History of the Halifax Public Gardens
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-03:00Location
Public Gardens Halifax | Halifax, NS
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Established in 1867, the Halifax Public Gardens are one of the oldest Victorian Gardens in all of North America. Its history is deeply intertwined with Halifax and its brushes with colonialism, imperialism, racism, vigilante justice, reconciliation, and climate change. Join Colin Mitchell, a local historian and proud Nova Scotian, as he takes you through the tumultuous history of the Public Gardens and the challenges they face today.Walk Lead: Colin Mitchell-Crouse
Starting location: Halifax Public Gardens, at the North Side of Horticultural Hall
End location: Halifax Public Gardens
Duration: 1 hour
More info: Public washrooms are available at the start of the walk.
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