Halifax Public Gardens : excavation of French drain near Horticultural Hall : archaeological resource impact assessment

Abstract

Davis MacIntyre & Associates Limited was retained by Halifax Regional Municipality to conduct an archaeological resource impact assessment of a French drain just northwest of Horticultural Hall and south of the bandstand in the Halifax Public Gardens. The purpose of the assessment was to ensure that no significant archaeological resources were impacted during excavation, and to provide recommendations for further mitigation if necessary. The assessment was conducted under Category C Heritage Research Permit A2011NS169 (Appendix A). This report conforms to the standards of the Nova Scotia Heritage Division and the Heritage Research Permit requirements as per the Special Places Protection Act (R.S.,c. 438,s.1.)