Tours of the Halifax Public Gardens

GUIDED TOURS           PUBLIC GARDENS            2026 SEASON

Our volunteer-led Guided Tour program has ended for the 2026 season.

Thank you for exploring the Gardens with us!

As of September 1, 2026 please check daily tour availability:

• On this page (schedule updated daily), or

• Email info@halifaxpublicgardens.ca (inbox monitored regularly), or

• Phone 902-456-4552 (10AM-4PM local time), or

• At our Info Desk & Gift Shop in Horticultural Hall (10AM-4PM local time)

  Our volunteers are happy to help.

  
  Free one-hour horticultural and historical tours led by our volunteers - explore the highlights of this National Historic Site, the only surviving true Victorian Garden in North America. 
  
  Scheduled tours: Monday - Sunday at 10:30 am, 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm. 

  Tours begin in front of Horticultural Hall at Juan Plaza, inside the Spring Garden Road entrance between South Park Street and Summer Street. Guided Tours end on October 12, 2026.

Weekly Bird Tour: Starts at Summer Street entrance to Camp Hill Cemetery at 7:30 AM every Wednesday, from May 20 to October. Bird Tour ends October 7, 2026.

Get a sneak peek of the Bird Tour: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kq04RC1ews

Our volunteer-led guided tours are for everyone - locals and visitors!

Guided Tours end October 12, 2026.

Larger group tours by reservation – contact: info@halifaxpublicgardens.ca