Signal Hill Coastal Hike Tour, St. John’s

On this three-hour coastal hike, you’ll leave the city streets of St. Johns behind and explore the rugged beauty surrounding Signal Hill and the North Head Trail, a part of the world-renowned East Coast Trail.

Your adventure begins with meeting your expert and entertaining guide at Deadmans Pond on Signal Hill. Along the way, your guide will share the fascinating history that shaped this dramatic landscape—from military defences and wartime watchpoints to the moment that helped change global communication forever.

But history isn’t the only story here. As you wind along the cliffs, your guide will also point out the plants that cling to the rocky coastline, the seabirds that call these cliffs home, and the geology that created this rugged edge of the continent millions of years ago.

This tour is moderately demanding, with stairs, uneven terrain, and elevation changes, but the payoff is big: sweeping ocean views, salty air, and a deeper understanding of the place that has watched over St. John’s harbour for centuries.

If you’re up for a bit of adventure and want to experience Signal Hill beyond the postcard view, this is the hike is for you.

Sights you'll see on the hike:

• Deadmans Pond
• The Battery
• Fort Waldegrave
• The Queen’s Battery
• Signal Hill

• Small group walking tour with a passionate, local guide

• 3 hours

• June – September - Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 9:00am *
  * Subject to availability

• This tour involves multiple sets of stairs and some hills. There will be frequent breaks, but it may not be suited to all.
• Tours run rain or shine.
• Please check the weather! Dress for comfort and wear walking shoes.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum is not met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

How To Book Your Experience