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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Plan a full or partial day of activities and hands-on experiences at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site! From May to October, your visit to the Halifax Citadel will be filled with the sights and sounds of an historic military fortress.
Family fun at the Halifax Citadel | Parks Canada
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[This video has no spoken language] [Upbeat music]Information Centre
Welcome to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site!
Start your visit at the Information Centre, located in the Cavalier Building, across from the main entrance.
Drop in with questions at any time during your visit.
Guided walking tour
Enjoy a free guided walking tour with your paid admission. The guided tour is a great place to start exploring the many period rooms, exhibits, films, and different perspectives on the history of Halifax.
Living history demonstrations
Historical re-enactors take you back to 1869, when the famous 78th Highland Regiment were stationed in Halifax.
Demonstrations could include:
- Royal Artillery firing the Noon Gun
- 78th Highlander Drill Squad
- Pipes and Drums
- Soldiers' wives
Exhibits
See all the exhibits and attractions.
Explore the Fortress Halifax exhibit
Discover The Army Museum
Second World War “Storm the Beach" D-Day exhibitFree activities for kids
Free admission for youth 17 and under includes the following activities:
- Become a Parks Canada Xplorer
- Play the Citadel Adventures game
- Adventure with Halifax Citadel's Paper Soldier
Take a break and enjoy lunch with a view
Enhanced programs (additional fees apply)
Ready! Aim! Fire! (No reservations required)
Soldier for a Day (Reservations required)
Halifax Citadel Distilled Experiences (Reservations required)
Ghost Tour: Dare To Be Scared (Reservations required)Map
Legend
This map shows the locations of exhibits and attractions and facilities and services like washrooms, first aid, and the gift shop.
The fort has three levels:
- Parade Square (ground level)
- Ramparts (upper level)
- Dry Ditch
Facilities and services
Entrance/Exit
Washrooms
Elevator to ramparts
Parking
Accessible parking
First aid and security
Wi-Fi hotspot
In the Cavalier Building
Regimental Shop
Coffee Bar and Soldiers' Library
Cavalier building elevator
Exhibits and attractions
Cavalier Building
- 1. Information Centre
- 2. The Army Museum
- 3. A Harbour Worth Defending
- 4. Barracks
5. North Viewing Platform
6. Warden of the North
7. Seven-inch Rifled Guns
8. Guard Room & Main Gate
9. Engineer Store
10. Orderly Room
11. Tailor Shop
12. Noon Gun
13. Sally Port No. 1 (Entry/Exit to Dry Ditch)
14. Musketry Gallery
15. South Ravelin
16. Sally Port No. 2 (Entry/Exit to Dry Ditch)
17. Shaping the Hill
18. Signal Post
19. South Viewing Platform
20. Expense Magazine
21. Defence Casemates and Garrison Cells
22. 32-pounder Gun Battery
23. South Magazine
24. School Room
25. Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict (New Exhibit)
26. Storm the Beach D-Day Exhibit
27. Path to Garrison Grounds and additional parking
Download the map (PDF, 1 MB)
Related links
- 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
- Tours and programs
- Parks Canada red chairs
- Birthday parties
- Holiday experiences
- Activities from November to May 6
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