Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Sights & Landmarks • Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a significant landmark that offers visitors a glimpse into Canada's military history. This iconic fortress stands proudly atop a hill, offering panoramic views of the city and the harbor. The Citadel was built in the mid-18th century to defend against potential invaders and served as a key military installation for the British Empire.

Visitors to the fortress can explore the various exhibits, including the Army Museum, which showcases a fascinating collection of artifacts and memorabilia that highlight the role of the Canadian military over the years. Guided tours and interactive demonstrations provide insights into the daily life of soldiers stationed at the Citadel.

In addition to its historical significance, the Halifax Citadel is a popular tourist attraction that offers a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or simply want to enjoy the stunning views, a visit to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is sure to be a memorable and enriching experience.

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Tours for Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Halifax Citadel National Historic Site has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Eat Halifax Food Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Eat Halifax Food Tour

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Experience Halifax's exploding food scene as we drive you from South to North to eat and drink true local flavors. This tour includes 5 stops to taste everything from exceptional seafood and award winning Nova Scotia wine to the famous Halifax "donair" and everything in between. Along the way, we'll take you around the iconic Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and through the Hydrostone Neighborhood.

Halifax Now & Then in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Halifax Now & Then

Halifax, Nova Scotia

A superbly presented tour of Halifax that puts the history and sites of the city into perspective within the context of the natural, cultural and political history of Nova Scotia from 1749.

This tour highlights the link between Halifax to the Bay of Fundy, Lunenburg and other areas. See the site of the Halifax Explosion and the sites related to Halifax's connection with the Titanic, including the final resting place of 121 Titanic victims.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Citadel Hill, Argyle St., Grand Parade, Province House, Lieutenant Governor's House, Old Burying Ground, St Mary's Basilica, Georgian to Victoria architecture of "Olde" Halifax north and south, Spring Garden Road & Public Gardens, Halifax explosion site & memorial, Hydrostone National Historic District, Titanic burial sites & graves

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia

This Tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including all the Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies. See ALL that Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove has to offer in a Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 15 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum. Vehicle is equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and a large tablet to view Guests Videos and Photos to augment your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove.

Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide

Halifax, Nova Scotia

This tour is unique because it is a private tour in a late model luxury vehicle. It provides a good balance of history, along with scenic coastal driving and exploring.

Historic Halifax by Foot in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Historic Halifax by Foot

Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.

Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 1-hour Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and the Victorian beauty of Halifax Public Gardens, and then splash into Halifax Harbour for great views of the waterfront. Your knowledgeable driver and marine pilot livens up the ride with engaging tales and naval history, and offers pointers on where to head next during your stay in the seaside city.

Best of Halifax Small Group Tour with Peggy's Cove and Citadel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Best of Halifax Small Group Tour with Peggy's Cove and Citadel

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Your adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove.

Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse).

After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill.

Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including: the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park.

At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.

Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the famous breathtaking sights of Peggy's Cove.

Our tour would commence from Pier 21 with its Historic block as the "Ellis Island" of Canada, where more than one million immigrants came through and more than 500,000 left from during WWII.

From there we will visit St. Paul's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada. As well, St. Paul's Church was among some of the buildings that withstood the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917. We will drive on to Fort Needham Hill where a memorial carillon was built for the victims of that explosion. Then we'll be on to Canada's most famous lighthouse.

Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking.

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