Halifax Public Gardens
| Downtown Halifax | |
| 1 hour | |
| Free | |
| Year-Round |
About This Experience
Stroll through a 16-acre urban oasis in the centre of the city; the beautiful Halifax Public Gardens.
One of the city’s most popular attractions, the Halifax Public Gardens are one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America.
With stunning floral displays, winding paths and bubbling fountains, a stroll through this garden oasis in the centre of the city is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Halifax.
Fun Facts:
- The Halifax Public Gardens is part of Canada’s Garden Route
- There are more than 140 species of trees growing in the Gardens
- The Halifax Public Gardens are the #2-rated thing to do in Halifax on TripAdvisor (second only to the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk)
Local Tip: Stop by Uncommon Grounds Cafe, located in the historic Horticultural Hall to pick up a coffee, snacks or ice cream to enjoy while you enjoy the Gardens.
Things you should know
| Accessibility | Halifax Public Gardens are wheelchair accessible. They even offer a limited supply of wheelchairs for public use—inquire at Horticultural Hall. |
| Daily Availability: | Sunday - Saturday |
| Meetup Location | Halifax Public Gardens |
| Hours | 8AM - 1/2 hour before sunset |
| Tours | A one hour horticultural and historical tour of the Halifax Public Gardens, first developed by Master Gardener and photographer, Serena Graham-Dwyer is now delivered at various times and days throughout the week and can be arranged by reservation. Tour Guides are conversational in several languages – English, French, German, Dutch and Chinese. |
Restrictions
To protect the serene atmosphere and enjoyment of the Gardens, pets, bicycles and jogging are not permitted within the Gardens. Ample natural food is available for the water fowl and birds – please do not feed them. The Public Gardens is a smoke free zone. No smoking is permitted anywhere in the Gardens.
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