Plan your visit

Georges Island National Historic Site

Georges Island is located in the middle of Halifax Harbour. Travel to the island on the ferry to Georges Island with Ambassatours Gray Line in Halifax, or by private boat, canoe, or kayak. Visitation is permitted only during specified hours of operation. Admission is charged.

Plan to spend one to two hours on the island, taking in the views of Halifax and exploring Fort Charlotte.

Dress for the weather as visits are offered rain or shine and the experience is almost entirely outdoors.

Hours of operation

Wharf and island are open from mid-June to mid-October on Saturdays, Sundays, and some Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Shop and reserve

Reserve tickets for the ferry to Georges Island with Ambassatours Gray Line. Souvenirs are available at the Halifax Citadel.

Fees

Visitor fees, passes, programs, film and photography permits. Free admission for youth.

Passes and permits

Discovery Pass, passes for Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, Canadian Armed Forces, Canoo mobile app.

Brochures and publications

Island map showing dock, beach, fort, points of interest, washrooms, picnic areas.

Facilities and services

Facilities and services, dock, wharf, trail, washrooms, tunnels, no running water.

Parks Canada Perfect Picnic

Pick up a ready-made picnic and let nature design your dining space. "Bon appétit!"

Weather

Seasonal and local weather, and trends.

Travel trade

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How to get here

Type	Location text	Location name	Address
2	Georges Island National Historic Site	Georges Island National Historic Site	<p>Georges Island National Historic Site</p> <p>Halifax, Nova Scotia</p> <p>44.6413° N, 63.5593° W</p>