A number of communities and organizations open up scenic areas for people to enjoy a stroll, ranging from wilderness parks to outstanding perennial gardens. Some also offer garden tours; check with local Visitor Information Centres to up to date information.

• Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal

• Blomidon Inn Garden, Wolfville

• Brooklyn Waterfront Park, Brooklyn

• Dartmouth Commons, Dartmouth

• DesBrisay Museum Woodland Gardens, Bridgewater

• Flemming Park (The Dingle), Halifax

• Kentville Agricultural Research Centre, Kentville

• Lunenburg (Communities in Bloom winner)

• Masstown Community Garden, Masstown

• Parkdale-Maplewood Museum, Maplewood

• Prescott House, Starr’s Point

• Public Garden, Halifax

• Stewiacke River Park, Stewiacke East

• Victoria Park, Truro

• Wentworth Park, Sydney