King's Wharf: Waterfront Condos, Apartments, Commercial and Retail Development

• Site History
• Site Advantages
• Living by the Ocean

From the collection of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum (photo #A02201)

Site History

The Dartmouth Marine Slips location has historical significance dating back to 1749, when King George II of England sent ships and settlers across the Atlantic to Chebucto Bay (from the First Nations’ 'Chebooktook' meaning 'Big Harbour') – known  today as Halifax Harbour.

One of the first developments was a sawmill in Dartmouth Cove. To accommodate small boats and barges carrying lumber to Halifax − a wharf was built. Many sources claim it was referred to as the “King's Wharf”.

The first road leading from the forest to the King's Wharf was called King Street. Today, King Street is still the main road leading to the old sawmill site − now called the old Dartmouth Marine Slips. An extension of King Street is proposed to be the main street running through King's Wharf.