
Facilities and services
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Accessibility
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.
Open captioning
A Harbour Worth Defending (Film) has open captioning.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome, in the company of their handlers. Please keep service animals on a leash or harness during your visit.
Army Museum
The Army Museum is located on the second floor of the Cavalier Building.
Coffee Bar
Stop in for refreshments or a light meal in the Coffee Bar next to the historic Soldiers’ Library. 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. More information

Electric vehicle charging stations
Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Located in the parking lot. Consult PlugShare for more details
Elevators
Elevator to ramparts
There is a self-service elevator located behind the Cavalier Building 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 Visitor Information Centre. Use this elevator to access the Army Museum located on the second floor.
Entrance/Exit
There are two entrance/exits into the Halifax Citadel:
The front entrance/exit is located on Southeast portion of the Citadel facing the Old Town Clock and Brunswick Street.
The back entrance/exit is located on west side of the Citadel facing Ahern Avenue and Bell Road.
First Aid
First aid is located across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
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. More information
Parking
Cost: See prices
Parking is accessible from the back entrance/exit and located in the ditch or 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.
Buses and RVs
There are designated areas for tour buses and recreational vehicles.
Accessible parking
Accessible parking is located at the front entrance/exit near the front entrance kiosk.
Regimental Shop
Find historical souvenirs and locally sourced gifts at the Regimental Shop, located on the ground floor of the Cavalier Building. More information
Security
Security is located across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
Washrooms
Washrooms are located across from the Cavalier Building near the front entrance/exit.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Wif-Fi is available on the Parade Grounds within the walls of the Halifax Citadel.
Map
This map shows the locations of exhibits and attractions and facilities and services like washrooms, First Aid, and the gift shop.
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Legend
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
The grounds
The fort has three levels:
- Dry ditch level
- Parade Square level (ground level)
- Ramparts level
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
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