Learn-to Camp Halifax
Join Learn-to Camp Halifax for hands-on experiences at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site this summer! Register for an evening campfire experience or overnight camping experience.
Drop by our interactive camping demonstration in the southeast ditch at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site to explore historic and present-day campsites. Or join us for Family Fun Days on Georges Island!
Evening campfire experiences
Join us for a full campfire experience! Learn about fire safety, fire building, and how to cook marshmallows and make s'mores. Book your experience in advance.
Location
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Directions to the Halifax Citadel
Event dates and hours
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Thursday, August 22, 2024
7 pm to 9 pm
Registration and payment
Reservations are required. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to register
Contact Parks Canada: 1-844-365-2646 (10 am to 6 pm EDT, Monday to Friday)
Please note: registration for this event can only be made using a credit card.
Please specify if you have dietary restrictions.
Cancellation policy
The last day to cancel is August 14, 2024. (One week prior to the beginning of the event).
Cancellations received more than seven (7) days before the date of the event will be fully refunded. No refund will be issued if you cancel your registration seven (7) days or less before the date of the event.
Weather
The Learn-to Camp evening campfire experience will occur rain or shine and only be cancelled if weather conditions are dangerous. Activities will be moved indoors if there is too much rain. Participants will be contacted at the phone number they provided if we need to cancel.
What is included
- Cooking implements
- Chairs
- Marshmallows (vegan options available), chocolate, and graham crackers
- Lawn games
What to bring
- Comfortable and supportive shoes
- Water bottles
What not to bring
- Pets are not permitted
- Alcohol or cannabis are not permitted
Overnight camping experiences
Learn-to Camp overnight experiences introduce you and your camping party to the basics of camping. You will learn camping skills like how to set up a tent, light a campfire, cook outdoors with a stove, and pack a cooler. Book your experience in advance!
Location
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Directions to the Halifax Citadel
Event dates
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:30 pm to Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 10 am
Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 3:30 pm to Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 10 am
Registration
Reservations are required. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to register
Contact Parks Canada: 1-844-365-2646 (10 am to 6 pm EDT, Monday to Friday).
Please note: registration for this event can only be made using a credit card.
Please specify if you have dietary restrictions.
Prices
$80.25 for the first person in the group/family per tent
$20.25 for each additional person in the group/family 7 years +
Free for children 6 and under
Cancellation policy
The last day to cancel is August 10, 2024. (One week prior to the beginning of the event).
Cancellations received more than seven (7) days before the date of the event will be fully refunded. No refund will be issued if you cancel your registration seven (7) days or less before the date of the event.
What is included
- Tent and sleeping pads
- All scheduled workshops and activities
- Entrance and camping fees
- Stoves and propane for cooking
- Coolers for storage of food
What to bring
- Sleeping bags (sleeping bags are NOT provided. Please ensure you have one for each member of your group)
- Pillow
- Suitable, comfortable clothing for the outdoors (remember that it can be cool at night so bring a variety of clothing so that you will be able to layer for warmth)
- Pyjamas
- Rain gear
- Comfortable and supportive shoes (you will be involved in many different activities, so be prepared to be on your feet)
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Water bottles
- Meals (dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday) and snacks
- Whatever pots and pans you need to cook your meals
- One cup, one bowl, one plate, one fork, one spoon, one knife PER PERSON
- A hat to protect you from the sun
- Personal toiletries
- Any personal medication
- Items for young children (bottles, diapers, etc.), toys and books for the kids
- Your health card
- Flash light and/or headlamp
What not to bring
- Pets are not permitted
- Alcohol or cannabis are not permitted
Interactive camping demonstrations
Explore a present-day camping demonstration next to 18th and early 19th century military encampments. From tents and bedding to cooking outside, experience first-hand how overnights under the stars have changed over time.
Test your camping skills with hands-on rope tying activities, watch historic and modern stove demonstrations, and learn fun packing tips and tricks for your next outdoor adventure.
Location
Southeast ditch, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Directions to the Halifax Citadel
Event dates and hours
Everyday in July and August
9 am to 5 pm
Family Fun Days
Join Parks Canada for special games, a treasure hunt, guided tours of the underground tunnels, and much more!
Test your camping skills with hands-on rope tying activities and lawn games, and learn about camping.
More information about Family Fun Days.
Book the ferry
Book the ferry to Georges Island and jump on board for unforgettable family fun!
Event dates and hours
From 10 am to 3 pm
Select Mondays in July and August:
- Monday, July 22, 2024
- Monday, July 29, 2024
- Monday, August 12, 2024
- Monday, August 19, 2024
- Monday, August 26, 2024
What to bring
- Pack a picnic or pre-order a Parks Canada Perfect Picnic from The Cable Wharf or Sapori Italian Street Food
- Comfortable and supportive shoes
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Hand sanitizer
Location
Georges Island National Historic Site
More information
Parks Canada: 1-844-365-2646 (10 am to 6 pm EDT, Monday to Friday)
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