Halifax in Halifax Region, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces

Public Garden Foundation Fountain

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017

1. Public Garden Foundation Fountain Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hurricane Juan struck Halifax on September 29, 2003, devastating the Halifax Public Gardens. A volunteer-led foundation was formed to raise funds and restore the Gardens and historic Horticultural Hall.

This fountain and plaza were dedicated on Natal Day, August 6, 2007 by His Worship Mayor Peter Kelly and Robert L. Pace, Chairman, Public Gardens Foundation, to recognize the tireless efforts and work to restore and revitalize one of Canada's public treasures.

[Names of Foundation members]

Erected by Halifax Public Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Disasters • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 2007.

Location. 44° 38.521′ N, 63° 34.902′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Halifax Region. Marker is on Spring Garden Road just west of South Park Street, on the right when traveling west. The fountain is the centerpiece of Horticultural Hall Plaza, just inside the Halifax Public Gardens

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main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5665 Spring Garden Road, Halifax NS B3J 3S9, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horticulture Hall, post-1945 (within shouting distance of this marker); Drinking Fountain / Fontaine d'eau potable (within shouting distance of this marker); "Hamilton" Flower-bed arrangement (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lieut. Henry Edward Clonard Keating (about 90 meters away); HMCS Sackville K-181 (about 120 meters away); Summer House / Pavillon d'été (about 150 meters away); Unveiling, Jubilee Fountain / Inauguration, Fontaine du Jubilé (about 180 meters away); Boer War Memorial Fountain (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.

Public Garden Foundation Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 26, 2017

2. Public Garden Foundation Fountain and Marker

Former Horticultural Hall in background

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.