Winter activities
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The Halifax Citadel is open to visitors year-round. From mid-November to May, the grounds and Parade Square inside the fort are open but the interior rooms and exhibits are closed.
Explore the Parade Square and watch the 3rd Brigade of the Royal Artillery fire the Noon Gun. Call ahead to book a special guided tour or tasting for your group: 902-426-1990.
Experience full programming from May to October.
Watch the firing of the Noon Gun
Stand on the Cavalier Building verandah to watch the daily firing of the Noon Gun.
Halifax Citadel Distilled Experiences
Book a private tour including tasting tutorials with a distiller!
Ghost tour: Dare to be scared
Book a private haunted history tour of the Halifax Citadel at night. Chills guaranteed!
Meetings and event rentals
Hold your meeting or event in a venue steeped in Halifax’s rich heritage: 902-426-7665.
Safety
Be careful when using the grounds at this time of year as snow and ice-covered surfaces can be slippery. Winter maintenance of the grounds is limited. Some areas of the fort may be inaccessible. Proceed with caution.
The Ramparts (upper level) are closed in winter, unless weather permits them to be open.
The Dry Ditch (lower level) is closed from November to May.
Map
This map shows the facilities and services available at the Halifax Citadel year-round, weather-permitting.
Legend
Points of interest
Parade Square
Cavalier Building verandah (best place to view the Noon Gun)
Location of the Noon Gun (not accessible at this time of year due to weather)
Meeting and special events rooms to rent
Cavalier Building Soldiers' Library
North Front Casemates
North Magazine
Facilities and services
Entrances/Exits
- Front Entrance/Exit at the Southeast facing the Old Town Clock and Brunswick Street
- Back Entrance/Exit on the west side facing Ahern Avenue and Bell Road
Washrooms
Located across from the Cavalier Building near the front Entrance/Exit.
First aid and security
Located across from the Cavalier Building near the front Entrance/Exit.
Ditch parking
Accessible from the back Entrance/Exit and located in the ditch or lower level of the Halifax Citadel.
Accessible parking
Located at the front entrance/exit near the front entrance kiosk.
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