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Fort Canning Heritage Trail
Singapore, Central Region

Fort Canning Heritage Trail

Length2.2 mi
Elev. Gain229.6 ft
Est. Steps5000
Trail
Created by Mez

Fort Canning Heritage Trail Introduction

Fort Canning Heritage Trail is a 2.2 mile (5,000-step) route located near Singapore, Central Region. This route has an elevation gain of about 229.6 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Fort Canning Heritage Trail

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Fort Canning Hill

Park
Fort Canning Hill, formerly Government Hill, Singapore Hill and Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill in Malay), is a small hill about 48 metres (157 ft) high in the southeast portion of the island city-state of Singapore, within the Central Area that forms Singapore's central business district. Although small in physical size, it has a long history intertwined with that of the city-state due to its location as the highest elevation within walking distance to the city's civic district within the Downtown Core.

Dhoby Ghaut Green

Park
Dhoby Ghaut Green is an urban park in Singapore located adjacent to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, opposite the Park Mall.The 1.1144 hectares (11,144 m2) park today is a focal point for arts and cultural activities, community activities, and for users to appreciate the surrounding urban park landscape. The sculptural open-air amphitheatre in the central space is the key landmark of this park.

The Battle Box

Tourist Attraction
The Battle Box is the popular name of the Fort Canning Bunker, formerly known as Headquarters Malaya Command Operations Bunker, constructed under Fort Canning Hill, Singapore, as an emergency, bomb-proof command centre during the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore. The Battle Box is currently a museum and tourist attraction.

National Museum of Singapore

Tourist Attraction
The National Museum of Singapore is the oldest museum in Singapore. Its history dates back to 1849, when it was started as a section of a library at Singapore Institution and called the Raffles Library and Museum. After several relocations, in 1887 it moved to its permanent site at Stamford Road in the Museum Planning Area.

Singapore Philatelic Museum

Tourist Attraction
The Singapore Philatelic Museum (Chinese: 新加坡集邮博物馆) is a museum about the postal history of Singapore and its stamps.

The Substation

Tourist Attraction
The Substation (Chinese: 电力站) is Singapore's first independent contemporary arts centre. It was founded in 1990 by Kuo Pao Kun. The Substation is centrally located in the city's civic district and was the first building under the National Arts Council's "Arts Housing Scheme". It officially opened on 16 September 1990.

Early Founders Memorial Stone

Place
The Foundation Stone of the Monument of the Early Founders of Singapore, usually called the Early Founders Memorial Stone is a national memorial that is dedicated to the early founders ("Unknown Immigrants") of Singapore. The original idea was raised by a graduates' association and an open design competition was held for the memorial project.

Central Fire Station, Singapore

Place
The Central Fire Station (Chinese: 中央消防局; Malay: Pusat Balai Bomba) is the oldest existing fire station in Singapore, and is located at Hill Street in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area. The building currently houses the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, the official museum of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

Armenian Street, Singapore

Place
Armenian Street (Chinese: 亚米尼亚街) is a street in Central Singapore located in the Museum Planning Area. The street covers a short distance that starts from Coleman Street and ends at the junction of Stamford Road and Waterloo Street. The road houses a couple of landmarks including The Substation and the Old Tao Nan School which is the Peranakan Museum, part of the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Fort Canning Lighthouse

Place
Fort Canning Lighthouse also known as Fort Canning Light is located on top of Fort Canning Hill and was formerly one of the 13 important lighthouses in the Straits of Malacca. Located nearby with The Flagstaff and the Time Ball, the three navigation structures played an essential role during the early maritime history of Singapore.

Comments

Mez
2019/12/23
Beautiful heritage walk...
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

2.2 mi

Elev. Gain

229.6 ft

Est. Steps

5000
Created by
Mez
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