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Fort Canning Park

Stand in awe before the old, majestic trees and explore Singapore's most diverse spice garden at this hilltop park full of history and heritage.
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Location

Bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road

Park information

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Park size
22 hectares
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Opening hours
Open 24 hours
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Parking information
  • Carpark A: 46 car lots, 4 motorcycle lots.
  • Carpark B: 36 car lots, 8 motorcycle lots.
  • Carpark C: 60 car lots, 5 coach lots.
Nearby stations
  • Clarke Quay MRT station
  • Dhoby Ghaut MRT station
  • Fort Canning MRT station
Nearby parks
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility detail

Wheelchair access only from the drop-off point at Cox Terrace roundabout.

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What to see

Special features

Fort Canning Heritage Gallery
Fort Canning Heritage Gallery

View historical artefacts dating as far back as the 1300s, and discover the history of Fort Canning Hill and its significance to Singapore.

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Sculptures and murals
Sculptures and murals

Admire sculptures from various ASEAN member countries at the ASEAN Sculpture Garden, and spot 3 outdoor murals designed by local artist, Eng Siak Loy.

Colonial monuments
Colonial monuments

Visit the Fort Gate, the last remnants of the colonial hilltop fort, and tour a former Christian cemetery and British army barracks.

Historical gardens
Historical gardens

Visit the 9 historical gardens that pay tribute to the park's rich and fruitful heritage.

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Plant and animals

Trees with interesting features
Trees with interesting features

An upside-down tree, a cannonball tree, a tree with bark so soft it peels off like paper – go on our tree trail and have a look at these interesting trees!

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Herb and spice plants
Herb and spice plants

Learn about the history of spice trading in Singapore as you wander through Singapore's most diverse Spice Garden, with over 180 varieties of herbs and spices.

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Heritage trees
Heritage trees

Heritage trees are mature trees recognised for their botanical, social, historical, cultural and aesthetical value. Visit the 15 heritage trees in the park!

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What to do

Activities:

Heritage walks and tours

Heritage walks and tours

Go on a self-guided walk or join a tour to trace the history and heritage of Singapore by visiting historically significant landmarks in the park.

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Heritage appreciation

Heritage appreciation

See the park in a new light with a visit to the Fort Canning Heritage Gallery or the Spice Gallery in the park.

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Upcoming events

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Fort Canning Galleries Guided Tour

GUIDED TOURS | RECURRING Free

Fort Canning Galleries Guided Tour
Sat, 27 Apr 2024
10:00AM - 11:30AM

Fort Canning Park

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Last updated on 09 November 2023.