Day trips from Halifax
Discover four amazing National Historic Sites all within the city of Halifax. Each site was part of the vast defense complex that once surrounded the city, overlooking the seas watching for incoming French ships!
Let these must-see Nova Scotia destinations inspire your next visit!

Historic star-shaped fort from 1749 overlooking the harbor.
- Walk: Downtown Halifax
- Transit: Sightseeing tour bus

The first Martello tower built in North America, dating back to the 1790s.
- Drive: 10 minutes
- Transit: 25 minutes

27 buildings and armaments first built in 1793 to protect Halifax.
- Drive: 20 minutes
- Transit: 40 minutes

North America’s oldest military blockhouse.
- Drive: 50 minutes
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