Raise Your Holiday Spirits

Go behind the scenes at the historic Halifax Citadel to discover the holiday traditions of the British Military and how they raised their spirits!

Savour three Halifax Citadel-aged spirits and a holiday Spiced Rum crafted by award-winning Compass Distillers, paired with delicious artisanal cheese, crackers, and sweet treats.

• After-hours access to Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, a restored 19th-century British fortification with stunning views of Halifax.
• A 78th Highlander shares holiday traditions and stories of how alcohol was used in the British military; both a blessing and a curse – depending on who you ask!
• Enjoy a guided tasting of three unique spirits created exclusively for the Halifax Citadel Society by award-winning Compass Distillers: Daily Ration Rum, Noon Gun Gin, and Granite & Grain Whisky.
• Embrace the holidays with a sample of Compass' Spiced Rum paired with a sweet treat – perfect for the holidays!
• Get the scoop on Compass Distillers’ locally sourced "grain to bottle" distilling approach.

Public programs will run from 7:30 - 8:30 pm on Friday, November 22 and Friday, December 13.

Please meet at the front gate of the Halifax Citadel at the designated program start time.

Guests travelling on foot can reach the front gate via the sidewalk from Sackville Street or the stairs and pathway from Brunswick Street (beneath the town clock). Guests travelling by vehicle can park in the pull-offs located along the Citadel’s perimeter road.

Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled day of the tour. Please note that Eventbrite fees are not refundable. Contact Halifax Citadel Society to cancel. For more information, call 902-426-1990.

Participants will be notified 48 hours in advance if the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather forecast, if the minimum number of participants to run the tour hasn't been met, or for unforeseen circumstances. If a program is cancelled by the Halifax Citadel Society, participants will receive a full refund (including Eventbrite fees).

Raise Your Holiday Spirits programs are also available as private bookings for groups on select dates in November and December. For more information or to make a booking, please contact us at [email protected] or (902) 426-1990.

• Guests must be 19 years of age or older.
• Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are encouraged for the exterior tour.
• Space is limited to a maximum of 25 guests per tour.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax, Canada