Fort Canning is a highly-regarded historic landmark, home to some of Singapore’s most iconic centuries-old structures and military museums. This grassy hilltop park also features the central Fort Canning Reservoir, scenic picnic spots, peaceful walking trails and space for hosting outdoor concerts and plays.
Wander through Fort Canning while admiring various historic monuments within the park, such as the Old Married Soldiers Quarters, pure-white Cupolas, atmospheric Gothic Gate and the prominent Fort Canning Flagstaff. Want to learn more about Singapore’s World War II history? Check out displays within The Battlebox, a former British underground command centre.
Coincide your visit to Fort Canning with one of its regular events, which range from movie screenings and guided walks to kid-friendly craft workshops and rock concerts. Within Fort Canning you’ll also find baked goods and coffee at The Fabulous Baker Boy, while Lewin Terrace pairs park views with Japanese cuisine.
Getting there
Fort Canning is encircled by various bus stops and MRT stations, such as Bras Basah and Dhoby Ghaut, which are both serviced by the Circle Line. It’s about one kilometre from the Downtown Core or 20 kilometres from Singapore Changi Airport.