Completed in 1856, the Halifax Citadel overlooks the harbour from the highest downtown point. Officially known as Fort George, the Citadel is a national historic site. While entrance to the Citadel itself has a fee, the hill it sits on and the car route around the Citadel can be enjoyed for free.
Click here for a slideshow of the area.
Trail Maps
Map from Trails Nova Scotia.
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For the entire Halifax-Dartmouth route map click here.
For schedule changes see the Metro Transit website.
Bike Access
On primary bicycle routes with a bike path on Brunswick St.. (Halifax Bike Map)
Hours
No restrictions posted.