Halifax Public Gardens
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The Halifax Public Gardens () are Victorian-style public gardens formally established in 1867 and located in the community of Halifax within Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality.
They are bounded by Spring Garden Road, South Park Street, Summer Street and Sackville Street. The gardens are open annually from approximately May 1 until November 1. The landscaping style is Victorian (formal) and provides a popular setting for wedding and prom photos.
The gardens also feature a Band Stand that is used for free public concerts on Sunday afternoons during the summer.
The gardens were badly damaged by Hurricane Juan on September 29, 2003. Many trees were destroyed, necessitating the early closure of the gardens, and some redesign. The gardens reopened on Canada Day, 2004 after a restoration aided in part by $1 million which was raised during a radio telethon.
 Entrance to the Public Gardens in Halifax in early September 2003. |
 The same entrance on September 29, 2003. |
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