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Dickson and surrounds

Beloved by locals for its Asian eats and specialty grocers, Dickson is easily accessible by both light rail and bus. The Dickson shopping precinct has everything you’ll need from pharmacists and zero-waste stores to banks and a supermarket. Nestled in the areas surrounding Dickson you’ll find suburban gems and award-winning restaurants the locals love.

Highlights of the area

Asian eat streets

Find oodles of noodles, bao, roast duck, Korean fried chicken, bubble tea, and vegan eats on Woolley Street.

Public transport hub

Dickson is easy to get to with a light rail stop and bus interchange just a two-minute walk from the shops.

Cycle past wetlands

Jump on your bike and cycle around the wetlands or across to Mount Majura for amazing views.

Wooden shelves full of jewellery and homewares.
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Trove

A cooperative of local artists, designers and makers display at this treasure trove of a shop. Pick up a gift or a handcrafted souvenir to remember your getaway to Canberra. Browse through jewellery, clothing, millinery, ceramics, homewares, candles, soaps, cards and more.

Trove

H&H
26 Sep 2026

Hops & Hooves Festival Race Day

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 26 Sep 2026 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Bar lined with many bottles of alcohol and standing candlestick holders

Wakefield's Bar & Wine

Ainslie, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Three plates of food

Nickys

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Fashion on the Field
3 Nov 2026

TAB Melbourne Cup & Big Dance Race Day

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 3 Nov 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Outdoor Seating

De Doughnut

Dickson, ACT
Under $20
Books inside Book Lore bookshop Canberra

Book Lore

Lyneham, ACT
Flow and Food Yoga Canberra Ayurveda

Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda

Lyneham, ACT
interior of Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery

Lyneham, ACT
Not specified
Inside Michael Armstrong Studio Lyneham Canberra

Michael Armstrong Studio

Lyneham, ACT
The Lampshade Workroom
19–20 Sep 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Spring

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Blume Flower School holding a wreath
27–29 Nov 2026

Handmade Market Canberra - Summer

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Couples talking with exhibitors at Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo.
13 Sep 2026

Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Jet Flight Simulator Cockpit

Jet Flight Simulator Canberra

Lyneham, ACT
Woman holding smart phone in front of image on sign located in the bush

Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
exterior of Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Shin Sen Teppanyaki Restaurant

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
6 Morris Dancers perform in Traditional Costume with a big-top tent in the background
25–29 Mar 2027

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 25 Mar 2027 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm
Group of people standing in old cemetery with large cypress and stone tombstones

ACT Pioneers Cemetery Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
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15–16 Aug 2026

Oz Comic-Con Canberra

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
Next on 15 Aug 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Trail with dicernible tyre tracks through eucalypt woodland

Gungahlin Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Nicholls, ACT
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Dickson

Dickson, ACT
Not specified
Three women reading sign board in open woodland

Ngunnawal Country Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Young family in summer clothes and hats looking at an old wooden hut

Belconnen Heritage Trail

by Canberra Tracks - Self Drive Heritage Trails

Dickson, ACT
Lines of Inquiry, 2016

ANCA Gallery

Dickson, ACT
Sliced steak with chip dipped in gravy

Atrium Restaurant and Bar

Dickson, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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