This hill looms over St. John's Harbour, offering a panoramic view of the ocean, port and city and was a strategic military point for centuries. It is topped by Cabot Tower, a national historic site. Among other things, Signal Hill was the site of Guglielmo Marconi's history-changing radio experiment in 1901, in which he received the first trans-Atlantic wireless signal. Consider taking the trail leading through the Battery, an ancient fishing community with roadways that become increasingly narrow. The safer walking option is the main roadway, especially during rainy, foggy or icy weather. Pay close attention to safety warnings and stay on prescribed trails and roads.
