• Signal Hill - Overlooking the Narrows and safeguarding St. John’s Harbour, Signal Hill has been a witness to pirate attacks, imperial conflicts, trans-Atlantic milestones, and daily cannon fire. This GPS-guided walking tour brings these tales—and stunning ocean vistas—straight to your earbuds as you explore Newfoundland’s most renowned hill.
  14 engaging stops uncover how soldiers, scientists, and local figures shaped “the City of Legends,” from the 1762 Battle of Signal Hill to Marconi’s pioneering wireless trans-Atlantic signal in 1901.
• Signal Hill Visitor Centre - Start your adventure at the Signal Hill Visitor Centre, where interactive displays, rare artifacts, and an engaging short film unveil the hill’s rich military and communication history. From hands-on exhibits to children’s explorer programs, this contemporary gateway prepares you for your outdoor journey across this iconic National Historic Site.
• Gibbet Hill - A lively pirate narrator revives the hill’s chilling past—where criminals were once displayed publicly as a deterrent. Now a serene viewpoint, this stop offers expansive views of St. John’s along with eerie tales of maritime justice.
• The Queen’s Battery Barracks - Travel back to the 1860s at the meticulously restored Queen’s Battery Barracks, where live musket demonstrations and historic cannons animate St. John’s military history.
• Cabot Tower - Situated atop Signal Hill, Cabot Tower served as a crucial military observation point during two world wars, as well as the birthplace of… more to be revealed!
• Johnson Geo Centre - Venture beneath Signal Hill into the Johnson Geo Centre, where ancient rocks and interactive exhibits narrate Earth’s 3.7-billion-year history from deep within the planet’s crust.
• Deadmans Pond - Enveloped in legend and ghostly tales, Deadman’s Pond is a serene yet mysterious stop where stories of bottomless depths, vengeful spirits, and chilling mysteries still linger beneath the surface.
• Ladies Lookout Trail - Ascend to Signal Hill’s highest peak, where breathtaking ocean views meet enduring traditions of anticipation and battlefield legend at the historic Ladies’ Lookout.
• Battery Lookout - Discover how this former key defense post protecting St. John’s Harbour, Battery Lookout and Fort Waldegrave resonate with wartime vigilance, from cannon-lined cliffs to WWII submarine-spotting strongholds.
• Noon Day Gun Marker - Witness a living military tradition at Signal Hill’s Noon Day Gun, where a historic cannon—once aboard HMS Calypso—continues to roar across St. John’s to signal the midday hour.
• North Head Trail - Listen to Bill, a WWI soldier brought to life by a narrator, as he recounts Signal Hill’s wartime history along the historic North Head Trail.
• Fort Amherst - From Signal Hill, hear a former lighthouse keeper recount stories of vanished forts, wartime defenses, and the lasting memory of a coast that once stood vigilant.
• Signal Hill National Historic Site - From this iconic Signal Hill vantage point, learn about the battles once fought to control The Narrows, as well as the ships and stories that continue to pass through St. John’s Harbour today.
• Our Dogs - Hear from Newfoundland and Labrador’s iconic dog breeds, whose bronze statues on Signal Hill stand as proud emblems of the province’s heritage, resilience, and deep connection to the sea.

• No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
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• Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
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• **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
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Overlooking the Narrows and safeguarding St. John’s Harbour, Signal Hill has been a silent witness to pirate attacks, imperial conflicts, trans-Atlantic milestones, and the daily echo of cannon fire.

This GPS-guided audio tour brings these tales—and stunning ocean vistas—directly to your ears as you explore Newfoundland’s most renowned hill.

With 14 engaging stops, discover how soldiers, scientists, and local heroes have influenced “the City of Legends,” from the 1762 Battle of Signal Hill to Marconi’s pioneering wireless trans-Atlantic communication in 1901.

Experience the benefits of a professional tour guide without the hassle of crowded groups, rigid schedules, or high costs.

Enjoy the tour at your convenience, not just on the scheduled date. Feel free to pause and resume anywhere along the path.

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