• Signal Hill - Discover the highlights of the Signal Hill National Historic Site Walking Tour. This self-guided adventure features 14 audio points of interest, including the Cabot Tower, North Head Trail, Johnson Geo Centre, and more!
• Signal Hill - Overlooking the Narrows and guarding St. John’s Harbour, Signal Hill has been a witness to pirate raids, imperial battles, trans-Atlantic milestones, and daily cannon blasts. This GPS-guided walking tour brings these stories and stunning ocean views directly to your ears as you explore Newfoundland’s most iconic hill. Fourteen immersive stops reveal how soldiers, scientists, and local legends shaped “the City of Legends,” from the 1762 Battle of Signal Hill to Marconi’s first wireless trans-Atlantic signal in 1901.
• Signal Hill Visitor Centre - Start your adventure at the Signal Hill Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and an engaging short film unveil the hill’s dramatic military and communication history. From hands-on displays to kids’ explorer programs, this modern gateway prepares you for your outdoor journey across this iconic National Historic Site.
• Gibbet Hill - A lively pirate narrator brings the hill’s eerie past to life—where criminals were once displayed in public as a warning. Now a serene lookout, this stop offers breathtaking views of St. John’s alongside haunting tales of maritime justice.
• The Queen’s Battery Barracks - Step back into the 1860s at the fully restored Queen’s Battery Barracks, where live musket demonstrations and historic cannons revive St. John’s military history.
• Cabot Tower - Situated atop Signal Hill, Cabot Tower served as a crucial military lookout during two world wars and is the birthplace of… more to be revealed!
• Johnson Geo Centre - Venture beneath Signal Hill into the Johnson Geo Centre, where ancient rock formations and interactive exhibits unveil 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 peaceful yet mysterious stop where stories of bottomless depths, vengeful spirits, and chilling mysteries linger beneath the surface.
• Ladies Lookout Trail - Ascend to Signal Hill’s highest point, where expansive ocean views meet long-standing traditions of waiting and battlefield legend at the historic Ladies’ Lookout.
• Battery Lookout - Discover how this former key defense post guarding 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 - Experience a living military tradition at Signal Hill’s Noon Day Gun, where a historic cannon—once aboard HMS Calypso—continues to thunder across St. John’s to mark 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 share tales of vanished forts, wartime defenses, and the enduring memory of a coast that once stood guard.
• Signal Hill National Historic Site - From this iconic Signal Hill lookout, 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 symbols 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
• Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
• Live GPS map shows route & your location
• Customer Service via Phone & Email
• Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
• Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours for Android or iOS

• **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
• Attraction Tickets
• Smartphones/Tablets/Headphones (audio will play from device speaker too)

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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