More than just a view

Stand atop Signal Hill and let your soul be stirred by the crack of muskets, the roar of cannon fire and the smell of black powder. Discover how British and French soldiers fought and died here, and later, Canadian and American soldiers stood together to defend this continent, glorious and free. The powerful history of this battleground will move you.

The Signal Hill Tattoo – His Majesty’s Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Foot (1795)

Get ready for a different kind of hard rock and heavy metal! Performances include cannon and musket fire, combined with the dramatic tunes of the Fife and Drum band.

When: Opening performance July 1 at 3:00pm. Regular performances on Wed/Thur/Sat/Sun at 11:00am and 3:00pm, weather permitting. Call the Visitor Centre to confirm performances (709) 772-5367. Final performance August 15 at 3:00pm.
Cost: $5.00 per person payable at entrance to the Tattoo performance field. Performances are 45 minutes in duration.

Kid’s Puppet Shows

Kids love watching the adventures of Seamus the Seagull and Freddy the Fox as they explore Signal Hill. Join ‘Cabot the Tower’ and ‘Maggie the Magazine’ as they teach Terry why Signal Hill is such an important place!

When: call (709) 772-5367 to confirm – show times vary
Where: In front of the Visitor Centre. Weather permitting.
Cost: Free of charge. Shows vary in length and depend on audience interaction.

Weapons of Warfare Tour (WoW)

A detailed interpretive look at the military fortifications and technology on Signal Hill. Visitors will hike with period costumed interpreters from the summit of the hill to the Queen’s Battery Barracks where they will witness a live firing demonstration of historic weapons. Along the way, visitors will learn to ‘read’ a cannon, command a firing detail and much more.

When: call (709) 772-5367 to confirm – tour times vary
Where: Meet the guides at the compass rose, hill summit.
Cost: included in your Visitor Centre exhibit fee.  

Keys to Discovery/General History Tour

An interactive tour, which covers the key points in military and communications history. Walk the top of Signal Hill with a Parks Canada guide and discover the role Signal Hill played in military and communications history from early civilian defense in the 1600’s to the Canadian/American occupation of Signal Hill during the Second World War.

When: call (709) 772-5367 to confirm – tour times vary
Where: Meet the guide at the Imperial Powder Magazine, hill summit
Cost: included in your Visitor Centre exhibit fee.