Raise Your Spirits!
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Raise Your Spirits is a special guided tour and spirit tasting experience at the Halifax Citadel. Reserve tickets on a public tour or book a private group tour.
Raise Your Spirits with the Halifax Citadel
Transcript
[ This video contains no spoken words ]
Animated Parks Canada logo.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Nova Scotia. [A guide dressed as a 78th Highlander leads four visitors through the Halifax Citadel main entrance, across the Parade Square to the oustide of the Cavalier Building.]
[Someone twirls a liquid in a glass that has the 78th Highlander logo printed on the front.]
[The Highlander invites the four visitors to enter the historic room.]
[The Highlander gives a tour of the darkly lit barrel-room full of Compass Distillers branded barrels to the four visitors.]
[A close up of one of the Compass Distillers branded barrels.]
[The four visitors enter a brightly lit historic room where they will enjoy a Compass Distillers spirit tasting experience.]
[A close up of a charcuterie board (a selection of cheeses, cured meat and bread).]
[The four visitors are seated while the 78th Highlander guides them through a spirit tasting experience as they all sip spirits (alcohol).]
[A close up of a visitor cutting the cheese on the chacuterie board.]
[The visitor eats and enjoys a piece of cheese.]
[An aerial overview of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.]
Parks Canada logo.
Animated Canada wordmark.
Spirit tasting experience
Looking for a unique experience to enjoy with a group of friends or family? Book a spirit tasting experience inside the historic Halifax Citadel.
Enjoy a special tour and tasting with a 78th Highlander as your guide. Go behind-the-scenes and discover the history of alcohol in the British Military.
Savour Halifax Citadel-aged spirits, all crafted by award-winning Compass Distillers and paired with delicious locally inspired artisanal cheeses and charcuterie.
Experience Highlights:
- Gain after-hours access to Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, a restored 19th-century British fortification with stunning views of Halifax.
- Guided by a kilted 78th Highlander, join with friends to hear how alcohol was used in the British military; both a blessing and a curse – depending on who you ask!
- Visit Compass Distillers’ barrelling room inside the fortification where spirits are stored and aged in wooden barrels – a true sensory experience!
- Guided tasting of three unique spirits made exclusively for the Halifax Citadel Society by award-winning Compass Distillers. Enjoy Noon Gun Gin, Granite & Grain Whisky, and Daily Ration Rum with artisanal cheese and crackers.
- Get the scoop on Compass Distillers’ locally sourced "grain to bottle" distilling approach.
Availability
Dates and times
Private tours: Available year-round except on a few special event days
Public tours: Available on select dates and times year-round
Upcoming public tours
For upcoming dates and availability, please check Eventbrite or call 902-426-1990.
Duration
75 minutes
Group sizes
Public tours: Maximum 15 people
Private tours: 8-20 people
Languages
Public tours: Available in English only
Private tours: Available in English or French
Reservations and payment
How to book
Public tours: Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite website
Private tours: Registration is required a minimum of 48 hours in advance
Contact the Halifax Citadel Society:
- bookings@halifaxcitadel.ca
- 902-426-1990, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Prices
Cost: See Halifax Citadel Society prices
Participants must be 19 years of age or older.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled day of the tour.
Contact Halifax Citadel Society to cancel. For more information, call 902-426-1990.
Participants will be notified 48 hours in advance if the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather forecast, if the minimum number of participants to run the tour hasn't been met, or for unforeseen circumstances.
Good to know
Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are encouraged for the outside tour portion of the experience.
Meet at the front kiosk of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site at the designated program time. If arriving on foot, you can reach the front kiosk via the sidewalk from Sackville Street or the pathway from Brunswick Street, beside the Old Town Clock.
Parking is permitted in the pull-offs located around the Perimeter Road.
Travel trade details
Suitability
Suitable for small groups
Suitable for FIT (Fully Independent Travelers)
Facilities and services
Motorcoach parking available
Washrooms on site
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