Ghost tour: Dare to be scared
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Reserve your spot on a public or private guided ghost tour of the Halifax Citadel at night. Explore the dark shadows of the historic 19th century British fort by candlelight with an engaging tour guide in full period uniform.
Dare to be Scared at the Halifax Citadel
Transcript
[ This video contains no spoken words ]
Animated Parks Canada logo.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Nova Scotia. [A guide dressed in historic uniform lights a candle in an old-fashioned lantern.]
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Nova Scotia. [A candlelit lantern hangs above a stone entranceway. The word "CITADEL" is engraved in the stone above the entrance.]
[Visitors follow guide dressed in historic uniform through the Halifax Citadel Parade Square in the late evening - all are holding lit lanterns.]
[Visitors follow the guide as he points to something in the distance - all are holding lit lanterns. The Halifax Citadel Cavelier building can be seen in the background.]
[Visitors follow the guide through the Halifax Citadel at night while still holding their lit lanterns.]
[The guide gestures around a brick room while talking to the visitors. A canon sits in the back of the room.]
[A close up of the guide's face as he holds a lantern close and is speaking to the visitors.]
[A close up of the lanterns and visitors' faces while they listen intently to the guide.]
[The guide laughs as he closes the large door to the fort. Screen fades to black.]
Parks Canada logo.
Animated Canada wordmark.
The Citadel gate swings open to reveal a tour guide in full period uniform standing on the drawbridge holding a glowing lantern aloft in the deepening twilight. He silently beckons for you to follow him across the drawbridge, through the arched stone gate and into the darkness of the fourth fortification to stand on Citadel Hill since 1749.
You stay close to your guide, descending by candlelight through dimly lit passageways toward shadowy inner chambers. Breathlessly anticipating what sinister apparition might lurk around each corner, you pass through ditches, along cobblestone alleys and over eerie ramparts. Then descend into dark tunnels toward prison cells that once housed hapless soldiers convicted of minor offences.
You’re on a nocturnal journey into the haunted history of Halifax Citadel that recounts many a ghost story, tales of the unexplained, and all recounted in chilling detail.
Availability
Dates and times
Private tours: Available year-round, except on a few special event days, and depending on winter weather conditions
Public tours: Available on select dates and times in summer and fall
Upcoming public tours
2024 dates are coming soon.
For upcoming dates and availability, please check eventbrite, or call 902-426-1990.
Duration
70 minutes
Group sizes
Maximum: 25 people
Languages
Public tours: Available in English only
Private tours: Available in English or French
Reservations and payment
How to book
Public tours: Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite website
Private tours: Registration is required a minimum of 48 hours in advance
Contact The Halifax Citadel Society:
- bookings@halifaxcitadel.ca
- 902-426-1990, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Prices
Cost: See Halifax Citadel Society prices
Cancellation policy
Cancellation is required a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Please contact The Halifax Citadel Society.
Travel trade details
Suitability
Suitable for small groups and FIT (Fully Independent Travelers)
Facilities and services
Motorcoach parking available
Washrooms on site
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