We are avid hikers so we hiked this from the cruise port. Great little hike with fantastic views of the harbor and the Atlantic. If you don’t like steps this is not the hike for you as it has a ton of steps to reach the castle at the top. If you like hiking it’s a must do.

Visited here as part of a cruise excursion. Very windy the day we were here but views were amazing. Highly recommend. There was a local sitting there with his beautiful Newfoundland dog. What a beautiful dog and a treat to see in person!

Went Thanksgiving weekend and what’s view. A lot of history surrounds this place. The only drawback was Parks Canada closed all their bathrooms and venues on all the historic sites…. A real shame considering all the people that we saw touring around the sites

We found out about this place on another travel related website whilst researching what to do whilst in St.Johns, where we had 2 extra days added whilst the itenary caught up with us. We wanted to take the hop on / hop off bus, but that had finished for the season around 3 weeks previous, so we took a taxi from the cruise port costing $12 one way, it was windy when we got to the top, but we were fine with that, found the signposts to all over the world including the place in Cornwall, UK, where Marconi received the signal marking the 1st trans atlantic phone call from. There is a celebration gun on the hill normally fired at 12 noon in season, luckily for us there was some visitors from Ireland and they fired the gun especially for them, twice. We went into the tower to see the history of that phone call and I climbed on to the roof, before seeing the souveniers in the gift shop. We walked back down to the city stopping off at other places en route.

It’s no word of a lie the views are out of this world. And so is the wind ….. hold onto your hat, gloves, and purse. The view of the whole of St. John’s is just amazing you’re sooooo far up. Everything looks so small including the Coast Guard Ships ships. Amazing. Drive up if you have mobility issues, it is a steep climb in some spots.

After being picked-up at St. John's airport by family, we wanted to eat dinner, then go right away, up to S. Hill. We parked, then looked over the embankment area, and thankfully it was a clear night, great view, as we could see forever, and the sight was beautiful, with all the shimmering city lights. We basically walked around the Cabot Tower that night, and looked out over the dark Atlantic Ocean area, which we couldn't see, but saw some building lights over the other side of the The Narrows. At the end of our holiday, we went there during the late afternoon, parked, saw the same city views in daylight, then walked northward along a path, (which was a bit scary for me, as the large hillside sloped downward, a little ways away, and I don't like heights), which then curved up some stairs to a look-out, where we sat up much higher on a grassy area, enjoying the views again. It was made better, by a blue-sky, very sunny afternoon! The sun was actually blinding, as we were facing south. At areas, you can hear in the distance, some crashing waves on the shoreline, and see people walking trails, well below, the top of the hill!

Cabot Tower, as I have learned can be seen from just about anywhere in St. John's, but my first glimpse of it filled me with excitement as it felt like that was the moment I truly knew I was in Newfoundland. I recommend doing what my friend and I did - hike up a trail to get to the top and then walk down via the road. The scenery from the trails is stunning (especially on a sunny day) and it is easy to imagine why they chose this place to defend the city so many centuries ago. The history here is so fascinating. Make sure to stop and visit the statue of the Newfoundland and Labrador dogs while you are up there and then get yourself a treat at the Chocolate Cafe.

The most beautiful and tiring hike ever! The end goal is worth the work and the hustle, you get outstanding views of St. John’s, the Harbour and the ocean! You get an even better view from the roof of Cabot Tower! 100% must do when visiting this city!

Absolutely stunning views ! Wear running shoes and bring water Very clean trail and apparently it is better to start at the bottom and work your way up. Visitor Center has bathrooms Enough parking the day we were there

Signal Hill offers breathtaking views of St. John's Harbour and the surrounding area. This site is steeped in history and culture, making it a must-visit destination. The hill is famously known as the location where Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901, marking a significant milestone in communication history. Visitors can explore the iconic Cabot Tower, which stands as a symbol of Newfoundland's contribution to global communication and military defense. The interpretive center provides engaging exhibits that delve into the site's rich history, from its military significance to its role in early transatlantic communications. The hiking trails around Signal Hill also offer spectacular vistas and opportunities to learn more about the area's natural and cultural heritage.