Birthday parties

Host your next birthday party at the coolest spot in Halifax! Learn about the history of one of Canada’s largest and most important forts as you explore its ramparts and tunnels and uncover its secrets.

All of our birthday parties last for two hours, and include admission to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and the use of a private party room.

Party options

Fête in a Fort

Our do-it-yourself party, the Fête in a Fort lets you make your own adventures as you roam throughout the Halifax Citadel. Explore rooms and exhibits, watch demonstrations, or try on old soldiers’ uniforms - it’s all up to you!

Suitable for ages 5 to 12.

Dates and times

Available from May 7 to October 31 at 10 am and 2 pm every day.

Group sizes

Maximum: 20 kids

Citadel Celebration

Celebrate your birthday with the Halifax Citadel’s 78th Highlanders! Your host will teach you how to march and behave like a soldier as you scour the Halifax Citadel’s ramparts, casemates, and tunnels for enemy spies. Don’t let any escape!

Best for young Highlanders between ages 6 and 10.

Activities

The Citadel Celebration includes:

• A host dressed as a 78th Highlander
• A guided tour of the Halifax Citadel
• Historic “drill instruction” and a hunt for an enemy spy*
• Time for cake and presents

Dates and times

Available from May 7 to October 31 at 10 am and 2 pm every day.

Group sizes

Maximum: 15 kids 

Artillery Adventure

Join the Royal Artillery and celebrate your birthday with a bang! Sign your enlistment papers, then learn how to raise signal flags and load a cannon just like gunners from the nineteenth century. Finally, watch the famous firepower of the British Army as the Halifax Citadel’s interpreters fire a cannon for your party!

Best for gunners between ages 8 and 12.

Activities

The Artillery Adventure includes:

• A host dressed as a gunner from the Royal Artillery
• A guided tour of the Halifax Citadel
• Interactive activities with the Citadel’s signal masts and 6 Pdr SBML field guns
• A firing demonstration just for your group!
• Time for cake and presents

Dates and times

Available from May 7 to October 31 from 2 pm to 4 pm every day.

Group sizes

Maximum: 10 kids