Hours of operation

Georges Island National Historic Site

The wharf and Georges Island National Historic Site are open from June to October. Visitation is not permitted outside specified open times.

June 11 to June 25, 2023

Open Saturday and Sunday
10 am to 3 pm

Change in hours of operation for June 30 and July 1, 2023

Georges Island National Historic Site will be open as follows:

  • Friday, June 30 (practice day), 1:30 pm to 5 pm
  • Saturday, July 1, 1:30 pm to 5 pm, (rain date July 2)

The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds will host an Air Show demonstration over the Halifax Harbour on Saturday, July 1, from noon to 12:30 pm. For more information about the Air Show, visit www.hrmcanadaday.ca

June 29 to September 4, 2023

Open Monday and Thursday to Sunday (closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
10 am to 3 pm

September 9 to October 8, 2023

Open Saturday and Sunday
10 am to 3 pm

Temporary closures due to weather

Georges Island will be closed when the ferry to Georges Island is cancelled due to heavy rains or unsafe conditions for travel by boat.

Cancellations will be made by 9 pm the evening before (unless there are exceptional circumstances).

Before you travel, please confirm the island will be open:

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