372 Travel Guide

Signal Hill National Historic Site in St. John's, Newfoundland, overlooks the city's harbour with the iconic Cabot Tower at its summit. It was a key strategic defence and communications point, and in 1901 Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal here. The visitor centre is open year-round and tells the story of the island's defence and early wireless communications.

Cape Spear is the easternmost point of North America, near St. John's, Newfoundland, known for its lighthouse built in 1836, the oldest surviving lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a classic spot to see the lighthouse, sea cliffs and, in spring, icebergs and the open Atlantic. The grounds, trails and WWII battery are free year-round; the lighthouse and visitor centre operate seasonally.