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Radar Hill

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
Ranked #18 of 22 attractions in Tofino
3.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Parks
Description: During WWII, Radar Hill was part of the line of radar installations across the U.S. and Canada.
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Vancouver Island
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Good view from Radar Hill and there is some histroy to the site More

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Steinbach, Canada
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Too many trees and bush interfere with what looks to be great views. More

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Halifax
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

An interesting hike with the reward of amazing views and insightful Canadian militarry history . More

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Saltspring Is.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

The trees have grown and blocked the 360 degree view that we once could experience from the top. More

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Black Creek, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Definately nothing worth seeing. Considering the majesty of the rest of the area - there was Nothing to see. Don't waste the parking ticket! More

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Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

This really isn't that impressive, especially considering the hype that was conveyed to us by Parks Canada staff. After parking the vehicle, there is a short 5 minute walk up a small hill, that offers a less than thrilling view of the area. More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

ok, I went up alone (nobody else on the hill) just on my way to the Black Bear Guesthouse in the early evening, so it was exciting, I was alert because of all the bear and cougar warnings, but on top (10 minutes walk), not that much to see.... More

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Powell River, BC
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Wind your way up to the top of Radar Hill for an outstanding view of the Pacific waves off the west coast of Vancouver Island. More

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Bellingham, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

It's ok, there are just so many far more spectacular views in the area. No hike, pay to park, stay 4 minutes, leave kind of unimpressed More

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Nanaimo, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

nice view when not foggy , like when we were there, and a little boring because it is basically a road up,, i suppose it would be a great safe place to be in a tsunami More

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