What to do and see in Nova Scotia, United States: The Best Gardens

September 26, 2021 Alice Mieles

From Yarmouth to Sydney, Nova Scotia is full of scenic landscapes, rich history, and interesting local culture. Sights and fun experiences abound in Nova Scotia, and there is a little bit of something for everyone. Soak up the beauty and serenity to be found in the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, or head to Cape Breton Highlands National Park for the stunning landscape and wildlife. Explore the history of the area at Louisbourg's Fortress Louisbourg, or hike the Skyline Trail in Ingonish.
Restaurants in Nova Scotia

1. Wood's berries Inc.

747 Raynardton Rd, Tusket, Nova Scotia B0W 3M0 Canada +1 902-648-2333 http://woodsberries.ca
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Wood's berries Inc.

2. Cochrane Family Farm

5324 Hwy 289, Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia B0N 2P0 Canada +1 902-671-2378 [email protected] http://www.cochranefamilyfarm.com/
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Cochrane Family Farm

A beautiful 30 acre permaculture based organic certified farm on the banks of the Stewiacke River in the heart of Upper Stewiacke. We offer farm fresh vegetables, heirloom seeds, and medicinal and culinary herbal products through a CSA, at farmer's markets, and our farm store. We have an on farm country store with over 300 organic and local food items. We are open for tours and throughout the year we offer several training sessions during the year. New for 2021 we have launched a Garden Center located here on farm as well with organic certified transplants grown by us plus tools, soils, fertilizers, hanging baskets, shrubs, perennials, trees, berry & fruit bushes and more.

3. Pebble and Fern Market Garden

11 Cypers Lane, Nova Scotia B0E 3C0 Canada [email protected]
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Pebble and Fern Market Garden

4. Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre)

4122 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia Canada +1 902-354-2133 http://www.concretecreations.info
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Concrete Creation (Cosby's Garden Centre)

Reviewed By Joyfulann - Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada

So many amazing sculptures! We were blown away by the amount and the detail in these amazing masterpieces! The paths were spacious and the gardens showcased so many rare plants and flowers. You can spend a whole day appreciating this place!

5. Halifax Public Gardens

Spring Garden Road and South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3T 2M3 Canada +1 902-440-3631 [email protected] http://www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca/
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Halifax Public Gardens

Welcome to Halifax’s greatest natural and national treasure and most visited site in Halifax, Nova Scotia– a timeless oasis in an ever changing world. A beautiful Victorian-inspired garden open to the public since 1867. 16 acres in the Victorian Gardenesque style; Scroll beds shaped in an E for the reigning monarch, Serpentine beds, raised carpet beds and a profusion of colour through the artistry of our Gardeners. The Victorian Gardens were all about symmetry and there is grand harmony throughout. The majestic trees, 240 varieties, nurture and shelter and many are original. The Victorians were all about education and introduced many new species to Nova Scotia. Check our What's Blooming on our website to discover the highlights of each month. Horticultural Hall, circa 1837, the original meeting place of the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society houses a coffee shop Due to COVID-19, events are limited, our Information Desk and daily tours are not operating. Please Social Distance.

Reviewed By thevellas2019

relaxing place to walk and or sit on a bench, quiet and beautiful, ponds and ducks galore with the flowers in full bloom, so pleasant and totally unexpected in the heart of the city, across from Lord Nelson hotel which made things very convenient for me, also only a 15 min walk to the harbour front,

6. Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

441 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia B0S 1A0 Canada +1 902-532-7018 [email protected] http://www.historicgardens.com
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Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

ESCAPE from the hectic pace of everyday life with a visit to Annapolis Royal’s beautiful Historic Gardens!In a beautiful setting overlooking a tidal river valley, the 17 acre Historic Gardens is a premiere Nova Scotia attraction showcasing gardening methods, designs and materials representing more than four hundred years of local history. Highlights include a Rose collection of more than 270 cultivars, an Acadian House representing pre-deportation 1671 time period, and much more…

Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada

We visited early October, and so, while there were flowers, the blossoms were not at their peak. Also, it was a little early in the autumn colour season, and so the leaves had just started turning. BUT, we had a fantastic visit nonetheless! The Acadian cottage is quite charming, the main garden spaces were still green and meticulously maintained, with a few blossoms still popping. For us, we were most impressed by their garden innovation section, where we learned about several techniques that we could use in our own garden. Their statue collection in the garden was also amazing. Staff were pleasant and helpful, and we would say this is a must-see, extremely highly recommended attraction for this fabulous part of Nova Scotia.

7. The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

32 University Ave. Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia Canada +1 902-585-1917 [email protected] http://kcirvingcentre.acadiau.ca/
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The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By LJDValley - Bible Hill, Canada

The Orchid tour was lovely a the KC Irving Environmental Science Building. We enjoyed the display and potting class.

8. Prescott House Museum

1633 Starrs Point Rd Starr's Point, Port Williams, Nova Scotia B0P 1T0 Canada +1 902-542-3984 [email protected] http://prescotthouse.novascotia.ca/
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Prescott House Museum

Come calling at “Acacia Grove”, an elegant Georgian house in the picturesque Annapolis Valley. Here, horticulturalist Charles Prescott cultivated Nova Scotia’s apple industry from 1811 to 1859.

9. Tangled Garden

11827 Highway 1, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia BOP 1MO Canada +1 902-542-9811 http://www.tangledgardenherbs.ca/garden.htm
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Tangled Garden

Reviewed By AnyDirectionUChoose - Halifax, Canada

This is such a cute little spot. If you've never been I would highly recommend a visit. It may be small but the gardens are so pretty. Just take your time and stroll through the grounds on a nice day. Very pretty. Not only that but the jams and liquors are wonderful. You can sample many before you buy which is an added bonus. Their products make fabulous gifts.

10. Leighton Dillman Park

4 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada
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Leighton Dillman Park

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