Photo: Signal Hill Tattoo St Johns Newfoundland

A military march and display performed by the Signal Hill Tattoo at the National Historic Site in St. John's on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada.

Upon Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, a National Historic Site is open to visitors to explore, see the military history and watch the performances done by the Signal Hill Tattoo. The scenery of the vast open sea is stunning from Signal Hill as well as the view of St. John's, Newfoundland.Signal Hill was a place where the main reception of the first transatlantic wireless signals could be transmitted and a main harbour to watch for any ships heading in to do battle with St. John's, Newfoundland. It was a very strategically placed site and it soon became the location of harbour defences that went on from about the 18th century and continued until the Second World War.Visitors to the Signal Hill National Historic Site can now enjoy drills and military displays by the Signal Hill Tattoo which are crowd pleasers for any age. The men are clad in their bright red, white and black uniforms which are relevant to the years around 1795. ... continue below the picture...

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... The soldiers play their fifes and drums and demonstrate many drills and formations that were done in that time period.The Signal Hill Tattoo in St. Johns, Newfoundland performs for tourists from the middle of July until the middle of August. As long as the weather cooperates, you can see this fine display of military activities on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.Signal Hill Tattoo, Military march and display at Signal Hill National Historic Site in St John's, St John's Harbour, St John's Bay, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Labrador, Canada.