York Redoubt National Historic Site
York Redoubt
A clifftop battery overlooking the harbor entrance, guarding Halifax since 1793, with 19th-century big guns and tunnels.
York Redoubt stands on high cliffs on the western shore of the harbor. Construction began in 1793, and during the Second World War it served as the harbor's defense command center. Its surviving features include 19th-century muzzle-loading rifled guns, ammunition magazines, tunnels and searchlight emplacements. From the clifftop you can see McNabs Island, George's Island and ships entering and leaving the harbor. It is managed by Parks Canada, and admission to the site is free. It is about 12 km from downtown, so you will need to drive or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Grounds approx. 08:00–20:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Point Pleasant Park
- McNabs Island
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Georges Island National Historic Site
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Halifax Central Library
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- HMCS Sackville