Gardens

pink flowers at the Halifax Public Gardens in the foreground and the bandstand in the background

A wide range of garden spaces are yours to visit and explore across the municipality. Visit the Halifax Public Gardens, one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America. The gardens 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.

Year of the Garden

2022 has been officially proclaimed the year of the gardenWe look forward to celebrating with you on June 18 for National Garden Day and are excited to announce additional events and activities that will be taking place throughout the spring and summer. Visit our webpage for details!