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What's Blooming. The Halifax Public Gardens are ever evolving. See the versatility and symmetry of the Victorian Gardenesque style established in the 1800s, popular then and still in practice here in the only true Victoria Garden in North America. More Information >.
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.
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.
GUIDED TOURS PUBLIC GARDENS SUMMER 2023. Free one-hour horticultural and historical tour of the Halifax Public Gardens, initiated by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836, expanded to the present 16 acres in 1867. Explore the highlights of the only surviving Victorian Garden in North America, a National Historic Site.
Halifax Public Gardens | Halifax, Canada | Attractions - Lonely Planet. Halifax, Canada, North America. Halifax. Established in 1867 to mark Confederation, but formally opened to the public in 1875, Halifax's delightful 6.5-hectare public gardens are a fine example of Victorian horticultural planning.
The Halifax Public Gardens is surely one of the City of Halifax’s most recognizable historic places. The stunning sixteen acres bordered by Spring Garden Road, South Park Street, Summer Street and Sackville Street are right in the middle of city action – near a busy shopping district, a hospital, hotel, and popular walking and driving routes.
