Signal Hill National Historic Site, Parks Canada

09/15/2026

Don't miss another gorgeous sunset by staying indoors, drive to Signal Hill for the best views of St. John's as the sun goes down.

09/14/2026

Hike on the edge of Newfoundland with beautiful vistas and iconic trails at Signal Hill National Historic Site.

We've got trails and views fit for a casual stroll and chit chat with your buddies, or more intensive trails to make you break a sweat!

09/12/2026

Parka has a message for you folks!

"Come visit Ryan Premises National Historic Site in the beautiful town of Bonavista before the site closes for the season on October 9!"

Truth be told, Parka just made a bunch of growls, whines, and mumblings… We may have taken some liberties with her message.

09/11/2026

The first Cosmology and Dark Sky Day is happening tomorrow at Signal Hill!

Come listen to some very insightful, influential, and knowledgeable people share their learnings - free of charge!

🌠11:30 - "Indigenous Knowledges and Western Astronomy: Indigenizing the Drake Equation" by Dr. Hilding Neilson, Astrophysicist and Professor in the Department of Physics & Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

🌠1:30 pm - "From Signal Hill to the Cosmos: Expanding our Horizons" by Bethany Downer, Chief Science Communications Officer for the Hubble and Webb Telescopes.

🌠3 pm - A presentation on Terra Nova National Park's Dark Sky Preserve by Parks Canada's own Dave Saunders.

🌠1 pm - 5 pm - "Identifying and Naming celestial constellation" activity by MUN Stargazers Group

For the full schedule in a web-based format, visit https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/anniv

MUN Stargazers

09/09/2026

This is how you know visitors are truly enjoying their visit - that smile can't be faked!

Plan your next visit to Signal Hill today: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill

09/03/2026

Want to get starstruck by the night sky? Join us for our Cosmology and Dark Sky Days as a part of Signal Hill's 75th year as a national historic site! All activities are free to attend.

On September 12, we will have three guest speakers giving 45-minute presentations followed by 15-minute Q&A sessions, and a family-friendly activity:

🌠11:30 am - "Indigenous Knowledges and Western Astronomy: Indigenizing the Drake Equation" by Dr. Hilding Neilson, Astrophysicist and Professor in the Department of Physics & Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.

🌠1:30 pm - "From Signal Hill to the Cosmos: Expanding our Horizons" by Bethany Downer, Chief Science Communications Officer for the Hubble and Webb Telescopes.

🌠3 pm - A presentation on Terra Nova National Park's Dark Sky Preserve by Parks Canada's own Dave Saunders.

🌠1 - 5 pm - "Identifying and Naming celestial constellation" activity by MUN Stargazers Group

On September 19, we will have speakers and activities:

🔭10:30 am - 5 pm - "Explanation and distribution of star finders" activity by Let's Talk Science

🔭11:30 am - "Space is part of the Land: Moving from colonialism and space exploitation to Indigenous models of operating in Space" by Dr. Hilding Neilson

🔭1 to 2 pm - "Exploration Mars" activity by Let's Talk Science

🔭2 to 4 pm - Day-time solar telescopic observations with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

🔭8 to 10 pm - Night-time lunar and Saturn telescopic observations with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

For the full schedule in a web-based format, visit https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/anniv

Let's Talk Science Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - RASC - St. John's Centre MUN Stargazers Destination St. John's

09/01/2026

That's all for interpretive programming for the season folks! While our facilities are open until October, we've had a busy July and August with daily historic weapons programming and guided tours, so we'd like to shoutout to our delightful staff here at Signal Hill National Historic Site.

So, plan a visit while the weather is good and check out our website for more information on hours of operation and seasonal programming: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill

08/31/2026

Our friends at Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site in Brigus are closing up for the season after today. But before they go, they wanted to share some of their favourite moments from summer 2026!

Do you have any favourite historic moments from a visit to Hawthorne Cottage this summer? Share them with us below!

08/29/2026

Afraid of heights? 😅

The North Head Trail isn't for the faint of heart! With steep sections climbing nearly 100 metres (about the height of a 20-story building), it's a challenge, but the views make every step worth it.

Why not see for yourself why it is one of Signal Hill's most popular trails?

08/28/2026

See you at Signal Hill this Sunday at 1 pm!

To help commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Signal Hill’s designation as a Parks Canada National Historic Site, we are pleased to offer this unique program: “Hard Rock and Heavy Metal: How Geology and Topography Shaped Military and Communications History at Signal Hill”

Join a Parks Canada Interpreter and Dr. Rod Taylor from the Johnson GeoCentre on a 60-minute guided tour of Signal Hill to learn how geology and human innovation combined to make the site important to the story of both Canada and the world in terms of its rich military and communications history.

Tour dates: August 30, & September 27, 2026.

More info online: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/anniv