Gardens
Halifax Public Gardens
Enjoy your stay in Halifax and be sure to set aside time for a tour of the Halifax Public Gardens. Typically open from the beginning of May through the beginning of November, this public garden space in Halifax is historic, having initially been established in 1867.
Spread across 16 acres, the Halifax Public Gardens contains more than 140 species of trees, ornate fountains, a bandstand, and a stunning wrought iron entranceway. Enjoy lunch or a snack at the Uncommon Grounds Cafe, or step over to the Halifax Public Gardens Kids Zone.
Fredericton Botanical Gardens
Ideal for any spring or summer visit to Atlantic Canada, the Fredericton Botanical Gardens yield tranquil strolls, vibrant picnics, and much more. Spread across 22 hectares of land in New Brunswick, these excellent and wide-ranging botanic gardens are a short drive from downtown Fredericton, or nearby Saint John.
Opened in 1990 within Odell Park, the Fredericton Botanical Gardens feature much to see. Don't miss the Harold Hinds Memorial Garden, the Lilac Collection, the Rhododendron and Azalea Collection, or the Entrance Garden.
Popular Sites
Magnetic Hill Illusion
Trick? Not this time. Illusion. The Magnetic Hill Illusion is located in the city of Moncton in Atlantic Canada. This optical illusion is caused by simultaneously rising and descending terrain. The site is at the base of Lutes Mountain. As motorists travel uphill, it seems as though they roll backwards down the hill, unless they accelerate.
The site became one of the top tourist attractions in Moncton. Visit this unique to experience it for yourself. Another top tourist attraction in the area is the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magic Mountain Water Park. Make the most of your next visit to New Brunswick with a trip to one of the most unique attractions in the area.
Old Town Lunenburg
Established in 1753, Old Town Lunenburg is set in Lunenburg County on the South Shore of Nove Scotia – just 20 minutes east of Bridgewater.
Both a United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site and National Historic Site of Canada, Old Town Lunenburg is a must-see during any trip to Atlantic Canada.
Covering 33 hectares, the historic site was designated by the UNESCO in 1995. Old Town Lunenburg visitors may stop by the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax & Southwestern Railway Museum, and Knaut-Rhuland House Museum, while the area offers whale watching, walking tours, and sailing expeditions.
Dalhousie Centennial Library
Make your way north in New Brunswick. Visit the Dalhousie Centennial Library to peruse the wonderful selection of books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs and CDs. The current library building was built in 1966 and is located in Dalhousie, a few blocks from the Dalhousie Harbour in Chaleur Bay. The previous library served the community from 1939 to 1966.
The library's Genealogy Research Centre is a great place for researching family genealogy. The library staff is more than happy to assist with reference materials, the computer workstations and Virtual Reference Library. Enjoy your time in Atlantic Canada.