British representation in Canada
British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth
Contact details, location and practical information for the British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Contact details
Contact the British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth
The United Kingdom’s honorary consular post in Nova Scotia is headed by Honorary Consul Alfred (Fred) Smithers.
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2W1
Canada
Before visiting: Current official provincial information does not publish regular public opening hours. Contact the Honorary Consul before travelling.
Location
Where is the British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth?
The Honorary Consulate is located at One Canal Street in Dartmouth, within the Halifax Regional Municipality.
About the consulate
About the British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth
The United Kingdom maintains an honorary consular presence in Dartmouth as part of its diplomatic and consular representation in Canada.
The office is headed by Alfred Smithers, who is listed by the Government of Nova Scotia as the British Honorary Consul.
As an honorary post, the office has a more limited role than a British Consulate General. Formal passport, visa and other specialist consular procedures may need to be handled through the appropriate UK government service.
Local assistance
Assistance from the British Honorary Consulate
The Dartmouth post provides a local British consular point of contact in Atlantic Canada.
British nationals
British nationals can contact the Honorary Consul for local guidance and information about the appropriate UK authority for their enquiry.
Local representation
The Honorary Consul provides local representation for the United Kingdom and supports links with the provinces in the consular district.
Formal consular procedures
Passport, visa and other formal procedures should be checked through GOV.UK or the appropriate British diplomatic or career consular mission.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth
Official Canadian diplomatic records list the Dartmouth honorary post’s consular district as:
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is part of the Dartmouth Honorary Consulate’s consular district.
New Brunswick
The honorary post also covers New Brunswick.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is also included in the consular district.
Before you visit
What to check before contacting or visiting
Contact the office first
Current official provincial information does not publish fixed public opening hours. Call or email before travelling.
Check the correct UK service
Standard passport and UK visa procedures are handled through dedicated UK government services rather than an honorary consulate.
For urgent assistance
British nationals who need urgent consular help should use the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s official assistance channels.
Frequently asked questions
British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth FAQ
Is there a British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth?
Yes. The Government of Nova Scotia currently lists a British Honorary Consulate in Dartmouth.
Who is the British Honorary Consul in Dartmouth?
Alfred (Fred) Smithers is the current British Honorary Consul.
Where is the British Honorary Consulate located?
The office is located at One Canal Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2W1.
What is the phone number?
The current Nova Scotia Consular Corps directory lists +1 902 461 3400.
What is the email address?
The current official provincial listing gives fsmithers@ionaresourcesholdings.ca.
Which provinces does the Dartmouth Honorary Consulate cover?
Official Canadian diplomatic records list the consular district as Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Can I apply for a British passport there?
Standard British passport applications are handled through His Majesty’s Passport Office. Check GOV.UK for the current overseas passport procedure.
Does the Honorary Consulate issue UK visas?
UK visa applications and visa enquiries are handled through UK Visas and Immigration rather than the honorary consular office.
What are the opening hours?
Current official provincial information does not publish fixed public opening hours. Contact the office before visiting.