Hours of operation
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The Halifax Citadel and the grounds are open year-round. The available programs and services change with the season.
May 7 to November 5, 2026
- Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm
- Programs and services are available from May 7 to November 5, 2026
- Plan your day
November 6, 2026 to May 6, 2027
- Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Open Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm
- Activities from November to May 6
- Parade Square and accessible washrooms inside the Halifax Citadel, weather permitting
- Noon Gun firing, every day except Christmas day
- Facility and meeting rentals
- Select booked tours – call ahead to book a special guided tour or tasting for your group: 902-426-1990
What is closed:
- The interior rooms and exhibits are closed
- The upper level of the fort walls (ramparts) are closed for visitor safety
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