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. Stroll the Gardens’ many pathways as you take in 16 acres of tranquil beauty.
With tropical displays, ornately planted annual flower beds, and heritage trees, this historic garden ensures there is always something of interest to see.
The gardens offer an array of colour, from spring blooms of daffodils, tulips, and rhododendrons, to summertime’s colourful annuals, fragrant roses, a dazzling dahlia display and finally, autumn’s brilliant show of fall foliage.
A large, ornate bandstand, located in the center of the gardens, is host to free Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer months. Griffin’s pond is a prominent feature and is frequented by ducks, turtles, osprey and blue heron. There is a family lawn area where people are invited to picnic and play.
Halifax Public Gardens are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs for public use are available at the Horticultural Hall which also serves beverages and has public toilets available.
First established as the original garden space for the NS Horticultural Society in 1836, the Gardens grew to its present size and layout in 1875 through the work of original superintendent Richard Power. Recognized as a National Historic Site in 1984, the Halifax Public Gardens is a true gem loved by locals and visitors alike.
Date Details/Hours of Operation
May–November, 7 AM till one half hour prior to dusk; winter, 8 AM to 4 PM, weather permitting
