Ready, Aim, Fire!
Feel the weight, precision and power of a soldier’s training hands-on.
Step into the role of a 78th Highlander and experience the power and precision of 19th-century military training.
Under the guidance of a costumed interpreter, you’ll learn how to safely load and fire blank rounds from an authentic Snider-Enfield rifle — the standard-issue weapon of British infantry soldiers in the late 1860s.
This hands-on experience offers a rare opportunity to go beyond observation and take part in a defining element of life at the Halifax Citadel.
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2026 dates coming soon. Please check back for updates.
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Participants must be:
18+
or 16+ with a parent or guardian present
A valid government-issued photo ID may be required.
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$25 per person (plus tax)
Tickets can be purchased on-site at the admissions kiosk or Information Centre. Pre-booking is not required.
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Participants will be provided with:
A reproduction British army doublet
Ear protection
Eye protection
All participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to taking part in the program.
Please contact us at bookings@halifaxcitadel.ca or (902) 426-1990 with any questions you may have.
“A truly unique and memorable experience. Be sure to see the short movie to introduce you to the history of the fortress and catch a short tour. We enjoyed the rifle firing exhibition as well as Cannon fire and the changing of the guards.”
— Becky Ansley