[2] When it was first being developed, it was the largest retail construction project in Canada east of Calgary.

[6] When it is fully built-out, the centre will contain an additional 46,500 square metres (500,000 sq ft) of hotel and office space, and will provide as many as 15,000 jobs.

[3][6] The site is bisected by two waterways, Grassy and Frenchman's Brooks, and contains a number of walking and cycling trails that connect the centre to Burnside Park, nearby Shubie Park and residential areas in the vicinity.

Overall, the centre is planned to house 20 big box stores, 40 shops, 15 boutiques, 20 restaurants, 10 service uses, two hotels, a movie theatre and 9,300 square metres (100,000 sq ft) of office space.

[5] Anchor tenants of Dartmouth Crossing include IKEA, Walmart, Home Depot, Costco, Kent Building Supplies, Canadian Tire and Cineplex Cinemas.