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Gates open 2:30 PM both days, music to 11 PM. Getting here, accessibility, what to bring, and how to make a weekend of Halifax.
Allowed, prohibited & conditional. Searchable.
From any city · flights, drives, transit.
WCAG-AA online, accessible viewing on the hill, companion support on request.
How we keep the hill a place to be.
During the festival and up to 14 days after.
40+ answers, searchable across 8 categories.
Getting here
Fly into Halifax Stanfield (YHZ) · ~35 min from downtown. Quick hops from Toronto, Montreal, Boston & the Maritimes.
Easy drives from Moncton, Saint John, Charlottetown & Fredericton. Park nearby and walk up the hill.
Halifax Transit, the harbour ferry and rideshare all serve Citadel Hill.
Waterfront, Peggy's Cove, tall ships · Halifax is a coastal city worth the trip. Book early; flights are cheaper now.
Accessibility
Accessible entry, viewing platform and restrooms; service animals welcome. Companion support is arranged case by case — tell us what you need and we'll help you plan.
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