Halifax Public Gardens: A Victorian Oasis

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Halifax Waterfront, head west on Sackville Street, then turn left onto Brunswick Street. Continue onto South Park Street. The main entrance to the Public Gardens will be on your right, at the corner of South Park Street and Spring Garden Road. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. No cost is involved.

• Public Transport

  Halifax Transit buses serve the Public Gardens. From Scotia Square, several bus routes (including 1, 10B, 10C, among others) will take you to stops near the Gardens on Spring Garden Road or South Park Street. A single fare is $2.75, exact change required.

• Taxi/Ride-share

  Taxis and ride-sharing services offer a direct route to the Public Gardens. From downtown Halifax, a short trip to the Gardens will typically cost between $7 and $15, depending on the distance and traffic.

• Parking

  There is no dedicated parking at the Halifax Public Gardens. Limited metered street parking is available on the surrounding streets (Spring Garden Road, South Park Street, Summer Street), with rates typically around $2.00 - $4.00 per hour. Several paid parking garages are also located within walking distance, such as the Spring Garden Road Parking Garage, with hourly rates varying.