Towering over downtown Halifax, the Citadel is a testament ... fall or early winter to avoid the most crowds. The Citadel National Historic Site is about a 15-minute walk west of the waterfront.

Nova Scotia's capital city blends a storied maritime past with a unique natural history. Here are eight historic trails to ...

Built in 1856, the Halifax Citadel now boasts regiments of uniformed re-enactors playing the part of the kilted 78th Highlanders who would have populated the fort in the mid-19th century.

There will be free admission at the Halifax Citadel National Historic site from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site's newest exhibit, Fortress Halifax — A City Shaped by Conflict, aims to offer a detailed ...

You can also interact with members of the 78th Highland Regiment. From May through October, these kilted reenactors offer free guided tours of the fort and provide insight on what it was like to be a ...