Alderney Landing facts for kids
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Alderney Landing, with the outdoor stage shown
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| Address | 2 Ochterloney Street Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 3Z3 Canada |
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| Location | Downtown Dartmouth |
| Coordinates | 44°39′52.7″N 63°34′10.1″W / 44.664639°N 63.569472°W |
| Seating type | Sitting and standing room |
| Opened | May 1999 |
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| http://alderneylanding.com/ | |
Alderney Landing is a cool place in Downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It's like a big community hub that opened in May 1999. Here, you can find a place for big meetings, an art gallery, a market, an outdoor event space, and a theatre!
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What is Alderney Landing?
Alderney Landing is a busy spot where many different things happen. It's a convention centre, which means it has space for large gatherings and conferences. It's also an art gallery where you can see amazing artworks. Plus, it has a lively market and a theatre for shows. There's even a big outdoor area for concerts and festivals!
The Theatre at Alderney Landing
The theatre at Alderney Landing is a busy place. It hosts lots of concerts, plays, and other fun events. It's also the home base for several performing groups, like:
- Halifax Theatre for Young People
- San Family Productions
- Coastal Dance
- Maritime Marionettes
Explore the Market
Downstairs at Alderney Landing, you'll find a cool market. Every week, there's a farmers market where you can get fresh local food. You can also find:
- The Craig Art Gallery, with more art to see.
- Evan's Seafood Restaurant, if you're hungry for some tasty seafood.
- The Casaroma Wellness Centre.
- Meadowvale Meat Market.
- A Noggin's Corner shop.
- A Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation store.
The Outdoor Events Plaza
Right next to the building, there's a large outdoor space called the Events Plaza. It's usually a parking lot, but it can turn into a huge area for outdoor concerts and festivals! There's a big stage with a roof, perfect for bands and performers. This outdoor area can hold up to 10,000 people, making it a great spot for big community parties.
Fun Events All Year Round
Alderney Landing hosts many exciting outdoor events throughout the year. Some of the popular ones include:
- The Canada Day Concert
- Natal Day Events
- The Mother Goose Festival
- The Bluenose Ghosts Festival
- The Christkindlmarket (a special Christmas market)
Connected to the Community
When Alderney Landing was built, it was designed to connect with other important buildings nearby. You can walk directly from Alderney Landing through a special walkway (called a pedway) to:
- Alderney Gate, which has government offices.
- The Dartmouth Regional Library, a branch of the Halifax Public Libraries.
- The Halifax Transit ferry terminal, where you can catch a ferry across the harbour.
