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.
In case of inclement weather
Georges Island will be closed when the ferry to Georges Island is cancelled due to heavy rains or unsafe conditions for travel by boat.
Before you travel, please confirm the island will be open: check the Ambassatours Gray Line website, or call Parks Canada at 902-426-5080
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
Map and Georges Island Visitor Guide & Walking Tour brochure.
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
Discover what Parks Canada has to offer.
How to get here
Location
Georges Island National Historic Site
Halifax, Nova Scotia
44.6413° N, 63.5593° W
Phone
Ambassatours Gray Line: 902-420-1015 / General inquiries: 902-426-5080
Email
georges@pc.gc.ca
Directions
Georges Island is accessible by sea only.
There are two ways to visit:
Take the ferry to Georges Island with Ambassatours Gray Line.
Book tickets
- online
- by calling 902-420-1015
- by visiting one of the Ambassatours Gray Line kiosk locations on the Halifax waterfront
Travel to the island by private boat, canoe, or kayak.
Services and amenities
Beaches
First Aid
Information
Interpretation
Docking
No dogs
Picnic area
Red chairs
Outhouses
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