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	Halifax Public Gardens - History of a Victorian Garden
		Although these early gardens have not survived, the traditional British interest in horticulture was not lost during the rapid development of nineteenth century Halifax.
		The Society's garden would provide a pleasant recreational area and add to the amenities of the town; the display of specimen plants would spark the intellectual interest of the citizens, and the erection of statues and monuments would engender civic and national pride.
		The citizens of Halifax have cause to be grateful to those people whose vision and skill contributed to the creation and preservation of the Public Gardens.
	www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca /history.htm (354 words)

	Public Gardens
		Halifax’s Public Gardens had its origins in 1836 when the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society set out to create a Victorian garden that would be "accessible to all classes" as a place where they could get away from city life and find a source of "health and cheerfulness".
		The main gates of this wonderful place is located at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street, to the south of Citadel Hill.
		The City of Halifax purchased the Public Gardens in 1874.
	www.mikecampbell.net /publicgardens.htm (566 words)

	Check In Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Tourism Information Pages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Public Gardens is renowned to be one of North America's most beautiful gardens and is a true symbol of the beauty of Halifax.
		The Gardens are fenced in wrought iron with a magnificent and large set of ornamental iron entrance gates on one corner erected in 1889 and imported from Glasgow, Scotland.
		The name "Public Gardens" first applied to an adjacent garden to the horticultural one and was opened in 1867 under the sponsorship of John McCulloch and Sir William Young, the latter having donated the gardens' six large vases and three Italian statues of the ancient goddesses: Diana, Ceres and Flora.
	www.checkinnovascotia.com /Public/main/event.asp?key=HIS046 (513 words)

	Beaverbrook Public Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Presumably a garden is as appropriate a use of Greenbelt land as a corn field, so this option should be relatively easy to implement, with either the City or a local group leasing the land from the NCC.
		This garden would be viewed by tens of thousands of people passing on the Queensway or waiting at the exit traffic light so it should be compatible with long sightlines, and it would depend on having an overall theme.
		A garden that serves all of Kanata or all of Ottawa might be generally less attractive to Beaverbrook residents than a much smaller garden that serves just the local residents.
	www.beaverbrook-kanata.ca /beaverbrook_public_gardens (1545 words)

	CTV.ca - Hurricane-ravaged park reopens in Halifax- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
		As hundreds of guests flowed into the gardens for the first time in nine months, it was clear crews had worked tirelessly to revive the 168-year-old Victorian gardens.
		Halifax residents are proud of their gardens, said Lieut-Gov. Myra Freeman at the Canada Day opening ceremonies, and the damage wrought by the hurricane was painful for many.
		Everyone seemed to drift a little slower through the gardens Thursday: strolling to the music of a string quartet, in a scene reminiscent of the gardens early years, and stopping to smell the rhododendrons that Blanche MacKenzie says must be the background of nearly every wedding picture in Halifax.
	www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/1088733931384_107?hub=Canada&subhub=PrintStory (661 words)

	April 29, 2003 - HRM Media Room Press Releases 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		HRM staff have been busy preparing and making ready the many walkways, lawn areas, and shrub/flower beds in the Halifax Public Gardens, which is considered to be one of the finest examples of a surviving Victorian Garden in North America.
		The garden grew and by the mid-1800's, represented approximately 50 percent of the present-day acreage.
		In the early 1870's, the private gardens to the south were joined with the abutting public gardens to the north to become what we know today as the Halifax Public Gardens.
	www.halifax.ca /mediaroom/pressrelease/pr2003/030429pubgar2003.html (288 words)

	Public Gardens \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Halifax \| Frommers.com
		The Public Gardens literally took seed in 1753, when they were founded as a private garden.
		It was acquired by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836, and it assumed its present look in 1875, during the peak of the Victorian era.
		As such, the garden is one of the nation's Victorian masterpieces, more rare and evocative than any mansard-roofed mansion.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/halifax/A9040.html (259 words)

	Halifax Public Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Halifax Public Gardens is a rare example of a formal Victorian public garden relatively intact in the heart of a modern city.
		The responsibility of the original gardens (1836) and the civic garden (1867) was assumed by the City of Halifax.
		The gardens were brought together by Richard Power who created the present design in 1875.
	www.hiehalifax.com /viewevent.php?id=68 (65 words)

	Halifax Travel Tips (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Halifax Metropolitan Area The province's capital city is commonly the embarking and departure point for many tourists who fly in and out of the city's international airport, but Halifax is much more than just a flight destination.
		Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax This standout museum on the waterfront is filled with fascinating exhibits, such as a deck chair salvaged from the Titanic.
		Public Gardens, Halifax These Victorian gardens, designed in 1874, are among the finest in the country.
	www.idoweddings.com /tips/tips.138.357.html (1359 words)

