Tours and programs
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Participate in programs and public or private tours including: tours and tastings, ghost tours, walking tours, hands-on experiences, as well as family and school programs.
Programming included with admission
Guided walking tour
Guided tour of the Halifax Citadel fort and exhibits.
The Citadel Adventures
The Citadel Adventures is a mystery game for kids ages 9 to 15.
Adventures with Halifax Citadel’s Paper Soldier
Cut out, colour, and dress your own Paper Soldier to bring along on adventures throughout the Halifax Citadel!
Parks Canada Xplorers
Complete at least five mini-quest activities outlined in the free booklet to become an official Halifax Citadel Xplorer.
Paid programs
Halifax Citadel Distilled Experiences
Guided private or public tour and tasting with a kilted 78th Highlander.
Ghost tour: Dare to be scared
Guided public or private haunted history ghost tour at the Halifax Citadel.
Soldier for a day
Experience being a soldier at the Halifax Citadel.
Ready! Aim! Fire!
Dress as a 78th Highlander and fire an authentic Snider-Enfield rifle!
Parks Canada Perfect Picnic
The Parks Canada Perfect Picnic is available here from May to October 31.
Private group tours and programs
Welcome Tour for Private Groups
Explore the impressive Halifax Citadel on a private guided tour for groups.
Halifax Citadel Distilled Experiences
Guided private or public tour and tasting with a kilted 78th Highlander.
Ghost tour: Dare to be scared
Guided public or private haunted history ghost tour at the Halifax Citadel.
Soldier for a day
Experience being a soldier at the Halifax Citadel.
Ready! Aim! Fire!
Dress as a 78th Highlander and fire an authentic Snider-Enfield rifle!
School programs
Educational programs for all school grade levels.
Birthday parties
Host your next birthday party at the coolest spot in Halifax!
March Break Family Tours
Join a special winter guided tour of the historic Halifax Citadel with your family or small group.
Citadel by Candlelight Holiday Tour
Explore the iconic Halifax Citadel by candlelight with a 78th Highlander as your guide.
Related links
- Plan your day
- Fortress Halifax – A City Shaped by Conflict
- Calendar of events
- Living history
- The Army Museum
- Make a Halifax Citadel paper doll soldier and soldier's wife
- Commemorating the First and Second World Wars
- Parks Canada red chairs
- Birthday parties
- Holiday experiences
- Activities from November to May 6
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