Museums near Signal Hill National Historic Site — St. John's, NL · canada.museum

Signal Hill National Historic Site

230 Signal Hill Road, St. John's, NL A1C 1C3

Centuries before the advent of ship-to-shore radio, signalman perched on Signal Hill surveyed the ocean for ships headed toward the port of St. John's. Flag signals flown on the hill communicated the names of arriving ships to those who inhabited the harbour.

June 1 to October 9, 2026 Daily, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Please note access to Cabot Tower closes at 5:30 pm.)

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Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 "June 1 to October 9, 2026 - note access to Cabot Tower closes at 5:30 pm"

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