Crichton Park

­Crichton Park
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Presented by Roz Prince of Sutton Group

Locale

Crichton Park is a charming and desirable neighbourhood located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. This area is primarily residential in nature and is very centrally located.

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History

Crichton is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word crioch, which means border, and the Old English word tune which means farm or settlement. It is thus to be assumed that the first bearer of this surname lived on a border. Crichton is also a place in Midlothian, Scotland and is the location of Crichton Castle where Mary Queen of Scots married Lord Darnley in 1565. She later married Earl of Bothwell, owner of Crichton Castle, and lost her crown as a result.

Sources:
http://www.rampantscotland.com/placenames/placename_halifax.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crichton

Development

The neighbourhood of Crichton Park was developed in the early 1960’s but has continued to grow in order to meet the steady demand of homebuyers. The homes in this neighbourhood are well kept, and many feature mature trees and with full-developed landscaping.

Employment

In terms of employment, Crichton Park is ideally located given its close proximity to downtown Dartmouth, downtown Halifax (easily accessible by both bridge and ferry), Burnside Business Park and the new Dartmouth Crossing.

Schools

The neighbourhood is particularly popular with families due to the proximity to school, the presence of sidewalks on many streets, and the overall safe and inviting ambiance of the neighbourhood. Children who live in Crichton Park attend the following schools:

• Crichton Park Elementary School
• Bicentennial School
• Dartmouth High School

Recreation

Residents of Crichton Park have a host of nearby parks, lakes and recreation facilities from which to choose. Here are some examples:

• Banook Canoe Club - Canoe, Kayak, Swim
• Birch Cove Beach and Park - Swim, Picnic, Beach
• Brightwood Golf and Country Club - Golf
• Dartmouth Sportsplex - Skate, Swim, and more
• Grahams Grove Beach and Park - Swim, Picnic, Beach
• Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club - Canoe, Kayak, Swim
• Senobe Aquatic Club -  Canoe, Kayak, Swim
• Shubie Park and the Shubenacadie Canal - Walk, Hike, Bike
• Shubie Park Campground - Camp, Picnic
• Sullivan’s Pond (a.k.a. “The Duck Pond”) - Walk

Transportation

Crichton Park is located near the following routes:

• Circumferential Highway Highway #118 (to the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport)
• MacKay and the MacDonald bridges

Crichton Park is serviced by an excellent system run by Metro Transit. The ferry is within walking distance and travels regularly between downtown Dartmouth and downtown Halifax.

Culture

Crichton Park is within walking distance of several cultural milieus:

• Alderney Gate Public Library
• Dartmouth Heritage Museum
• Dartmouth Players
• Eastern Front Theatre

Services

Crichton Park was the first residential area to receive natural gas service in Nova Scotia.

Shopping

• Burnside Business Park
• Mic Mac Mall
• Dartmouth Crossing