Special Events

Our 2019 special events have come and gone. Take a look at the descriptions below to get an idea of what to expect for 2020!

Canada Day Sunrise Event
July 1

Be the first in the country to celebrate Canada Day!

Join us and the City of St. John's to commemorate Memorial Day and celebrate Canada Day. Watch the sun break through the clouds as the last post plays, sing O Canada, wave our flag and have a cupcake. This is a great opportunity to gather and remember what it means to be Canadian.

  • Details

    6:00 am - 7:00 am
    Sunrise Event, Signal Hill upper parking lot (adjacent to Cabot Tower)

    7:00 am - 8:00 am
    FREE birthday cupcakes, Signal Hill Visitor Centre

    A free Metrobus shuttle will be operating between the Visitor Centre and Cabot Tower starting at 5:15 am.

Historic Places Day
July 13

Join us for a day of family-fun in celebration of Historic Places Day!

  • Details

    Date: Saturday July 13, 2019
    Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Location(s): Visitor Centre

    In partnership with the Refugee and Immigrant Advisory Council Inc. there will be a variety of international and local food vendors on site during the day. ($)

    FREE Tattoo Performances at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
    FREE live music by Fergus O’Byrne at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    FREE Kids’ activities such as potato sack races and kite flying on the performance field between the Tattoo Performances.

Learn to Camp
August 17 to 18

Come spend the night at Signal Hill! Learn the basics of camping and be inspired by exceptional landscapes and natural treasures to be remembered for a lifetime.