Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Citadel Hill is a National Historic Site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Four fortifications have been constructed on Citadel Hill since the city was founded by the British in 1749, and were referred to as Fort George—but only the third fort was officially named Fort George.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Scotiabank Centre and NSCAD University.

Scotiabank Centre

Stadium

Photo: Bryson109, Public domain.

Scotiabank Centre is the largest multi-purpose facility in Atlantic Canada, located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. The main entrances to the building are located on Brunswick Street, at the corner of Duke Street and Carmichael Street, at the foot of Citadel Hill. Scotiabank Centre is situated 260 metres east of Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

NSCAD University

College

NSCAD University, also known as the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, is a public art university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university is a co-educational institution that offers bachelor's and master's degrees. NSCAD University is situated 470 metres east of Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Halifax and North End.

Halifax

Photo: Balou46, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours.

North End

Suburb

Photo: Citobun, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The North End of Halifax is a neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia occupying the northern part of Halifax Peninsula immediately north of Downtown Halifax.

Hydrostone

Neighborhood

Photo: Verne Equinox, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Hydrostone is a neighbourhood in the North End of the Halifax Peninsula in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It consists of ten short parallel streets and is bordered by Duffus Street to the north, Young Street to the south, Isleville Street to the west and Novalea Drive to the east. Hydrostone is situated 2½ km northwest of Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Type: Museum
Categories: tourism and tourist attraction
Location: Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude

44.64843° or 44° 38′ 54″ north

Longitude

-63.58001° or 63° 34′ 48″ west

Wheelchair access

yes

Open location code

87PRJCX9+9X

OpenStreetMap ID

node 26286235

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=museum

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