Calendar of events
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Victorian Christmas
November 25 and 26 from noon until 4 pm
Entertainment and festive activities for visitors of all ages! Make your way to the Halifax Citadel as the historic fort takes on a festive air with Victorian music, games and, of course, Father Christmas. It’s the perfect way to capture some holiday magic to share with family and friends. Event runs 12 noon to 4 pm both days.
Saturday performances
The Fine Tuners
Noon to 1 pm – in front of the Cavalier Building*
Victorian Soldiers' Theatre – “A Vision of Christmas”
12:15 pm, 1 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm
Amethyst Dancers of Nova Scotia – Join our special guests for some lively dance
12:30 pm, 1:15 pm – Casemate 27
Children’s Parade with Father Christmas
12:45 pm, 2:45 pm – in front of the Cavalier Building*
A Touch of Brass Quintet
1 pm to 4 pm – in front of the Cavalier Building*
Thistle Scottish Country Dancers – Join our special guests for some lively dance
3 pm – Casemate 27
*In the event of inclement weather, Cavalier Building performances will take place in Casemate 28
Sunday performances
Victorian Soldiers' Theatre – “A Vision of Christmas”
12:15 pm, 1 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm
Four Shore Quartet
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm – in front of the Cavalier Building*
Children’s Parade with Father Christmas
12:45 pm, 2:45 pm – in front of the Cavalier Building*
Amethyst Dancers of Nova Scotia – Join our special guests for some lively dance
12:30 pm, 1:15 pm – Casemate 27
*In the event of inclement weather, Cavalier Building performances will take place in Casemate 28
Map
Legend
1 – Feed NS food collection site
2 – Orderly Room: Collect a letter to write to Father Christmas
3 – Tailor Shop and photo station
4 – "Shaping the Hill" exhibit
5 – "Storm the Beach D-Day" exhibit
6 – Victorian Soldiers' Theatre
7 – School Room
8 – Soldiers' Camp interactive exhibit
9 – "Fortress Halifax, A City Shaped by Conflict" exhibit
10 – In front of the Cavalier Building
11 – Cavalier Building: Information Centre, Gift Shop, Coffee Bar, Army Museum
12 – Christmas in the barracks
13 – Casemate 27 - Join our special guests for some lively dance
14 – Casemate 28-29: Visit with Father Christmas!
15 – "Fortress of Halifax – Warden of the North" exhibit
16 – Festive Campfire: Warm up by the fire, sing songs, and play games.
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