Built in the 1880s, Fort McNab was at one time the most powerful guardian of Halifax, thanks to its powerful breech-loading guns. Fort McNab served as an important counter-bombardment battery in the two World Wars before being decommissioned in 1959 and becoming a national historic site in 1965. Learn more

Hours of operation

The fort grounds are accessible year-round, however there is no winter maintenance on the pathway.

Fees

Free admission

Contact us

Telephone: 902-426-5080
Email: pc.halifax.pc@canada.ca

Sites nearby

  • Georges Island National Historic Site

    A drumlin created by glacial deposits thousands of years ago, Georges Island sits in the centre of Halifax Harbour and was at the heart of military action for hundreds of years.

  • Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

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  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

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  • York Redoubt National Historic Site

    An integral part of Halifax’s Defense Complex, York Redoubt helped protect this strategic port city from military attack for over 200 years. Walking paths and interpretive panels help tell its impressive story.