about it. The farmers’ market on weekends is fun, even if prices bite: the produce quality is appreciated ( oh those fresh eggs from a lively Amish woman!). The bread and sweet selection is ample; the produce doesn’t disappoint either. There’s plenty of handmade trinkets to be eyed. Fish is available, too, both in cooked and raw varieties. Check out the waterfront trail, sample fish and chips or just hang out in the sun taking in the views.

The farmers market here was packed! This market was significantly better than the one we experienced over the water In Halifax! If you are in the downtown Halifax area, id recommend jumping on the ferry and checking out what Dartmouth's farmers market has to offer.

Stunning views of the Halifax Harbour from the Dartmouth side at Alderney Landing! Stumbled along it in September and had to go back this trip. Watch out for rats on the rocks at night!

It's always a great scenic view. whether it be morning, noon, or night. Go over by the pyramid shaped structure, and sit on the rocks and enjoy!

Sunset Spot: When we went there, there was no sunset. However, even on days without a sunset, it’s still worth visiting. You can enjoy a beautiful night view of Halifax. There’s also a photo spot for couples.

The views are amazing and we enjoyed the civic holiday festival there.

Nice place, but do not hang out in that area. The RCMP or Halifax Regional Police must improve and take matters seriously as I personally have experienced multiple very unpleasant situations with people who seem to be up to no good, although it doesn't seem like they're big criminals but they're just nuts and will stab you if you turn your back on them. I ran away. The worst ferry terminal I've been in the world. I've been to 17 countries, lol

TL;DR/The Short Version: It's the ferry terminal in Dartmouth, but also an event space. They hold a farmers' market here and concerts. The Slightly Longer Version: Nice space. There was no special event happening when we went, so we just experienced it as a ferry terminal. However, we did eat at Evan's Seafood, the restaurant there and walked along the waterfront. There's a section that has beautiful glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling. And the waterfront has a heart bench sponsored by Charms covered in locks put there by lovers, lol. There's also a liquor store there. I'm sure it's much cooler when there's an event happening, but even when there's not, it's still nice. (190)

Alderney Landing offers far more than it did a decade ago. It seems to me that this space used to simply be a hub; a place of passage for those commuting via the ferry. But nowadays, Alderney Landing is a special little space all on its own. After disembarking from a nice voyage over the harbour, I was surprised to see a booth booking whale watching tours and other fun aquatic adventures. As I stepped further, I noticed people sitting at a table, enjoying sammies and coffee from a little resto in the building. Not only is there a little alternative product/healing shop, there is an art gallery, an NSLC, a fancy restaurant and a little deli. On the weekends watch out, because this place is turned over to farmers and independent wares producers. Come for the salad greens, and stay for the theatre! The Alderney Landing Cultural Convention Center has a lot to offer. Whether you're looking to pick up a bottle of wine to go with dinner or you're wanting a bottle of infused oil from the deli, this place has a surprising amount to offer. I was quite pleasantly surprised by how this place has expanded over the years. Yay Dartmouth!

Since I live in the neighbourhood, I get to go to lots of events at Alderney Landing. And they have lots of events - whether it's theatre or Nocturne or outdoor concerts. This is a great venue that probably doesn't get its due. I think the mixture of outdoor and indoors vendor space plus the indoor and outdoor stages make this ideal for almost any major event. While, as a neighbour, I don't always love the loud concerts and noisy crowds, I hope this space can be used for more festivals. The Multicultural Festival used this space to great advantage.

The Alderney Landing Farmers Market has been offering up its wares for 30 years - hard to believe it's been that long! You can find many of the same products here that are showcased at the (busier) market across the harbour. The crowds aren't quite as pressing here either, which makes for a much more relaxed market experience. If you can't make it in between 8 and 1 on a Saturday, drop in to see some of the permanent retail vendors like the Casaroma Wellness Centre or Olivers. You're guaranteed to enjoy lunch on the patio at Ducky's no matter what day you show up.

An excellent venue for big concerts! Went to see Arcade Fire here and had a wonderful time! The stage is nice and tall so you can see. The lighting used is really good and the sound system is nice and clear and crisp (which is wonderful when you're dealing with such a big band)! Hopefully more large acts opt for Alderney Landing instead of Citadel Hill. Especially considering that the stage is already there and there isn't a lot of grass to tear up.

I'm with Eleanor M - we're spoiled to have a venue like Alderney Landing! I haven't indulged in any of the recent big ticket concert shows (Arcade Fire, Wintersleep, etc.) but I have been to some of them in the past and I'll never forget how nice it was to have a cool ocean breeze and harbourview to really take the edge off being in a crowd of thousands of people. Plus it provided ample room to get down to Rihanna at Summer Rush that time. What? Umbrella was a jam-and-a-half, y'all... Alderney also has some sweet grandfathered-in liquor laws that allow for free-roaming boozing at certain events. As if there wasn't enough to love...

This is one of my favorite music venues in Halifax. I like the set-up; the view of the stage is always good and I like it's location- right next to the water.

I like how they have free wifi And music going all the time(sometimes it can be a bit loud)there elevator is Terrible it leaks and it's dirty all the time