Halifax Public Gardens

• ‘Senseless act’: Trees damaged by axe inside Halifax Public Gardens

  The Halifax Public Gardens says it will be closed Tuesday after they say the popular destination was broken into overnight, with trees damaged by an axe.

  Canada

  Jul 26
  
• Haligonian calls to preserve mural at the Quinpool Road McDonald’s

  An original painting of the Halifax Public Gardens by artist R.W. LeFresne adorns the west wall of the McDonald's, right above the turquoise, diner-style booths.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2021
  
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• Halifax police temporarily close public gardens for suspicious package investigation

  Police have cleared the area after determining there was no threat. 

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2020
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• Halifax Public Gardens now open, physical distance and gathering rules still apply

  Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang announced on Friday that Nova Scotia would immediately reopen provincial and municipal parks.

  Health

  May 2, 2020
• Halifax Public Gardens reopening on Saturday post-Dorian

  The Halifax Public Gardens opens at 7 a.m. and starts closing one hour prior to sunset.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2019
• Haligonians line up for seeds from agave that captured city’s heart

  The Agave americana drew crowds to the Halifax Public Gardens last summer after being transplanted from a greenhouse in anticipation of its final farewell.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2019
• What is dead may never die: Seeds from Halifax’s famous agave up for grabs

  The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced that 158 seeds from its agave are up for grabs on Thursday. 

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2019
• Halifax’s famous agave plant nears its end

  Halifax's famous agave plant is dying, but it will be be leaving hundreds of seeds for future generations.

  Environment

  Nov 2, 2018
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• Walkway at Halifax Public Gardens officially named for Queen Elizabeth II

  A ceremony was held at the Public Gardens Sunday afternoon to name the walkway leading up to the Victoria Jubilee Fountain after Queen Elizabeth II.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2018
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• Come one, come all! Century plant draws crowds in Halifax Public Gardens

  The Agave americana only blooms once every 25 years, and dies after blooming.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2018