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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Free admission at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission from June 19 to September 7, 2026.

Join us for special events and activities at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, located in the heart of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plan your visit today! For more information, please call 902-426-5080 or email halifax@pc.gc.ca.

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  • Special travelling exhibition: Forget-Us-Not

    History
    Location(s): Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    Remembrance in the wake of the First World War

    From June to August, 2026, a special travelling exhibition from the Canadian Centre for the Great War will be on display at the Halifax Citadel.

    Through original stories, artifacts and creative works, the Forget-Us-Not travelling exhibition explores how Canadians remembered the First World War in the years that followed. The exhibition traces how remembrance took shape across the country from the “Books of Remembrance” and the poppy, to community monuments, personal letters, poetry and evolving forms of commemoration. It traces how collective memory is preserved, passed down and reinterpreted across generations, offering a reflection on both the past and the contemporary relevance of remembrance.

    Location: Anteroom next to the Information Centre

    More information: greatwarcentre.com/forget-us-not/

  • Campfire inside the historic Halifax Citadel

    Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location(s): Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
    Cost: $14.50 per participant, free for ages 6 and under

    Imagine this: you're having a campfire like no other — inside the historic 19th century fortifications of the Halifax Citadel!

    Join Parks Canada for an all-ages night of fun and education. Participants will be introduced to fire safety and fire starting techniques. Once the campfire is lit, we'll roast marshmallows and play lawn games! 

    Registration in advance is required.

    Call 1-844-365-2646 to register.

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  • Freedom of the City with the 78th Highlanders

    Culture and entertainment History
    Time: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Location(s): Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    Freedom of the City is an honour granted to military or paramilitary groups in recognition of their service to a municipality. Since 1998, the 78th Highlanders has exercised this privilege by marching through the streets of Halifax with bayonets fixed, drums beating and Colours flying. Enjoy the special squad inspection inside the Citadel starting at 11 am, then follow the Highlanders as they march on parade.

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