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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The Halifax Defence Complex National Historic Sites are the pride and joy of our city. Come discover the most unique system of harbour defences in Canada. The Halifax Defence Complex, in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is an exciting heritage resource. For almost 250 years Halifax has been an internationally important military bastion. In the 18th and 19th centuries its impressive harbour and strategic location enabled it to play a pivotal role in Britain's acquisition and defence of much of Canada. In the First and Second World Wars Halifax was still of great importance as a center for Allied trans-Atlantic convoys and as a base for the Allies' North Atlantic Operation.

A number of the military works protecting Halifax's harbour and naval station have survived to the present day. Five of these sites - the Halifax Citadel, York Redoubt, Georges Island, the Prince of Wales Tower, and Fort McNab - are national historic sites under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada. Details about each of these important military bastions are available on this web site. Discover, explore and enjoy these heritage treasures.

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