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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

The hill on which the citadel stands (Halifax Citadel National Historic Site) is in downtown Halifax, rather like Mont-Royal in Montréal. The top of what was a precipitous, tree-covered hill was leveled off to build the garrison which has been part of the townscape since the 18th C.

There is an exhibition in the old Powder magazine, with exhibits about communication methods and the construction of the Citadel. A replica of the defense casement and a garrison cell can also be seen.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Address
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Box 9080
Halifax, NS B3K5M7
Canada
Phone 1 (902) 426-5080
Fax 1 (902) 426-4228
Hours
May 7 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Family$ 29.40
Adult$ 11.70
Senior over 65$ 10.05
Child 16 & under$ 5.80
Child 6 & underFREE
All values are in Canada Dollars
Tips
Prices are reduced in the spring and fall. Only the grounds are open during the winter months.

Related Attractions

Old Town Clock
The Old Town Clock, which has become the symbol of Halifax, was originally commissioned by Prince Edward in 1803. It has four clock-faces and chimes, and is an enduring memorial to the punctuality of that strict disciplinarian. There are guided tours and a snack bar.
The Old Town Clock is part of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada.
Army Museum
Housed in the casements, the Army Museum has a number of interesting models from the Halifax region and a collection of weapons, uniforms and decorations.
The Army Museum is part of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada.
Address
Halifax Army Museum
Box 9080, Station A

Halifax, NS B3K5M7
Canada
Phone 1 (902) 426-5080
Fax 1 (902) 426-4228
Hours
Always opened on:
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
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