This is that big hill south of downtown and the harbor. Fantastic evening view from here. Unfortunately they close early, as we were only able to go around the outside. Loved the grass roof.

The Citadel is superbly restored. Throughout the summer the tours are performed by students. If you want a 'private' guide, just queue for the Franch tour. The guide speaks perfect English! ;-)

The Citadel was walking distance from the hotel. It was just a matter of taking it slow, as it it quite a climb up the hill. I paid for a walking tour, but watched a film regarding the war of 1812, in lower floor of museum. Most interesting, as we all took this in high school, but it all made... More

This place is a TON of fun for history and military enthusiasts. Admission was reasonable as I recall. The guided tours are great, they give you a thorough but concise history of the fort, a rifle demonstration, and - if you are there at the correct time - a firing of the noon gun, which is a huge cannon housed... More

Nice visit but too early in the spring. The museum was closed. Nice exercise to walk up after eating so well in Halifax.

It's a must see for anyone visiting Halifax... or living there too! The Highlanders are wonderful, the biscuits at the canteen are good, and the story that is told should be known by all Haligonians.

The Citadel overlooks the city of Halifax and the harbour, and has been restored to 18th century standards. Excellent guides give you a taste of colonial life.

If you are coming to Nova Scotia, there are four things you should see: The Halifax Citadel, the Halifax Public Gardens, the Cabot Trail, and Fortress Louisbourg. Having visited other historic sites in Canada and the US, I can truly say the the Citadel is one of the top two; Louisbourg being the other one. If you are a military... More

Loved going to the citadel! It was great to get a history lesson in such a fun way! The staff and guides were great. I watched them interact with children, making it fun for them (hard to do in the age of technology). The guides made the difference between "looking" and "having fun"