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Halifax Public Gardens

Spring Garden Road and South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3T 2M3, Canada
1 902 423 9865
Ranked #1 of 58 attractions in Halifax
4.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Description: This beautiful Victorian-inspired garden has been open to the public since 1875 and remains as one of Halifax's most beautiful and cherished sites.
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Amherst, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful scenery and the birds are always there to feed! Loved it More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I have had the chance to visit at different times of the year. There is always something in bloom. It is inspiring for my own garden. More

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Halifax, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Gardens are very well maintained. Stepping through the gates is comparable to stepping back in time. The hustle and bustle of downtown Halifax cannot breach the walls of green. Paths are clearly marked and entrances are everywhere making you feel isolated but not confined. There are benches for sitting under trees with a good book, bringing a bagged lunch for... More

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Cheticamp, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Visited for the first time on May long-weekend. It is a beautiful spot--an oasis really, as you don't even get the traffic noise. There were a number of trees in bloom (magnolia, rhododendron) and a number of flower beds are already planted. Lots of benches, but it's a bit depressing to see mothers and toddlers kicked off the grass. More

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Halifax, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

... to walk on the grass. As a park, it's pretty average and very, very small. The entrance gates are coo, though. More

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St.John's, Newfoundland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Lovely trails and water features. Quiet and clean. More

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Halifax, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I love that its a quiet little get away in the middle of the city. Well landscaped and cared for! I love to sit under a tree with a coffee from one of the local coffee shops that surround it and read a book. A must see when in Halifax. More

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Halifax, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Spend some time in the Public Gardens... they're beautiful! Lots of opportunities for pretty pics. More

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Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Well kept, simple and yet charming. Worth a stroll on a nice sunny day. If you want to get some ice cream or coffee, there is a little shop in the pavilion that is quite nice. I recommend the GrapeNut ice cream, apparently is a Halifax delicacy. More

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Toronto
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67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Can't blame anyone, but it was sure cold for late April1! I figure (or hope!) that someone came and rescued the swans/geese since the temp was dipping below freezing overnight. Relaxing setting. Nice refuge in the middle of the city. More

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