Taking a holiday in Nova Scotia Canada, a couple strolls along a boardwalk by the ocean.
Attractions Listing Details
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
Halifax, Halifax Metro
Museums
Operated by Parks Canada.Wheelchair accessible.Museum.

Contact details

Phone:902-426-5080
Website:www.pc.gc.ca/halifaxcitadel

Constructed between 1828 and 1856, the Halifax Citadel commemorates Halifax's role as a key naval station in the British Empire. It is an impressive star-shaped masonry structure complete with defensive ditch, earthen ramparts, musketry gallery, powder magazine, garrison cells, guard room, barracks and school room. Theme exhibit is a dynamic presentation of the vivid and stirring history of the Citadel and Halifax; audio-visual program The Tides of History. Guided tour with costumed animators. G, B, P100, TR. MC, VS, DD.

Open
Open May 7–Oct 31

Admission
Admission charged.



Facilities/Services

  • Bus tours welcome
  • Gift shop
  • Parking
  • Tea room
  • Ici, on parle français

Overview aerial of the Citadel.
Overview aerial of the Citadel.
Halifax Town Clock, located on Citadel Hill.
Halifax Town Clock, located on Citadel Hill.