Signal Hill 101
This iconic structure was built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
What is Cabot Tower?
This channel, through which all ships must pass when entering St. John's Harbour, was closely monitored from Signal Hill.
What is the Narrows
Signal Hill was built to defend against adversaries, who wished to attack the town by:
By sea\ship. (ocean, water, ship, etc. All acceptable answers)
This famous explorer is said to have landed near Newfoundland in 1497.
Who is John Cabot?
This standard Parks Canada greeting demonstrates respect for Canada's official languages and ensures inclusivity.
What is “Hello! Bonjour!” (the Active Offer)?
Signal Hill overlooks this harbour, one of the oldest in North America.
What is St. John’s Harbour?
Flag signaling from Signal Hill began as early as this year to communicate with ships approaching the harbour.
What is 1704?
This battle in 1762 was the final battle between the French and British in The Seven Years War in North America?
What is the Battle of Signal Hill?
Newfoundland was the last province to join Canada in this year.
What is 1949?
A visitor is upset or frustrated. You remain calm and apply this QVE strategy.
What is LEAPS?
This path takes you for a walk along Ross’ Valley, a "hanging valley" formed by a glacier during the last ice age.
What is the North Head Trail?
In 1901, this breakthrough in communication was received at Signal Hill, connecting Europe and North America.
What is the first transatlantic wireless signal?
In the 1830s, this building was constructed at Queen's Battery to house the Royal Newfoundland Companies.
What is the Queen’s Battery Barracks?
Signal Hill is a popular site to watch this natural phenomenon in spring.
What are icebergs or whale migrations?
Providing a safe, respectful, and meaningful experience supports this overarching federal government goal.
What is public service excellence (or reconciliation, inclusion, and service excellence)?
Signal Hill was officially designated as this type of place in 1951.
What is a National Historic Site?
The letter Marconi received via Morse Code.
What is the letter S
During the Seven Year's war, British Commander who led the force that ultimately took St. John’s.
Who is Lt.Col. William Amherst?
Local legend says this creature can sometimes be seen in the fog rolling off the hill.
What is the "Old Hag" or a ghost (allow variation)?
Staff should aim to create these kinds of connections to help visitors care about protected places.
What are emotional or personal connections?
This signal system was once used on Signal Hill to communicate with ships at sea.
What are flag signals?
Signal Hill played a key role in the development of this global technology.
What is wireless (or radio) communication?
During World War II, the hill was used as a lookout for these threats.
What are German submarines & aircraft (U-Boats is also acceptable)
This trail on Signal Hill is named after the women who would climb to the summit to watch for ships carrying their loved ones.
What is the Ladies’ Lookout Trail?
When you don’t know the answer to a question, you should do this.
What is admit it and find out (or refer to another staff member)?