The Halifax Public Gardens are more than an open space or park. They constitute a rare example of a formal Victorian public garden surviving intact and relatively unspoiled in the heart of a modern city.  The Gardens are open every day from 8 am to dusk, from Spring to Fall. 

Officially opened in 1867, the Halifax Public Gardens have survived intact with little alteration, and thanks to a series of talented and devoted superintendents they still retain much of their original Victorian character.

However, for as long as there is urban development and the city of Halifax continues to grow, the welfare of the Gardens will be threatened. Recognizing this, The Friends of the Public Gardens was formed as a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and protection of this unique national treasure.

This website contains valuable information about the Public Gardens, their history, their remarkable plant and bird life, their statues, fountains, and architectural features.  It also provides information about The Friends, who strive to support the talented gardeners maintaining this wonderful Halifax attraction.