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4,109 reviews. #3 of 128 things to do in Halifax. Gardens. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Write a review. About. Welcome to Halifax’s greatest natural and national treasure and most visited site in Halifax, Nova Scotia– a timeless oasis in an ever changing world.
Stroll the Gardens’ many pathways as you take in 16 acres... Located in the heart of the city, the Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America.
History of the Gardens. The Halifax Public Gardens were transformed into the urban oasis of today by the amalgamation of two adjoining gardens, a swampy piece of wasteland and a lovely bequest from an estate. The driving force behind this transition was the passion for horticulture of a number of Haligonian citizens.
The Friends of the Public Gardens (TFPG) provide a Visitor Information Desk selling The Halifax Public Gardens Book, a Gardens Map and note cards from local artists. Register at the desk for the free daily guided tours. Kites in Horticultural Hall!
Description of Historic Place. The Halifax Public Gardens National Historic Site of Canada is one of the rare surviving Victorian gardens in Canada. Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, it is a favourite place for Haligonians and visitors to stroll and relax.
The Halifax Public Gardens are more than an open space or park. They are a rare example of a formal Victorian public garden surviving intact and relatively unspoiled in the heart of a modern city. Officially opened in 1867 The Halifax Public Gardens have survived for more than a century.
The Halifax Public Gardens are Victorian era public gardens formally established in 1867, the year of Canadian Confederation. The gardens are located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia on the Halifax Peninsula near the popular shopping district of Spring Garden Road and opposite Victoria Park.
