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Venue Type
Park / Garden Wedding Venues
Package Starting Price
C$57
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Type: Historic, museum
Style: City, classic, vintage
Event Services: Catering / bar, clean up, event planning, set up
Reception Site Fee – Peak Season: $550
Plated Service (per head): $57
About
2 to 300 Guests
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is a Halifax-based venue with historic charm that specializes in hosting weddings as well as business and social gatherings of all kinds. This location resembles the shape of a large star with high walls, cobblestone alleys and battlements. Private bookings will add a unique touch of Scottish regalia to your event if needed.
Facilities and capacity
This venue has a number of facilities divided between the North Magazine and the surrounding grounds of the citadel which include:
- The Garrison Room: A popular space for weddings and business meetings and depending on the type of tables used, it has a capacity of up to 60 seated guests. It can be combined with the Naval and Artillery rooms for wider options.
- The Naval Room: This space is perfect for business meetings and can seat 12 people.
- The Artillery Room: This is another smaller space that can seat 8 people.
- The Soldiers’ Library & Coffee Bar: This is a combined space which was once a library and club for soldiers during their leisure time. It has a capacity for 72 seated guests.
- The North Front Casemates: These are four 19th century rooms which connect and offer limitless ways for guests to move from space to space. Casemates C26, C27 and C29 seat up to 60 guests each.
Services offered
This historic site offers the following services:
- Ceremonies
- Receptions
- Bridal showers
- Engagement parties
- Costumed interpreters for photos and music (kilted soldiers, bagpipers, drummers)
- Event planning
- Rentals (linens, barware, flatware, glassware, china)
- Set up, take down and clean up
Cuisine
This venue is fully licensed and can accommodate any style of event. From light hors d’oeuvres to a three course meal, buffet or cocktail reception, they have a wide range of cuisine options and bar services for your upcoming wedding.
History
Built in 1749, this historic site in Halifax was one of four main overseas naval stations of the British empire. Completed in 1856 it remains one of the mighty forts overlooking the city and harbour.
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Faq’s
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor,Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony,Reception,Bridal shower,Engagement party,Rehearsal dinner
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet,Cocktail reception,Dessert,Family style,Hors d"oeuvres,Outside cake,Plated,Server(s),Stations,Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s),Cash bar,Champagne toast,House beer,House wine,House liquor,Liquor license,Open bar,Premium liquor,Signature drink,Specialty beer,Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Drapery,Furniture,Chairs,Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware,China,Flatware,Glassware,Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking,Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
550
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
550
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
550
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up,Clean up,Chairs,Tables,Linens,China,Flatware,Glassware,Parking
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
47
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
33
What is the average catering price per person for hors d"oeurves?
32
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s),Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
6
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
House beer,House wine,House liquor,Bartenders