Statements and Information Bulletins

Consult the following list of statements and information bulletins for any current notices for Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site.

UPDATE: Public Access reopening at Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites

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

UPDATE: Public Access Closed at Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites

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

Public Access Closed at Signal Hill and Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Sites

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