Plan your visit

Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

The Prince of Wales Tower is located at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula in Point Pleasant Park.

Enjoy a scenic walk to the tower and learn about the history of this part of the Halifax Defence Complex through the interpretive panels.

Located 2.5 km from downtown Halifax, this is an easy and enjoyable stop on any itinerary. Admission is free.

Services and information

Hours of operation

Grounds and interpretative panels open year-round. The tower is closed.

Fees

Free admission.

Facilities and services

Grounds, tower, parking, picnic tables, washrooms, interpretive panels, Point Pleasant Park.

Weather

Seasonal and local weather, and trends.

How to get here

How to get here

Location

5718 Point Pleasant Drive
Halifax NS B3H 1B5

Phone
902-426-5080

Email
halifax@pc.gc.ca

Services and amenities

Bus parking Bus parking
Dogs on leash Dogs on leash
Information Information
Lookout Lookout
Parking Parking
Picnic area Picnic area
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