halifax public gardens

561KarenC561

Public Gardens (Spring Garden Rd)- Beautiful historic park with Victorian gardens and large duck ponds. Nice place for a stroll and an ice cream. They have an open band stand and usually someone playing on Saturdays/Sundays.

brigid_bliss

So much to see. Lovely to wander around, and changes often. So many different areas to explore and take in.

MaureenT60

The Halifax Public Gardens are located on Spring Garden Road in the heart of the City of Halifax. The gardens are colorful and restful and include a large pond where ducks wander and a large bandstand with seating for entertainment. The area is shaded by beautiful old deciduous trees and filled with flowers, annuals, perennials, Hydrangeas, Rhododenrons and other shrubs. You can stroll through the gated gardens at your leisure or enjoy your packed lunch sitting on one of many strategically placed benches. It is wonderful to have such beautiful green space in the City center.The Gardens lost a large number of trees in Hurricane Juan I believe. Mother Nature's pruning has opened up some of the gardens to more sun. Staff have done such a good job of adjusting to this event that it is only noticeable to locals who regularly frequent the gardens.The Gardens are closed late fall and through winter. Entry is free. Enjoy a stroll through the winding paths of these beautiful English gardens. I am quite certain the gardens are wheelchair accessible. Pets not permitted.

RyanC858

Any visit to Halifax during the warmer months deserves a trip to the Halifax Public Gardens. Mature, exquisitely manicured grounds, yummy nibbly treats, and the aromatic scents of foliage in bloom make this enchanting garden space a must see.

NovaScotiaTourist

A must see free attraction in Halifax. The history of this place is amazing from a simple stroll thru the lanes to see and smell the English gardens. Sunday's usually have a summer music band playing, a duck pond and open spaces to have a picnic.

DonnaM143

Public Gardens are beautiful lush gardens with beautiful hydrangeas throughout and seasonal flowers in the spring summer and fall. Walking paths throughout and band stand with music through the summertime.

542SandraS542

If you visit Halifax, stop in the Public Gardens. It is absolutely beautiful in the Spring, Summer and Fall with all the seasonal flowers. Bands play in the band stand in the summer. Grab an ice cream and stroll around the pond. It's a lovely place to have lunch or just to enjoy a fine day in Halifax.

Suzanne_Geoff

Beautiful park to go for a little stroll and enjoy nature. The flowers in the gardens are incredible and I make a point to take at least one visit to the park every August around my birthday (Aug 11) to enjoy the dahlias, which are usually in full bloom around this time. This also makes a nice stop if you are spending the day with your family as it has something for the kids (ice cream shop/giant geese, etc.) and adults. All around great destination in the heart of Halifax!

clarkebabin

Excellent place to relax and take in the fresh air lots of different trees from around the world, has benches to sit and rest if you need it and has some venders selling food outside the park

hollys879

The Public Gardens is and always has been a beautiful spot to take a leisurely walk to get a sense of peace and tranquility. It truly is a gem in the city. its a must stop if you are visiting our city, or a bit of de-stress-er on your lunch hour.

AWKerr

The Public Gardens is quite an amazing and beautiful place. Its hard not to appreciate the extensive amount of work that goes into maintaining this little peace of paradise. Great place to come and practice your photography skills, lots of walking paths that wind around the floral displays, or you can just sit and absorb the sites and sounds of nature right in the middle of the city, enjoy a cup of coffee or read and relax. Definitely worth the stop.

Barbara7777App

Halifax Public Gardens is a wonderful spot to relax with your family, with benches & gazebos. Kids will enjoy the waterfowl along the way!

bubbs999

Beautiful Park in the middle of the city. Free entrance. Great place for photographs, walking, relaxing. Enjoy summer concerts in the park.

DuncanM598

Fabulous gardens a must see and a short walk from the cruise terminal.beuatifully kept gardens close in Nov and reopen in April .

CatUK78

A nice place for a stroll with family. See the animals and check out some music every weekend in the summer. Lots of quiet places to sit and relax.