Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Parks Canada is advising that Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site will be closed to public access until further notice to allow for clean up and repairs as a result of damage caused by extreme weather conditions of Hurricane Larry. All visitor services, trails, and programming at the site will be closed at this time.

Visitor safety is of the utmost importance for Parks Canada. The public is advised to stay away from the site at this time. This closure will remain in place until conditions are safe, and will be reassessed as the situation progresses.

For more information, please call the Parks Canada’s national information line at 1-888-773-8888. (Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-866-787-6221) for updates on closures.

Information:

Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.medias-media.pc@canada.ca

Fraser McCallum
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Newfoundland East Field Unit
Parks Canada
902-394-6459
fraser.mccallum@canada.ca
www.twitter.com/ParksCanadaNL
www.facebook.com/SignalHillNHS

Parks Canada is advising visitors that operating schedules at national historic sites in Eastern Newfoundland were recently updated as part of the annual shoulder season adjustment at those locations.

The updated operating schedule for national historic sites and associated visitor services as of September 7, 2020 is as follows:

Signal Hill National Historic Site

What's open:

• The Visitor Centre - September 7 to October 11, 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Heritage Shop (Cabot Tower First Floor)

What's closed / Unavailable:

• Queen’s Battery Barracks
• Newfoundland Chocolate Company Cafe
• Cabot Tower – top two floors and the viewing deck
• All interpretation programming, events and group activities including the Signal Hill Tattoo

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

What's open:

• Bunkers – Fort Cape Spear - September 7 to October 11, 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
• Washrooms - September 7 to October 11, 2020, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm

What's closed / Unavailable:

• Historic Lighthouse
• Gift Shop
• All interpretation programming, events and group activities

Castle Hill National Historic Site

Closed for the season

Ryan Premises National Historic Site

Closed for the season

Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site

Closed for the season

Trails

Trails at Cape Spear Lighthouse and Signal Hill National Historic Sites will remain open and accessible until the seasonal closure later in the fall. All trails are now designated two-way direction including the North Head Trail at Signal Hill National Historic Site and visitors are asked to respect all signs and to maintain a safe physical distance of two metres apart at all times. If physical distancing is not possible on narrow staircases and paths, trail users are asked to yield to passing visitors until the way is clear.

Visitors are asked to plan ahead by checking the website for each national historic site before they travel to find out what is open, what they can expect, and how to prepare for their visit.

The health and safety of visitors and employees is of utmost importance to the Government of Canada. Parks Canada is following the advice of public health experts and continues to make every effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Visitors should follow the advice of public health experts, including necessary hygiene practices and physical distancing from others.

Some national historic sites may reduce the number of visitors allowed to enter at one time to ensure physical distancing and some areas, rooms or buildings may remain closed for health and safety reasons.

Visitors are reminded to be aware of local or provincial/territorial public health authority requirements on the use of non-medical masks in all indoor public spaces.

The Parks Canada website provides detailed information on what locations are open, what visitors can expect, how to prepare for a visit and what services may be available. Visitors should check pc.gc.ca before they travel.

Information:

Ray Kenny
A/External Relations Manager
Newfoundland East Field Unit
Parks Canada
709-764-4158
ray.kenny@canada.ca
www.twitter.com/parkscanadaNL
www.facebook.com/SignalHillNHS

Parks Canada is advising that public access to Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites is now reopened to pedestrian and vehicular access.

Visitors are reminded that the North Head Trail at Signal Hill National Historic Site remains closed as part of our seasonal closure schedule. Safety is a shared responsibility. Parks Canada reminds visitors that they should travel with care, while on site, due to limited visibility and to the presence of tall snow banks and drifts on roads and walkways.

Parks Canada thanks all visitors for respecting the closure of these sites in the aftermath of last week's blizzard and subsequent cleanup efforts.

Additional advisory information is available via our provincial Twitter account - - @parkscanadaNL

Information:

Ray Kenny
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Newfoundland East Field Unit
Parks Canada
709-772-2587
ray.kenny@canada.ca
www.twitter.com/parkscanadaNL
www.facebook.com/SignalHillNHS

Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.medias-media.pc@canada.ca

Parks Canada is advising that public access to Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites will remain closed until further notice.

Snow accumulation and icy conditions continue to pose a risk to public safety requiring the sites remain closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are requested to avoid these sites and respect all posted signage and barriers.

Parks Canada will provide an update on the status of Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites on Tuesday, January 28. Advisory information is also available via our provincial Twitter account - @parkscanadaNL

Visitor safety is of the utmost importance for Parks Canada. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and our Parks Canada team.

Information:

Ray Kenny
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Newfoundland East Field Unit
Parks Canada
709-772-2587
ray.kenny@canada.ca
www.twitter.com/parkscanadaNL
www.facebook.com/SignalHillNHS

Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.medias-media.pc@canada.ca

Parks Canada is advising that public access to Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites is closed until further notice.

The recent snow accumulations in the local region has created a significant buildup of snow along vehicle routes and parking lots at both sites causing these areas to be inaccessible and posing a significant risk to public safety.

Public safety is a top priority for Parks Canada. Motorists and pedestrians are requested to avoid these sites and respect barriers placed at entrances to both Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites.

Parks Canada is continuing to assess the impacts of the recent snow accumulations at these locations as well as other Parks Canada sites in Eastern Newfoundland including Terra Nova National Park and Ryan Premises National Historic Site.

Parks Canada will continue to provide updates and advisory information via our provincial Twitter account - @parkscanadaNL

Information:
Ray Kenny
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Newfoundland East Field Unit
Parks Canada
709-772-2587
ray.kenny@canada.ca
www.twitter.com/parkscanadaNL
www.facebook.com/SignalHillNHS