This is the forth citadel built to protect Halifax – first from the French, then from the US, from the French again and lastly from the US. Located high on a hill overlooking the harbor, it never saw battle and was made obsolete by high powered weapons but was still used as a temporary barracks through WWII. The citadel was transferred to Parks Canada in the 1950s and has been completely restored to the Victorian period.
Free guided tour are given throughout the day. A series of short films depicts life at the fort in different eras. Artifacts and exhibits are located in the buildings. Costumed interpreters are on hand to answer questions.
The citadel grounds and many of the rooms are accessible. The grounds are hard packed, crushed stone which is fairly easy to roll along. Ramps access the rooms but some have a high edge where they meet the ground. The Army Museum has an elevators to access the second floor.
Two handicapped spaces are located near the entrance. Bus and RV parking is also located there. Citadel
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