Culture and history
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
History
Site history, designation, people of significance, Hometown Heroes.
Architecture
Halifax Citadel restoration and the Old Town Clock.
Engineering
Historical engineering features: the signal mast.
There is so much to tell about the Halifax Citadel. Some of the stories take us into the daily lives of the soldiers who lived there. Others allow us to understand the importance of this place in Canadian history. Discover more about this place, an important part of the Halifax Defence Complex.
History
The Halifax Citadel was declared a National Historic Site in 1952. Today its restored walls welcome all who wish to learn about defining moments in Canadian history.
Architecture
In 1951, the Halifax Citadel was transferred to Parks Canada for restoration. Over the following decades, teams of dedicated historians, archaeologists, engineers, architects, masons, and carpenters worked to return the Citadel to its original mid-nineteenth century appearance.
Engineering
Learn about some of the fascinating historical features at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
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