Halifax Public Gardens

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About the Halifax Public Gardens

The Halifax Public Gardens are a 16-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Halifax.

Officially opened in 1867, The Halifax Public Gardens have retained much of their original Victorian character thanks to a series of talented superintendents, chief horticulturists, and gardeners. Through their efforts, the Public Gardens were designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1984.

In true Victorian fashion, the Gardens boast ornate fountains, a bandstand, statues, urns and a magnificent wrought iron entrance. Also among their treasures are over 100 different species of trees, including unusual or rare species and some centenarians. Their serpentine, scroll and carpet beds guarantee a bounty of colour and fragrance throughout the season.

Main Address:
Halifax Public Gardens
5665 Spring Garden Road
Mailing: P.O. Box 36013
Halifax
Nova Scotia B3J 3S9 Canada

Telephone:
Fax:
URL: http://www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca/
Primary Email: info@halifaxpublicgardens.ca

Staff Details

  • Director's Name: -
    Curator's Name: Tracey Jessen, Horticulturist
    Plant Records Officer's Name:

About the Garden

  • Institution Type: Botanic Garden
  • Date founded: 1867
  • Physical Data
  • Total Area: 7 Hectares
    Latitude: 44.642384
    Longitude: -63.580116
    Altitude: 0.00 Metres

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