When in St. John's...

...we're going to various cultural or historic sites. We've been to one so far, Signal Hill, and we've gone twice! Signal Hill was the reception point of the first transatlantic wireless signal by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901, as well as the site of harbour defences for St. John's from the 18th century to the Second World War.

A plaque at Signal Hill commemorating the first transatlantic wireless signal.

The first time we went to Signal Hill it was extremely foggy and windy and we had no idea what we were missing out on.

Cabot Tower, St. John's most visible landmark, was used for signalling until 1960.

The second time we went it was sunny and warm out, and when we got to the top of the hill we were amazed at the view. We could actually see the ocean and the cliff!!! I was disappointed we didn't see any icebergs. We walked along a trail that winded along the hill (I'd say it's a cliff) and saw some great scenery.

What a difference!!

Next site - Cape Spear, home of the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the most easterly point of land in North America.