Halifax Public Gardens

Nature, Parks, & Gardens • Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

Halifax Public Gardens in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a serene oasis in the heart of the bustling city. As one of the finest examples of a Victorian garden in North America, this enchanting retreat offers visitors a place of tranquility and natural beauty. Spanning over 16 acres, the Public Gardens showcase exquisite floral displays, charming paths, picturesque water features, and historic monuments.

Wander along the meandering pathways lined with vibrant flower beds, lush greenery, and towering trees that provide a peaceful escape from the urban jungle. Admire the meticulously manicured lawns and carefully curated plantings that create a feast for the senses in every season. The centerpiece of the gardens is the iconic ornamental bandstand, where visitors can often enjoy live music performances or simply relax and bask in the peaceful ambiance.

The tranquil pond is home to graceful swans and ducks, adding a touch of wildlife to the picturesque surroundings. Benches scattered throughout the gardens invite visitors to sit and soak in the beauty of their surroundings or enjoy a leisurely picnic. History enthusiasts will appreciate the heritage buildings and monuments that offer a glimpse into the garden's storied past.

Whether you stroll through the gardens to admire the colorful blooms, relax with a book under the shade of a tree, or simply revel in the serenity of nature, Halifax Public Gardens is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.


Tours for Halifax Public Gardens

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Halifax Public Gardens has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax in Halifax, Nova Scotia $124 Tour Provided by Viator
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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

This Tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including all the Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies. See ALL that Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove has to offer in a Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 15 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum. Vehicle is equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and a large tablet to view Guests Videos and Photos to augment your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove.

Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide in Halifax, Nova Scotia $399 Tour Provided by Viator
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Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

This tour is unique because it is a private tour in a late model luxury vehicle. It provides a good balance of history, along with scenic coastal driving and exploring.

Historic Halifax by Foot in Halifax, Nova Scotia $35 Tour Provided by Viator
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Historic Halifax by Foot

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.

Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia $59 Tour Provided by Viator
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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 1-hour Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and the Victorian beauty of Halifax Public Gardens, and then splash into Halifax Harbour for great views of the waterfront. Your knowledgeable driver and marine pilot livens up the ride with engaging tales and naval history, and offers pointers on where to head next during your stay in the seaside city.

Best of Halifax Small Group Tour with Peggy's Cove and Citadel in Halifax, Nova Scotia $96 Tour Provided by Viator
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Best of Halifax Small Group Tour with Peggy's Cove and Citadel

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

Your adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove.

Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse).

After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill.

Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including: the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park.

At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.

Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia $115 Tour Provided by Viator
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Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the famous breathtaking sights of Peggy's Cove.

Our tour would commence from Pier 21 with its Historic block as the "Ellis Island" of Canada, where more than one million immigrants came through and more than 500,000 left from during WWII.

From there we will visit St. Paul's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada. As well, St. Paul's Church was among some of the buildings that withstood the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917. We will drive on to Fort Needham Hill where a memorial carillon was built for the victims of that explosion. Then we'll be on to Canada's most famous lighthouse.

Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking.

Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia $6 Tour Provided by Viator
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Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

On this 5 km tour, as well as the churches, gardens and graveyards, you'll explore many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork and statues that make up this must-see section of the city.

Highlights include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary's Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock and more!

Don't just see Halifax, hear what it has to say!

Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion in Halifax, Nova Scotia $115 Tour Provided by Viator
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

We offer authentic tours to all our clients both smaller and larger groups.

Each individual or group's need is different and we at Aberdeen Tours strives to go beyond and above to please and offer memorable tours.

Our knowledgeable guides will thrill you with not only the expertise of the area touring but will treat you as a STAR!

You will indeed be in the company of inspired, enthusiastic and educated guides who make thoughtful anecdotes and props to take you beyond the boundaries of sight-seeing. We will meet your group at the cruise ship pavilion at whatever time you desire.