Halifax’s Public Gardens have been situated in the heart of Halifax since 1836. The main gate is located at the corner of Spring Garden Road and South Park Street, to the south of Citadel Hill. Among other points of entry, one can find gates to the Public Gardens at the southwest corner of Citadel Hill. The Halifax Public Gardens are more than an open space or park; they are a rare example of a formal Victorian public garden surviving intact and relatively unspoiled in the heart of a modern city. Among the most significant features of the Gardens are its three statues and two fountains.