Downtown Dartmouth Cherry Blossoms
Downtown Dartmouth is home to a number of beautiful cherry blossom trees. Most notably, are a row of over 30 cherry blossom trees that burst into bloom along Park Avenue between the Victoria Road and King Street intersections, creating a stunning pink canopy that lasts for about 10 days. Don’t miss this short but spectacular display—typically peaking in mid to late May!
Getting to Park Avenue
On foot from Alderney Ferry Terminal (approx. 10 minutes)
1. Exit the Alderney Ferry Terminal and go up the stairs to Alderney Drive
2. Turn left on Alderney Drive (you will have to cross to the other side of Alderney, there are a number of crosswalks to do so.)
3. Walk along Alderney Drive until you see the entrance gated to Leighton Dillman Park, Dartmouth Common (4 Windmill Road, Main Entrance). Enter the park.
4. Walk up the hill in the park, keeping to the right at the fork. You will pass a small brown building with a green roof (Park Avenue Community Oven) and the community gardens.
5. Exit the Leighton Dillman Park through the gate and you will find over 30 cherry blossom trees lining Park Avenue.
By car
Enter 70 Park Avenue into your GPS.
Parking can be difficult to find as this is a popular attraction for visitors and locals alike. To find parking, you can use our "parking in downtown Dartmouth" webpage or through the HRM's on-street parking map.
Celebrate with our businesses!
While you are downtown, visit some of the amazing businesses in the downtown Dartmouth district! You can find a full list of businesses through out directory. Listed here are those who are specially celebrating the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Portland Street Creperie
55 Portland Street
Cherry Blossom Crepe
Housemade dark cherry compote, chocolate, topped with cherry frosting maraschino cherry - $15
Add ice cream - $2.50
