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Halifax Citadel Society 🇨🇦 A non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the knowledge of Canadian history.

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The countdown is on! ⏳🍂 There’s still time to squeeze in a visit to the Halifax Citadel before we wrap up another incredible season. Take in the fall views, discover centuries of history and experience the sights and stories that bring the Citadel to life. We’re open every day until November 5, so if a visit has been sitting on your fall bucket list, now’s the time! 👏

#HalifaxCitadel #DiscoverHalifax #VisitNovaScotia taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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Fall afternoons look pretty good from the Parade Square. ☀️🍂 Grab a bite, sip something local and settle in at Parade Square Patio for a weekend afternoon surrounded by centuries of history. With good food, local drinks and one of the most unique patio settings in Halifax, it’s the perfect excuse to spend a little more time on the hill. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am-4 pm, until the end of the season. ✨

#HalifaxCitadel #ParadeSquarePatio #DiscoverHalifax taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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Feeling extra thankful for this view today. 🍂❤️ For the history we get to preserve, the stories we get to share and the thousands of visitors who walk through our gates each year, there’s a lot to be grateful for on the hill. From all of us at the Halifax Citadel Society, we wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

#HappyThanksgiving #HalifaxCitadel #DiscoverHalifax #LivingHistory taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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8 days ago

If you’re looking for something spooky to do in Halifax this October, add this to your list! 👻🕯️

You’ve probably visited Citadel Hill before, but have you ever visited after dark?

The Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour takes you through the historic fortress by lantern light, sharing eerie stories, local legends and tales of unexplained encounters along the way.

Whether you believe in ghosts or just love a good spooky story, it’s such a fun way to experience a different side of Halifax’s history.

👻 Save this for your next spooky night out in Halifax!

➡️ follow @breagham for more things to do in halifax

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Things to do in Halifax | Halifax ghost tours | Halloween activities Halifax | Halifax Nova Scotia | Fall activities Halifax | Things to do in Halifax in October | Halloween events in Halifax | Spooky date night ideas in Halifax | taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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History + ghosts = the perfect Halifax night out 🕯️👻

Step into Halifax Citadel after dark for a candle-lit ghost tour along the fort's ramparts, dungeons and dim passageways – with real stories of unexplained events from inside its walls.

📍 Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
🗓 Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through October 30, 2026

Would you go into the dungeons? 😳
👉 TAG your Halifax crew and book a night!

#HalifaxCitadel #GhostTour #HalifaxHalloween #NovaScotia #HalloweenInCanada #HauntedHistory by @halifaxcitadel

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10 days ago

If a Ghost Tour isn’t already on your October bucket list, consider this your sign. 👻🕯️ Think lantern lights, dark passageways, centuries-old stories and a historic fortress after dark. Grab your bravest friends and join us for an evening of chilling tales and haunted history in one of Halifax’s most iconic places.

October dates are on sale now through the Eventbrite link in our bio! Get your tickets before they disappear.

#HalifaxCitadel #GhostTours #HauntedHalifax #DiscoverHalifax taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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11 days ago

During the American Revolution, Georges Island’s fortifications were quite different from the ones you see today. They consisted of a series of earthworks bustling with 48 cannons of different sizes. The island and its forts were reshaped and rebuilt numerous times throughout history, but its military purpose always remained the same – to defend Halifax Harbour from naval attacks.

#FortsOfHalifax #AmericanRevolution250 taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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13 days ago

Did you know the Halifax Citadel as we know it today was completed 170 years ago this year? Construction of the current Citadel began in 1828 and took nearly three decades to complete, with the star-shaped fort finally finished in 1856. 170 years later, it still stands proudly over Halifax, preserving centuries of military history and offering one of the best views in the city. ⭐️

#FridayFact #HalifaxCitadel #HalifaxHistory #MilitaryHistory #LivingHistory taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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18 days ago

The nights are getting longer... and spooky season is officially in full swing on the hill. 👻🕯️ Follow your Ghost Tour guide through dark passageways and shadowy corners as you hear chilling stories from the fort’s past right where they happened.

September is almost gone, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get into the spirit this October. 🎃 Purchase your tickets through the Eventbrite link in our bio.

#HalifaxCitadel #GhostTours #HauntedHalifax #DiscoverHalifax taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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Did you know? Your visit to the Halifax Citadel includes even more history than you might expect! 👏 Our daytime guided tours are offered hourly and included with admission, giving you the chance to discover the stories, people and moments that shaped the fort and the city around it. Come explore history with us on the hill. 📚

#HalifaxCitadel #MilitaryHistory #LivingHistory #PastAndPresent #DiscoverHalifax taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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23 days ago

Throughout the late Victorian era, the band of the Royal Artillery provided entertainment to Halifax’s skaters in the Rink located on the east side of the Public Gardens, as well as parades, balls and other sporting events such as horse racing, track and field meets and cricket matches.

#ThrowbackThursday #HalifaxCitadel #MilitaryHistory #TheRoyalArtillery #TBT taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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25 days ago

Captain William Spry commanded the Royal Engineers in Halifax during the American Revolution, overseeing numerous military construction projects, including the second Citadel. While in Halifax, he also established the nearby settlement of Spryfield with the assistance of soldiers from the garrison.

#AmericanRevolution250 taken in Halifax, Nova Scotia by @halifaxcitadel

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