	Halifax Info - Halifax Regional Municipality Visitor Information Halifax Nova Scotia
		Halifax, Gateway to Atlantic Canada, has flourished as a prominent port situated on the world's second largest natural harbour.
		Whether you take a picnic at one of Halifax's beautiful parks, go for a swim, or stretch you legs along a majestic hiking trail, Halifax is yours to explore.
		Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage and the perfect place for your next holiday vacation.
	www.halifaxinfo.com (261 words)

	The Town Paper -- Byzantine and Mediterranean Codes
		A third major element is the cleanliness and maintenance of the immediate public realm, primarily streets and cul-de-sacs.
		The public realm must not be subjected to damages that result from activities or waste originating in the private realm.
		Bay windows towards the public realm, usually located at upper levels, would be screened by wooden lattices that allowed views of the outside but prevented those outside from seeing in.
	www.tndtownpaper.com /council/Hakim.htm (2265 words)

	Halifax Public Gardens - Home Page
		They are a rare example of a formal Victorian public garden surviving intact and relatively unspoiled in the heart of a modern city.
		However, for as long as urban development is on the rise and the city of Halifax continues to grow the welfare of the gardens will be threatened.
		The Friends of the Public Gardens is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and protection of this unique national treasure.
	www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca (194 words)

	Public Gardens Park - NovaTrails.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The park is located in the city of Halifax at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street.
		Halifax's Public Gardens are a great experience for people of all ages.
		The Gardens encompass a whole city block filled with colorful flowerbeds and many different types of trees from small to big.
	www.novatrails.com /halifax/parks/publicgardens/index.php (239 words)

	Public Gardens (disc with over 1,440 pictures of Public Gardens, Point Pleasant Park and Halifax)
		This is a culmination of 1.5 years of work, over 100 trips to the Public Gardens and a selection from about 8,000 pictures.
		Since the Public Gardens are closed in the winter, there are some additional pictures from other Halifax parks.
		Our visit to the Public Gardens was a beautiful inspiration in the many aspects of artistic expression through flowers, water, sculpture, birds.....
	www.digital-recordings.com /public_gardens/pubgardn.html (1084 words)

	Halifax Public Gardens Protection Act (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		(b) protect the Halifax Public Gardens and surrounding area for an interim period to enable the Province to develop provincial land-use policies applicable to the protected area pursuant to the Planning Act.
		BEGINNING at the intersection of the centre lines of College Street and Carleton Street in the City of Halifax, in the County of Halifax and Province of Nova Scotia;
		THENCE westerly along the centre line of Spring Garden Road to its intersection with the northerly prolongation of the centre line of Brenton Street;
	www.gov.ns.ca /legi/legc/statutes/halpub.htm (892 words)

	Halifax Destination Canada travel Bob Fisher (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		As for the capital city of Halifax, the Mapquest image clearly shows why this city and its inner harbour provide a welcoming respite for the storm-tossed or, in modern times, those who are looking for an accessible and manageable city in which water (and all activities related to it) is a principal amenity.
		Halifax is one of the most family-friendly and "lifelong learning" cities in Canada, and there are more sites/sights, sounds, and hands-on experiences to be had in this city than can possibly be mentioned here.
		The proud sailing heritage of Halifax and Nova Scotia are the hands-on subject of this restored chandlery and warehouse on the waterfront.
	www.bobfisher.ca /TTRN/halifax.htm (3363 words)

	Halifax Public Garden - a Gardens Guide review
		They were promoted by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society, at the same time (1836) as the early British public parks, as a place which would be 'accessible to all classes' to find 'health and cheerfulness'.
		The language is reminiscent of England's 1833 House of Commons Committee on 'Public Walks'.
		To find equally good examples of Victorian public gardens one must visit the English seaside towns - the character is more Nova Anglica than Nova Scotia.
	www.gardenvisit.com /ge/halifaxpublicgarden.htm (197 words)

	Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Spring Garden Rd at South Park St. Rare example of a formal Victorian public garden surviving intact and relatively unspoiled in the heart of a modern city.
		Responsibility for the original garden (N.S. Historical Society, 1836) and a civic garden (1867) was assumed by the city of Halifax in 1874, and the gardens were brought together by the city of Halifax in 1874, and the design in 1875.
		Halifax rents the site from the British Government for 1 shilling (about 10 cents) a year, with a 999 – year lease, at the western entrance, Tower road at Point Pleasant Dr. a large map shows all walkways and points of interest, including the ruins of several fortresses.
	www.getthehomehabit.com /attractions.htm (2780 words)

