Halifax Public Gardens worth seeing in early October?

[LindaAndBillTravel]

We will be in Halifax on October 7th. Will the public gardens be worth seeing then, or will everything be dormant already?

[groinky]

We will be in Halifax on October 7th. Will the public gardens be worth seeing then, or will everything be dormant already?

 

I live in Halifax and I can tell you the Public Gardens are well worth seeing anytime. Very peaceful and tranquil and an easy walk from where the ship docks. Enjoy Halifax, you will love it!

[sparkymm]

I completely agree with Groinky, the Public Gardens are just wonderful, you will love it.

 

Michele

[LindaAndBillTravel]

Thank you both for the responses. I love going to the local gardens wherever we travel, and am looking forward to seeing the one in Halifax!

[ktsbbg123]

I live in Halifax and I can tell you the Public Gardens are well worth seeing anytime. Very peaceful and tranquil and an easy walk from where the ship docks. Enjoy Halifax, you will love it!

 

Any idea about how long the walk is from the cruise ship?

[maryann ns]

The thing is you will be wanting to stop along the way. It is a gradual uphill climb and I would think it would be about half an hour straight walking. Here is the route I would take:

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You could walk along the waterfront until Bishop Street, but the map won't let me show that.

[travelbig]

maryann,

 

What are your thoughts about taking the ferry over to Dartmouth and then taking the bus over to Fisherman's Cove? Is Fisherman's Cove worth the trip if all we are looking for is a little side trip? We have been to Halifax several times before but have never done the ferry. We are always looking for scenic places (we have already been to Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Peggy's Cove, Fairview Cemetery). Thanks for your input.

[groinky]

Any idea about how long the walk is from the cruise ship?

 

It would be a 20 to 30 miute walk which has lots to see along the way. The Gardens are on one of the nicest streets in Halifax, which is Spring Garden Road. Lots of great shops and restaurants. A great street to have a coffee and people watch,

[maryann ns]

The ferry to Dartmouth is a great idea. I have not been to Fisherman's Cove for years, but read something about it falling on hard times.

[travelbig]

Thanks for the reply Maryann. Are there shops and scenic walks where the ferry comes into Dartmouth? It would be easier just to stay in that area. Thanks again for your guidance.

[groinky]

Thanks for the reply Maryann. Are there shops and scenic walks where the ferry comes into Dartmouth? It would be easier just to stay in that area. Thanks again for your guidance.

 

The ferry docks in downtown Dartmouth where you could browse around but not really alot of shopping. I would not do Fishernens Cove, although it is charming, it is not easy to do unless you have a car. Alot of people take the ferry to get a view of the city especially since the cruise ships don't get that far in to the harbour. You can go over and back on the same ferry as alot of tourists do. I would spend my time on the Halifax waterfrount where there are great shops and restaurants and a must see is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, right on the waterfront. All this is an easy stroll along the boardwalk which is beside the cruise terminal. Even though I live here in Halifax I have sailed in many times and will again in October on the QM2. Be sure to get up early and watch the sail in, you won't be disapointed!

Nancy

[maryann ns]

I totally agree with groinky.

[groinky]

I totally agree with groinky.

 

Thanks Maryann, where in NS do you live? Not many of us on Cruise Critic!

[travelbig]

The ferry docks in downtown Dartmouth where you could browse around but not really alot of shopping. I would not do Fishernens Cove, although it is charming, it is not easy to do unless you have a car. Alot of people take the ferry to get a view of the city especially since the cruise ships don't get that far in to the harbour. You can go over and back on the same ferry as alot of tourists do. I would spend my time on the Halifax waterfrount where there are great shops and restaurants and a must see is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, right on the waterfront. All this is an easy stroll along the boardwalk which is beside the cruise terminal. Even though I live here in Halifax I have sailed in many times and will again in October on the QM2. Be sure to get up early and watch the sail in, you won't be disapointed!

Nancy

 

Nancy,

Thank you for your response and your first hand knowledge. You and Maryann are so helpful. We have been to Halifax several times on cruises and I am aware of the wonderful boardwalk and the museum. I was just looking for something different to do when we return in 2011. Thanks again for your help.

Leslie

[maryann ns]

I'm in Pugwash, but grew up in Dartmouth.

[ktsbbg123]

Thanks for the info...I've now build on your map a whole walking tour of the city of things that we want to see.

 

Thanks again..