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Dartmouth is the sister city of Nova Scotia's capital Halifax, separated by The Narrows.

Nova Scotia is one of the Atlantic province of Canada, with most of its land a peninsula connected to New Brunswick by only a narrow strip of land. Its eastern end is Cape Breton Island. The narrow Strait of Canso that separates the island from Nova Scotia's mainland is crossed by a highway. The coastline measures about a thousand miles and the rocky southern shore is broken by many inlets, which would raise the length of the coastline to more than 4000 miles if included in the total.

While visiting Dartmouth, here are some local attractions to check out:

Alderney Landing
Alderney Landing is a new facility located on the Dartmouth Waterfront, adjacent to the Ferry Terminal Building. There is a professional, fully equipped theatre; an art gallery; a market area, which is home to the Dartmouth Farmer's Market; and an outdoor events plaza.
Tel: 1 902 461-8401
Address: 2 Ochterloney Street, PO Box 725 Dartmouth NS B2Y 3Z3

Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival
The Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival is held annually at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. This year's theme is Sharing Our Cultures: A Way to Peace. This fun-filled festival features ethnic food, music, dance, performances, art, crafts and more from over 25 cultural associations.
Tel: 1 902 423-6534
Address: Adlerney Landing, Dartmouth, NS

Driving Regulations In Nova Scotia
As a visitor, your driver's license is valid in Nova Scotia, however, for an extended stay, you will need an International Driver's License issued by your home country. Seat belt use in Nova Scotia is mandatory for drivers and all passengers in automobiles. On motorcycles and bicycles, approved helmets are required. In Nova Scotia, we drive on the right hand side of the road. A yellow line separates lanes heading in opposite directions. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at intersections and at crosswalks, with responsibility not to interfere with the flow of traffic.

Littering
The minimum fine for littering along Nova Scotia highways is $337.50 (CDN).

Weather
Nova Scotia is positioned between 44° and 47° latitude and has a temperate climate. Summer temperatures range from highs of 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F) to lows of 10° - 14° C (50° - 57° F). Sea breezes near the coast are often best enjoyed with a sweater. Inland the air may be warmer by 5° C (10° F), and lakes, rivers, woods and farms are pleasantly warm. Temperatures in spring and autumn average a pleasant 10° cooler.

Speed Limits In Nova Scotia
All speed zones are posted in kilometres per hour (Be sure not confuse these figures with miles per hour). Nova Scotia's highways are patrolled by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and by air patrol. Substantial fines (minimum $107.50 CDN) are imposed for violating speed limits. Also note that radar detectors are illegal in Nova Scotia and will be confiscated by the RCMP.

Area	Limit
Trans Canada & 100-series highways	110 km/h (68 mph)
Other highways	80 km/h (50 mph)
Cities & Towns	50 km/h (30 mph)
School zones (when children are present)	30 km/h

Drinking And Driving Laws In Nova Scotia
The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. The minimum punishment for a first offence is a fine of not less than $300.00 and a maximum fine of $2,000.00 and/or 6 months in jail. Repeat offenders may have to serve a mandatory 14 day sentence for a second conviction and a minimum 90 days for a third or subsequent offence. The maximum sentence may be as high as 5 years. When an impaired driver has caused bodily harm to another person as a result of the impairment, the person may be jailed for up to 10 years.

Helpful Telephone Numbers
Here are some telephone numbers that you may find useful during your trip in Nova Scotia.