	Our Public Gardens
		However, the Public Gardens are obviously not a priority beyond the upkeep of the grounds themselves (credit where it's due).
		When the snow flies and the remaining ducks start leaving their "sanctuary" in search of food, maybe some drivers will notice there's a problem when, on their frantic way to the casino, they find themselves running their cars over wayward and famished birds that are too weak to fly out of the way.
		The water in the gardens was pristine and clear as was, in another long-ago time, the Northwest Arm and the Halifax Harbour (Joe Howe used to jump in the harbour after work to wash off the printer's ink.
	www.svpproductions.com /page12.html (807 words)

	Halifax Public Gardens - Garden Fauna
		The Gardens are a highly managed ecosystem and people and birds play major roles in its ecology.
		In the course of a year, hundreds of pounds of popcorn, bread, and other foods are given to the birds in and around the pond.
		The food eaten by the ducks is also passed into the water in the form of droppings, which provide a nutrient base for the growth of algae and other organisms.
	www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca /fauna.htm (206 words)

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		Halifax has one of the prettiest public gardens in the Atlantic provinces.
		Much of it was damaged during the onslaught of hurricane Juan, but the gardens have been restored to a pristine shape.
		We try to stop in to feed the birds (read that as: the kids love to chase the birds) and enjoy the scenery on a summer's day.
	www.chrisross.name /garden2004.htm (60 words)

	Halifax Tourism, Experience our present, re-live our history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		I have lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the better part of eight years and have come to love this city.
		Halifax itself is a beautiful city and boasts some spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean.
		Without the Public Gardens Halifax would not be the same.This jewel of a Victorian Garden in the heart of the city feaures beautiful flowers, sculptures, fountains, ponds and streams.
	www.halifax-tour-guide.com (425 words)

	Best halifax public gardens information sites around Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		We have worked hard to make sure that halifax public gardens information can be found here.
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	search-now170.com /sites/halifax/halifax_public_gardens.html (154 words)

	Halifax Public Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		We are taking advantage of it and enjoy a walk through the Public Gardens.
		September 28, 2003 Huricane Juan hit Halifax head on and caused a lot of damage.
		Many trees were uprooted in the Public Gardens.
	www.mcuniverse.com /index.php?id=261&type=98 (79 words)

	March Lecture, Elder Learners/Continuing Education, Saint Mary's University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		While Hurricane Juan was in many ways a disaster for the Public Gardens it was also a blessing in disguise.
		Peter Bigelow of HRM will present a brief history and overview of the gardens as well as the current and future plans to restore this much beloved historic site in the wake of our storm of the century.
		In that role Peter is responsible for the restoration of the municipal parks system including the Halifax Public Gardens.
	www.stmarys.ca /academic/conted/el/three.htm (326 words)

	Gallery :: Nova Scotia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
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	lrsspirit.com /v-web/gallery/Nova-Scotia?page=3 (303 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Halifax Public Gardens - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		The gardens are free and open from the beginning of May until the end of October.
		the gazebo located in the heart of the public gardens was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of queen victoria in 1887.
		the halifax public gardens were started by a group of haligonians (name given to those from halifax) who wanted to indulge in their passion of gardening exotic plants and vegetables.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Nova_Scotia/Halifax-908494/Things_To_Do-Halifax-Public_Gardens-BR-1.html (1112 words)

	Halifax Nova Scotia Canada \| Halifax Live News
		With final damage assessments complete, clean-up and restoration work is now underway in Halifax's Public Gardens.
		HRM had waited to allow a heritage assessment team from Parks Canada and a volunteer group from the Nova Scotia Archeological Society to finish their work in the Gardens.
		Donations to the Halifax Public Gardens Restoration Foundation are welcome and can be made at any branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) or by mail to The Halifax Public Gardens Fund c/o Maritime Broadcasting Systems PO Box 400, Halifax, N.S. Copyright © Halifax Live
	www.halifaxlive.com /Gardens.htm (339 words)

	HRM - Parks - Restoring the Public Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		With the generous support of the community work is now underway to allow the Public Gardens to re-open on July 1, 2004.
		In addition, detailed historical research of the Gardens from it's founding in the 1830's through to the end of the tenure of Richard Power in the early 1900's has taken place.
		Donations in support of the restoration of the Public Gardens are welcomed.
	www.halifax.ca /parks/PG.html (329 words)

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