About Signal Hill

Take the North Head Trail to Signal Hill overlooking St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Originally a fortification built in the mid 17th century, it is now a living heritage where you can immerse yourself in encounters with nature. Experience the Irish, English, French, and Indigenous cultures all in one place. Signal Hill is a National Historic Site of Canada, featuring interactive exhibits and films about the military history at the visitor centre. 
 
You don’t need to go on an Arctic exploration to see icebergs. These mountains of ice can be seen from any of the vantage points along the coast. Catch one of the world’s largest population of humpback whales at play, or be awestruck at any of the other 21 species of whale and dolphin that make the waters around Signal Hill home. You won’t need binoculars to get close to any of the 350 species of seabirds. 
 
Take a hike, go for a walk, camp, enjoy a festival, and get your souvenirs at the gift shop. You’ll have stories to tell for years to come.

 

Must See

Signal Hill
A site where Guglielmo Marconi received the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal
Iconic Cabot Tower
Coastal Hikes
Views of St. John’s and the Atlantic Ocean.
 

How to reach

The bus lines 15, 3 stops near the destination.
Best way to hire a taxi.

Tips

Take a walk inside the visitor centre through history while viewing some of the artefacts that were discovered on Signal Hill 
There are also programmes for kids ages 6-12 inside the visitor centre.
The visitor centre is wheelchair accessible.
There are several hiking trails at Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Don't forget to bring your camera as there are lots of beautiful spots for photos.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Carry an ample amount of water to avoid dehydration.
Bring extra clothes/jackets as it can be cold and windy.
Do not venture too close to the edge of cliffs, scale rock faces, or climb or sit on wall ledges.
Cell coverage may be limited in some areas of the site. 


 

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Monday:           10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Tuesday:          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:     10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Thursday:         10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Friday:              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Saturday:          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
 

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult 3.90 CAD
Senior 3.40 CAD
Admission for youth under 17 is free
 

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Haze 15.59°C

 

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