Cabot Tower
Cabot Tower
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A tower built at the highest point of Signal Hill, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York5,375 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I went up Signal Hill to see the Cabot Tower, built in 1897 to celebrate Queens Victoria's diamond jubilee and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Newfoundland by John Cabot. In front is the Noon Day Gun, which fired a shot at noon to let people know the time. Go to the top for some nice views.
Written October 20, 2024
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raetrip
Vancouver, Canada336 contributions
May 2022
Easy drive from St. John's, up a winding road. It was very windy the day we went and because it was only late May, the tower was closed. We could see Fort Amherst far below, which you can also drive to. It was marvelous to think of the history that occurred in that place. Beautiful views as others have noted, but be sure to check opening dates so you won't be disappointed.
Written June 30, 2022
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Amelia L
14 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Tremendous views of St Johns and the harbour, start at Battery road and work around the point from there. I'd describe it as easy to moderate. Quite a bit of up and down, you need to be reasonably fit. Make sure to finish at the visitor centre, just below Cabot tower, with a well deserved cup of hot chocolate at the end.
Written July 7, 2023
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Cannuckk
Langley, Canada379 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
I arrived at the Tower after walking up from the visitor centre only to find the upstairs (the non gift shop part of the tower) closed. No explanation. Staff at the gift shop speculated that as the Parks Canada part of the tower was closing for the season at weeks end, that perhaps they were preparing for closure, as the previous day they had only opened at 1pm. I dropped by the visitor centre on my way out, and the staff there had no idea that the tower exhibits were closed. Had I purchased a ticket ( I visited with an annual Parks Canada pass) I would have been pretty upset.; as it was, I was disappointed in Parks Canada’s visitor experience. When you have advertised opening hours, you should keep to them, and if you can’t for any reason, the least you can do is fully inform all staff, so they aren’t left “holding the bag” in trying to explain why.
Written October 8, 2024
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2014Jandy
Calgary, Canada7,969 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Parked close to the tower and only a small walk to the tower steps. Free to enter with information boards as you climb the tower.
Great 360 degree views from the top.
There is a gift shop on the first floor you come to after climbing the steps.
Washrooms are located back down the hill in the visitor centre.
Great place to visit while in St Johns
Great 360 degree views from the top.
There is a gift shop on the first floor you come to after climbing the steps.
Washrooms are located back down the hill in the visitor centre.
Great place to visit while in St Johns
Written July 19, 2024
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Daniel_Mtl
Montreal, Canada53 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
I walked from the Sheraton to the tower. A great walk, and then follow the long trail down of Signal Hill going down following the rift thats goes back to Battery. Took me about 2 hours.
Written August 30, 2014
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marcopolo111
Cleveland, Oh2,732 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This is a recent tower built to commemorate the Venetian Zuan Caboto who "discovered" the island (after the farmer and fisherman from Scandinavia, Portugal, North Spain, etc.
Towering the Signal hill, it is visible from great distance. Conversely the views of the town, the ocean and Cape spear are exceptional. Historically it is the place which received the world first radio signal, from Marconi on the other side of the Atlantic in Cornwall.
Towering the Signal hill, it is visible from great distance. Conversely the views of the town, the ocean and Cape spear are exceptional. Historically it is the place which received the world first radio signal, from Marconi on the other side of the Atlantic in Cornwall.
Written August 28, 2018
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karmaloops
Kamloops, Canada98 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
I arrived on a sunny day and still the wind was a phenomenon! The views were spectacular. If you want to learn about Cabot and Marconi.... make this excursion for sure!!!
Written March 12, 2015
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Adam D
Halifax, Canada45 contributions
Nov 2013 • Business
The Cabot tower is a special place, as a national historic sight on top of a large hill facing out on the Atlantic ocean its a truly magnificent place to go, relax and reflect. There are also many hiking trails which can get you closer to the water, and you have an astounding view of the eastern most point in North America (Cape Spear.)
Written November 27, 2013
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DisneyDarwin
Spring, TX1,153 contributions
There is a fantastic view of the ocean & cliffs from the area around Cabot Tower. There also are some interesting exhibits about the history of the area. If you like hiking, there looks to be some nice hiking trails terminating here. The tower has a gift shop in the bottom floor & a lookout from the top.
Written August 13, 2009
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Can you get to Cabot tower and Signal hill with little walking for those with mobility issues?
Written July 7, 2019
You can drive all the way up to Signal Hill & Cabot Tower and see the ocean and city from there, I don't think Cabot Tower is wheelchair accessible though to go inside.
Written August 3, 2019
I'm interested in walking the hiking trail that leads from Cabot Tower to the Battery and back. Is there a cost to entering the vicinity? Is the trail walkable for independent hikers or difficult to navigate? Thanks in advance!
Written May 20, 2017
There's no cost and isn't too difficult.
Written May 25, 2017
Roberta_in_Maine
Winterport, Maine
I am traveling solo; need a resource such as a Chamber of Commerce or travel agency for local travel, hotels and historical tours.
Roberta
Written July 14, 2016
TripAdvisor will likely be your best resource for things to do and places to stay.
There is a tourist info office in St. John's if u are looking to speak to someone directly
1-844-570-2009
Written May 23, 2017
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