Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces
The Public Gardens
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
1. The Public Gardens Marker
Inscription.
The Public Gardens. .
Halifax has been the scene of many "firsts" in Canada. These eighteen acres, comprising one of Canada's most attractive Victorian public gardens, derived from an earlier site, part of the original Common, chosen for the Gardens in 1841, the year of incorporation as a city. It was the fashion of that time to be seen walking in the Gardens and enjoying the music supplied by military bands. About 1859, a further attraction was added: the first indoor skating rink in Canada was erected where the pavilion now stands.
A public lawn tennis court, again the first of its kind in Canada, was established in the Public Gardens, and the first of many public concerts was held, as they are still held today. Deer, which were then numerous, were relocated, and the handsome wrought iron gates at the main entrance, bearing Halifax's original coat of arms, were installed in 1890.
Trees are treasured in Halifax. The Public Gardens have been the supply source for many trees that now beautify public spaces in Halifax. Some trees planted by the earliest settlers are still thriving, to the city's joy.
The Halifax Foundation and the Halifax Regional Municipality Millenium Committee are pleased to present the "Markers of Distinction" program as a cooperative project to celebrate 250 years of Halifax-Dartmouth history, and the arrival of a new millenium, in 1999-2000.. . This historical marker was erected in 2000 by The Halifax Foundation and Halifax Regional Municipality. It is in Halifax in Halifax Region Nova Scotia
Halifax has been the scene of many "firsts" in Canada. These eighteen acres, comprising one of Canada's most attractive Victorian public gardens, derived from an earlier site, part of the original Common, chosen for the Gardens in 1841, the year of incorporation as a city. It was the fashion of that time to be seen walking in the Gardens and enjoying the music supplied by military bands. About 1859, a further attraction was added: the first indoor skating rink in Canada was erected where the pavilion now stands.
A public lawn tennis court, again the first of its kind in Canada, was established in the Public Gardens, and the first of many public concerts was held, as they are still held today. Deer, which were then numerous, were relocated, and the handsome wrought iron gates at the main entrance, bearing Halifax's original coat of arms, were installed in 1890.
Trees are treasured in Halifax. The Public Gardens have been the supply source for many trees that now beautify public spaces in Halifax. Some trees planted by the earliest settlers are still thriving, to the city's joy.
The Halifax Foundation and the Halifax
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Regional Municipality Millenium Committee are pleased to present the "Markers of Distinction" program as a cooperative project to celebrate 250 years of Halifax-Dartmouth history, and the arrival of a new millenium, in 1999-2000.
Erected 2000 by The Halifax Foundation and Halifax Regional Municipality.
Location. 44° 38.654′ N, 63° 34.858′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. Marker is just inside the Public Garden's NE corner entrance, near the intersection of South Park and Sackville Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5665 Spring Garden Road, Halifax NS B3J 3S9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
3. Halifax Public Gardens Bandstand and Flower Beds
The centerpiece of the Gardens
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
4. Halifax Public Gardens Herbaceous Plant Bed
One of many in the Gardens
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
5. Halifax Public Gardens Herbaceous Plant Bed Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
6. Halifax Public Gardens Flower Detail
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017
7. Halifax Public Gardens Flower Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
