What can we do in Fort Canning Park?
What can we do in Fort Canning Park?
Things to do at Fort Canning Hill
- Play in Jubilee Park. Playground alert!
- Stroll around Sang Nila Utama Garden. Check out those awesome archways!
- Find the first Botanic Garden.
- Spot the fauna.
- Visit the Spice Garden.
- Peek inside Fort Canning Centre.
- Skate along Armenian Street Park.
- Tour the Battlebox.
Is Fort Canning free?
The historically significant Fort Canning Park can be found right in the centre of Singapore; easily reachable after a day’s shopping at the nearby Orchard Road, or before drinks at Clarke Quay, this lush green space is about as central as it gets – and it’s totally free!
Why should I visit Fort Canning Park?
Besides rich in heritage, Fort Canning Park also has interesting flora and fauna that you should try and spot. Explore the park and see what you can find, or tap on one of the do-it-yourself walking trail guides we have put together to help you explore the park.
Why is it called Fort Canning?
The hill was converted into a fort in 1860 and renamed Fort Canning in honour of Viscount Charles John Canning, Governor-General and first Vicerory of India. Around 1920s–1930s, the hill was transformed into an artillery fort with barracks, officers’ quarters, old gunpowder magazine and a hospital.
Is Fort Canning MRT open?
Fort Canning MRT station is an underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the Downtown Line (DTL), located on the boundary of Museum and Singapore River planning areas, Singapore….DT20.
| DT20 Fort Canning 福康宁 ஃபோர்ட் கெனிங் Fort Canning | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Opened | 21 October 2017 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | River Valley |
How do you get to spiral staircase at Fort Canning Park?
The closest entrance would be from Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Simply head towards the entry just at the start of the tunnel at Fort Canning Link. There is a tunnel that one can look out for to enter from the bottom of the spiral staircase of the Fort Canning Tree Tunnel.
How long is Fort Canning Trail?
2.5km-long
Fort Canning guides and apps The trail is 2.5km-long, and there are eight checkpoints with the AR marker around Fort Canning Park.
Who lived at Fort Canning?
People of the kingdom of Singapura farmed and lived on the foothills between today’s Fort Canning Park and Singapore River. Singapura’s naval force of Orang Laut was based at today’s Labrador Park. In 1389, a large naval force either Siamese or Javanese attacked Singapura and razed it to the ground.
Who built Fort Canning?
Built on an excavated plateau, the fort was completed in 1861 by 400 Chinese coolies. It was named Fort Canning, after Viscount Charles John Canning, Governor-General and First Viceroy of India (1856–1862). Seven 68-pounders were positioned at the fort to face the sea by May 1859.
Is downtown line fully open?
The DTL is the fifth MRT line on the network to be opened and the third line to be entirely underground….Downtown MRT line.
| Downtown Line | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Planned opening | 2024 (Stage 3e) 2025 (Hume) mid-2030s (Stage 2 extension) |
| Opened | 22 December 2013 (Stage 1) 27 December 2015 (Stage 2) 21 October 2017 (Stage 3) |
| Technical |
What happened to Liang Court?
Following declining business, the mall was sold to a joint venture between CapitaLand and City Developments Limited in March 2019. Kinokuniya closed its store in April 2019, following the end of its 32-year lease, with various shops and restaurants following suit by the end of that year.
How many steps is Fort Canning?
1500
Fort Canning Park
| Length | 0.7 mi |
|---|---|
| Elev. Gain | 177.1 ft |
| Est. Steps | 1500 |