Signal Hill is the highest point in St. Johns, a place that offers an incredible view of the city. You can see the whole city from there. St. John's in a light haze of fog seems to be so far away and a little mystical.

Climbing the mountain will not be easy, but the views from the top of the hill are worth every step and all the calories burned. It's not just a hill. This is a hill with a rich history.

It was on Signal Hill in St. John's that the last battle of the Seven Years' War took place. British troops defeated the French. The result of the victory was complete control over the eastern part of North America.

On the way to the hill, you can see the remnants of weapons left from the battle. Once you reach the top, you can find cannonballs. The remains of a late 18th-century British battery is located in the "Royal battery and barracks". These are also very interesting exhibits, real traces of history.

When you finally get to the top, take the first few minutes to catch your breath and look at the beautiful Canadian city of St. Johns, which peeks out from under the fog. After enjoying the view, you can move on. Yes, this is not the end of the road.

At the top, there is another attraction of St. John's - a small building that resembles a smaller copy of the castle. This is the Cabot Tower, built for two reasons. First, in 1900, it was exactly four hundred years since the Explorer John Cabot went to Newfoundland. Second, Queen Victoria was celebrating her diamond jubilee.

There is an unusual musical concert every year in the middle of summer. A few dozen soldiers dressed in nineteenth-century uniforms play "Evening dawn" on the field near the Cabot Tower Visitor’s Centre. The signal of the "evening dawn" and the drum roll are accompanied by shots from ancient cannons.

Signal Hill Hotel offers easy access to downtown St. Johns. There is a straight road at the top. However, you will have to walk 1.7 kilometers.