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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia: Where is, history and other tourist information to visit this place.



Tourist Guide Dartmouth

Halifax Regional Municipalities’ planning Area Dartmouth was founded in 1750. It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada and is a former city and metropolitan area of the country. The city is officially labeled as “Capital District”. In 1750, 151 immigrants arrived in the city by the ship Alderny. They were settled in the area called "Boonamoogwaddy" or Tomcod Ground which was opposite to Halifax Harbor. It was renamed as Dartmouth after the first Earl of Dartmouth William Legge who was also a nobleman in Queen Anne’s court.

The population of the city in 2001 was 65,741. It is a houses various Canadian Forces. Dartmouth is represented by District 5-Dartmouth centre, District 6- The Lakes, District 7- Woodlawn, District 8- Easter Passage and District 9- Harbourview in the Halifax Regional Council.

A typical Maritime climate is present in the city. It is characterized by robust winters, fresh summers, enduring falls, reluctant springs, consistent precipitation, lots of snowfalls, misty sunlight, substantial fog, and extensive sea ice.




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