Citadel Hill

Definitely one of the most popular things to do in Halifax! Highly recommend arriving around 11:00 a.m. as this will allow you to see the canon fired at noon and the changing of the guard at 1:00 followed shortly by a musket demonstration. We found that this was perfect timing. There are lots of History college students who are employed to tell you about the area so questions are easily answered. Also fun that they are dressed in time period attire. If you will plan on watching the canon, instead of lining up right next to it I would suggest going across the way. The explosion is still enough for you to feel and you will get a much better view. However, you will not be able to hear the explanation of what is going on that is given by one of the employees.

It's easy to see why this is THE signature attraction of Halifax. As first-timers to the city, this was first on the list - we were all enthused to see Canadian history unfold before us as we climbed the steps up the hill. The actors are very much into what they do, and the exhibits are very detailed. It even has a special exhibit on the D-day landing, as we know several vessels left Halifax for the event. We stayed for the 12noon cannon blast, which was spectacular. Even when leaving the fortress, we once again admired the view out over Halifax - you can't beat this place for the perfect panoramic vista!

This place is much more fun than I expected! I loved the immersive experience I had while observing the soldiers playing drums/bagpipes and shooting their guns. There are two museums with lot of history with a great quantity of artifacts. I spent around 3:30h walking around and I could visit it all. Cheers for the female soldiers! Recommend!

I come here almost every time I visit Halifax. Not only is it one of, it not the most recognizable spots in the city, it's also a great place to take some photos, learn about history and relax on the hill on a sunny day. It's also in a great location in between both the big Halifax Commons park and the downtown core with a lot of the restaurants and other attractions. They do offer guided tours, but only during certain times, so make sure to check in advance if you're into that kind of thing.

Thinking of having your wedding at a historical property? Look no further! Citadel Hill is awesome, we've photographed weddings here on several occasions and it's always been incredible. It's super unique, and located right in the centre of the city so it's easy to get to anywhere else you'd want to go for portraits but honestly no need, because you get everything in one place!. The casemates are super cool little rooms for a neat looking reception, and the actual fort is just super dope for photos and a sweet skyline view of the city. Do this, you won't regret it!!

We had a great day at the citadel! Kids loved going through all the rooms, ‘enlisting’, and learning the history of the fort. We enjoyed the music, cannon and musket demonstrations. It wasn’t great for our wheel chair as we have narrow wheels, but they were riding to trade me for one of theirs with wider tires.

A BC Tourist Review: I never entered the building itself but there are a lot of signs detailing Halifax's history and you get a great view of the waterfront. It's also a great place to escape the sketchy nature of downtown. This was worth the stop during our 18 hour layover! It is a very relaxing spot and you feel the Canadian history here. Note: Bus tours frequently stop here when going through Halifax in the evening. There were two buses that stopped briefly.

Situation in the heart of the city but they have on-site parking which is included in the entry. Not very expensive and cost us appr 35 dollars with parking. It's not very big inside keeping in mind it's a Citadel. Lots of history though for all to see - they have a museum inside and it's something to see. We were able to see the gun firing live but missed the canon firing.

Very impressive old structure to wander through. The museum and historical content was well done and informative. This is close to the Airbnb we stayed at while visiting Halifax. My family intended to just take a walk by the Citadel, but we all had were very impressed by it. Definitely worth a visit!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure

Very neat to experience this area of the city. We first last it on the harbour hopper and then came right back to it. It was misty rain however everything open. The museum portion has a lot of stories and historical pieces to share. The riffle demonstration was very cool to see / hear. Missed the noon gun but still highly recommend a visit.