Facilities and services
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Facilities and services available during your visit to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
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Arriving at the site
Parking
Parking is located at the back entrance/exit, in the ditch (lower level) of the Halifax Citadel.
There is an on-site paid parking lot for up to 80 cars located inside the fort’s West Ditch.
Cost: See prices
Accessible parking
Accessible parking is located at the front entrance/exit near the front entrance kiosk.
Buses and RVs
There are designated areas for tour buses and recreational vehicles.
Electric vehicle charging stations
Open daily from 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Located in the on-site paid parking lot.
Cost: See prices for admission and parking
Availability: Please visit Chargepoint
Washrooms
Washrooms are located across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
Water fountain and water bottle filling station
Water fountain and water bottle filling station is located in the hallway near the public washrooms.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wi-Fi is available on the Parade Grounds within the walls of the Halifax Citadel.
Exploring the site
Army Museum
The Army Museum is located on the second floor of the Cavalier Building.
The Army Museum is open during the same hours as the Halifax Citadel and admission is included with your entry fee to the historic site.
Phone: 902-422-5979
Elevators
Elevator to ramparts
There is a self-service elevator located inside the Fortress Halifax exhibit, near the back entrance/exit. Use this elevator to visit upper level attractions.
Cavalier Building elevator
There is an elevator located on the main floor inside the Information Centre. Use this elevator to access the Army Museum located on the second floor.
On-site services
Accessibility
Wheelchairs and walkers
The grounds, main floor of the Cavalier Building, Army Museum, most of the exhibits, and washrooms are all wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchairs and walkers are available in the Visitor Information Centre.
Accessible parking
Accessible parking is located at the front entrance/exit near the front entrance kiosk.
Free entry for support persons
Parks Canada offers free admission and access to programs for support persons travelling with a visitor who has a disability and depends on the support person to travel and experience a Parks Canada destination.
Support people may be family members, friends or aides from an external organization.
Many people with disabilities are independent and may make use of assistance from travelling companions but are not dependent upon it, in which case regular fees are applied.
Service animals
Service animals are welcome, in the company of their handlers. Please keep service animals on a leash or harness during your visit.
Open captioning
A Harbour Worth Defending (film) has open captioning.
Coffee Bar and Parks Canada Perfect Picnic
The Halifax Citadel Coffee Bar is located in the historic Cavalier Building, next to the historic Soldiers’ Library.
Stop in for refreshments or a light meal! Or choose to take your lunch out and find your perfect picnic place within the walls of the fort or on the grassy hillside. No pre-ordering required.
Meeting and event rental spaces
The Halifax Citadel can accommodate a variety of gatherings year-round: business meetings, galas, weddings, concerts, receptions, photography, even product launches or retirement luncheons.
Regimental Shop – Souvenirs, gifts, and more!
The Regimental Shop is open daily from May to October and is located on the ground floor of the Cavalier Building.
Step inside the Halifax Citadel Regimental Shop and you’ll find historical souvenirs and locally sourced gifts. Find a treasure trove of items celebrating Halifax’s proud military heritage, from t-shirts and ornaments to books and postcards.
The Halifax Citadel Society runs the Regimental Shop, and proceeds from all sales support the living history program at the Halifax Citadel.
Contact: 902-423-0907
In case of emergency
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located in the security office, across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
First Aid
First aid is located in the security office, across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
Security
Security is located across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
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)
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