Halifax Public Gardens: A Victorian Oasis

Getting There

• Walking

  The Halifax Public Gardens are centrally located and easily accessible on foot from most downtown Halifax locations. From the Halifax Waterfront, walk west along Spring Garden Road for approximately 15 minutes. The Gardens will be on your left, occupying the entire block between Spring Garden Road, Summer Street, South Park Street, and Sackville Street. Look for the ornate wrought iron gates at any of the four corners.

• Public Transport

  Halifax Transit buses serve the Public Gardens area. Several routes have stops along Spring Garden Road and South Park Street, adjacent to the gardens. Check the Halifax Transit website or app for the most up-to-date schedules and route information. A single fare is $2.75 (cash).

• Taxi/Ride-share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Halifax. A short trip from the waterfront or downtown core to the Public Gardens will typically cost between $8 and $15, depending on traffic and distance.

• Parking

  The Halifax Public Gardens do not have dedicated parking. Limited metered street parking is available on the streets surrounding the gardens, including Spring Garden Road and South Park Street. Several paid parking garages are also located within walking distance, such as the Spring Garden Road Parking Garage. Rates typically range from $2-4 per hour.