History
The Halifax Citadel is the city’s most iconic fortress and a National Historic Site of Canada. Completed in 1856, it replaced earlier forts built to defend one of the world’s deepest natural harbours.
Landmark
Shaped like a star, the Citadel features stone ramparts, dry ditches, and living-history displays depicting 19th-century garrison life. The daily noon-gun ceremony remains a cherished Halifax tradition.
Significance
As the heart of the city’s historical identity, the Citadel connects local and international visitors to Halifax’s heritage of resilience, trade, and defence.
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