Plan your visit
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The Halifax Citadel is located in central Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is impossible to miss from the harbour and easily accessible by car or by foot. The distance to the airport is 35 km.
The Halifax Citadel is open year-round with different programs and services in each season. Visit between June and September for the full experience. Admission is charged.
First-time visitors should plan a minimum of two hours to explore; history buffs could spend the day taking in all that the Halifax Citadel has to offer.
Hours of operation
Halifax Citadel is open year-round. Select programs and services are available from May to November 11.
Shop and reserve
Passes and permits, souvenirs, reservations. Rent space for your meeting or special event.
Fees
Visitor passes and program fees. Free admission for youth.
Passes and permits
Discovery Pass, passes for Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, Canadian Armed Forces, Canoo mobile app.
Facilities and services
Facilities and services, parking, washrooms, accessibility.
Meeting, equipment and event rentals
Weddings, meetings, corporate events, facilities, rentals.
Weather
Current conditions and forecast.
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How to get here
Location
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
5425 Sackville Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3Y3
Phone
902-426-5080
Email
halifax@pc.gc.ca
Services and amenities
Accessible Parking
Accessible services
Picnic area
Accessible toilets
Bus parking
Vehicle charging station
No dogs
First Aid
Gift shop
Indoor Exhibit
Information
Interpretation
Lookout
Pay parking
Restaurant or café
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
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