Birthday parties

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Host your next birthday party at the coolest spot in Halifax!

Learn about the history of one of Canada’s largest and most important forts as you explore its ramparts and tunnels and uncover its secrets. All birthday parties include admission to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and the use of a private party room.

Dates and details

Dates

  • May 7 to October 31

Duration

  • 2 hours

Reservations and payment

How to book

Contact Halifax Citadel Society:

Prices

Party package options

Fête in a Fort

Our do-it-yourself party, the Fête in a Fort lets you make your own adventures as you roam throughout the Halifax Citadel. Explore rooms and exhibits, watch demonstrations, or try on old soldiers’ uniforms — it’s all up to you!

Age

  • Suitable for ages 5 to 12

Dates and times

  • May 7 to October 31
  • Every day
  • At 10 am and 2 pm

Group size

  • Maximum: 20 kids

Citadel Celebration

Celebrate your birthday with the Halifax Citadel’s 78th Highlanders! Your host will teach you how to march and behave like a soldier as you scour the Halifax Citadel’s ramparts, casemates, and tunnels for enemy spies. Don’t let any escape!

The Citadel Celebration includes:

  • A host dressed as a 78th Highlander
  • A guided tour of the Halifax Citadel
  • Historic “drill instruction” and a hunt for an enemy spy*
  • Time for cake and presents

Age

  • Best for young Highlanders between ages 6 and 10

Dates and times

  • May 7 to October 31
  • Every day
  • At 10 am and 2 pm

Group size

  • Maximum: 15 kids 

Artillery Adventure

Join the Royal Artillery and celebrate your birthday with a bang! Sign your enlistment papers, then learn how to raise signal flags and load a cannon just like gunners from the nineteenth century. Finally, watch the famous firepower of the British Army as the Halifax Citadel’s interpreters fire a cannon for your party!

The Artillery Adventure includes:

  • A host dressed as a gunner from the Royal Artillery
  • A guided tour of the Halifax Citadel
  • Interactive activities with the Citadel’s signal masts and 6 Pdr SBML field guns
  • A firing demonstration just for your group!
  • Time for cake and presents

Age

  • Best for gunners between ages 8 and 12

Dates and times

  • May 7 to October 31
  • Every day
  • 2 pm to 4 pm

Group size

  • Maximum: 10 kids

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