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Halifax Public Gardens are one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America. They were founded by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836 and were recognized as a National Historic Site in 1984. The Halifax Public Gardens is also part of Canada’s Garden Route.

Interested in supporting the Halifax Public Gardens? Donate a bench through the Gift For Parks Civic Support Program.

Location and operating hours

The Halifax Public Gardens comprise an entire block of the downtown core, bordered by Spring Garden Road, Summer Street, South Park Street, and Sackville Street.

The main gate of the Halifax Public Gardens is located at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street, with gates at the other three corners as well.

Gates will be open daily at 8 a.m., from April to early November. Gates will close each day a half hour before dusk. UnCommon Grounds in Horticultural Hall will be closed Monday to Friday, and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays effective Sept 2, 2020.

Winter hours of operation (From November 3 to April 5) are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.

Download a map and brochure for the Halifax Public Gardens [PDF] before your visit.