HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Open May to October, this star-shaped British fortress was built between 1828 and 1856 and its elevated position atop a drumlin affords an excellent view of Halifax Harbour.
The town clock on its eastern slope has been operating since 1803 and has become an iconic image of Halifax. The fort was garrisoned by the British Army until 1906 and by Canadian Forces during the First and Second World Wars but has now been restored to the mid-Victorian period and has a ‘living history' programme. Visitors are treated to entertainment from the 78th Highland Regiment, the Royal Artillery and people representing soldiers' wives and tradespeople in authentic mid-Victorian dress.
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