Halifax Essential City Guide

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COMFORT FOOD
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COOL MUSIC
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HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDENS

Opened in 1867, this lush area is one of the finest North American examples of a formal Victorian garden. Its seven hectares include formal floral displays, weeping trees, fountains, roses, magnolias and foliage plants. Ducks and swans splash in the ponds. Duration of visit: about an hour. Main entrance at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street. Open daily from May to November 11, 8am to dusk.


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