On the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour is Dartmouth, part of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). One can drive or run over the Macdonald Bridge from Halifax (~1 mile), or take the Alderney Ferry to downtown Dartmouth or the Woodside Ferry to Woodside Park. The ferries take 15 minutes and run every 15-30 minutes depending on time of day.
The signature run in Dartmouth is to do a ~1 mile loop around hilly, 279 acre Dartrmouth Common, established in the late 18th century for settlers’ use and now called the Leighton Dillman Scenic Garden. Then, there is a terrific waterfront trail around Dartmouth Cove for ~2 miles between the Alderney Ferry terminal and the Woodside Ferry terminal. Great views of the water and Halifax skyline.
Option from Halifax: From downtown Halifax, it’s ~1.5 miles over the Macdonald Bridge to the waterfront trail. Or, run one way to Dartmouth, and take the ferry back to downtown Halifax (5 miles one way, not including Dartmouth Common). Of course one could start in Dartmouth too.
Note: As of January 2017, the bridge is under construction and pedestrian use is not permitted.
On the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour is Dartmouth, part of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). One can drive or run over the Macdonald Bridge from Halifax (~1 mile), or take the Alderney Ferry to downtown Dartmouth or the Woodside Ferry to Woodside Park. The ferries take 15 minutes and run every 15-30 minutes depending on time of day.
The signature run in Dartmouth is to do a ~1 mile loop around hilly, 279 acre Dartrmouth Common, established in the late 18th century for settlers’ use and now called the Leighton Dillman Scenic Garden. Then, there is a terrific waterfront trail around Dartmouth Cove for ~2 miles between the Alderney Ferry terminal and the Woodside Ferry terminal. Great views of the water and Halifax skyline.
Option from Halifax: From downtown Halifax, it’s ~1.5 miles over the Macdonald Bridge to the waterfront trail. Or, run one way to Dartmouth, and take the ferry back to downtown Halifax (5 miles one way, not including Dartmouth Common). Of course one could start in Dartmouth too.
Note: As of January 2017, the bridge is under construction and pedestrian use is not permitted.
A wonderful run along the Halifax waterfront. Dedicated boardwalk most of the way, with great views of the water and harbour. Lots of great shops, restaurants, and important Halifax sights along the way.
A 5-mile Halifax 'runseeing' tour. Includes the Public Gardens, Halifax Public Library, Dalhousie University, Halifax Common, and the Citadel -- a National Historic Landmark.
The longest off-road trail in the Halifax metro area. Popular paved bike trail heads west from the city, passing by five lakes, to Lakeside. Connects to the BLT Trail and then the Margarets Bay Trail.
A guide to some of the more pleasant residential and commercial streets for running. Enjoy tony shops, restaurants, historic Victorian homes, and colorful wood frame houses in this compact city! Hilly E-W, flatter N-S.
A spectacular one-way run from downtown Halifax, crossing over to Dartmouth on the Macdonald Bridge and then running along the waterfront trail to Woodside Park. From there, take the ferry back to Halifax!
Dartmouth's version of Point Pleasant Park. About 6 km northeast of downtown Dartmouth. Extensive series of trails. Also connects with a greenway system heading south of the park, and the Trans Canada Trail.
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Dartmouth Common & Waterfront trail: 5.3 miles RT. Downtown Halifax to Woodside Ferry, Dartmouth using Macdonald Bridge: 5 miles one way
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Dartmouth Common or ferry terminals in Halifax or Dartmouth
To Dartmouth: Macdonald Bridge by car or foot. Ferries between Halifax and Dartmouth
The signature run in Dartmouth is to do a ~1 mile loop around hilly, 279 acre Dartrmouth Common, established in the late 18th century for settlers’ use and now called the Leighton Dillman Scenic Garden. Then, there is a terrific waterfront trail around Dartmouth Cove for ~2 miles between the Alderney Ferry terminal and the Woodside Ferry terminal. Great views of the water and Halifax skyline.
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