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	Signal Hill, Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St.
		The final battle of the Seven Years' War in North America was fought in 1762 at the Battle of Signal Hill, in which the French surrendered St. John's to the British under the command of Lt. Colonel William Amherst.
		Amongst its popular attractions are the Signal Hill Tattoo, showcasing the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of foot, circa 1795, and the North Head Trail which grants an impressive view of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coast.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Signal_Hill,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador (390 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador - Search View - MSN Encarta
		Labrador is bordered by Québec province on the south, west, and north; the Atlantic Ocean on the east; and the Strait of Belle Isle on the southeast.
		Newfoundland and Labrador frequently has the highest unemployment rate in Canada, and financial assistance from the federal government is essential to the well-being of the population.
		Newfoundland and Labrador is represented in the Canadian Parliament by seven elected representatives in the House of Commons and five senators appointed by the federal government to the Senate.
	encarta.msn.com /text_761554355__1/Newfoundland_and_Labrador.html (9900 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Newfoundland and Labrador (French: Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, Irish: Talamh an Éisc agus Labradóir, Latin: Terra Nova) is a province of Canada, the tenth to join the Confederation.
		On entry into Canada in 1949, the entire province was known as Newfoundland, but since 1964, the province's government has referred to itself as the "Government of Newfoundland and Labrador", and on December 6, 2001, an amendment was made to the Constitution of Canada to change the province's official name to "Newfoundland and Labrador".
		Newfoundland received a colonial assembly in 1832, which was and still is referred to as the House of Assembly, after a fight led by reformers William Carson, Patrick Morris and John Kent.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newfoundland_and_Labrador (2811 words)

	Newfoundland Outport: Newfoundland History
		Newfoundland, one of the four Atlantic provinces of Canada, consisting of the island of Newfoundland and, on the mainland, a coastal portion of the Labrador region.
		The Labrador portion (296,860 sq km/114,618 sq mi) is separated from the island by the Strait of Belle Isle; it is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south and west by Québec Province.
		Newfoundland is represented in the Canadian Parliament by six senators appointed for life by the federal government, and seven elected members of the House of Commons.
	www.durham.net /~kburt/NewfoundlandHistory.html (3787 words)

	1001 Newfoundland & Labrador Canada Information - proudly presented by Kanada News' Canada Vacation Planner The Online ...
		Newfoundland is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the larger Labrador portion is on the eastern part of the Canadian mainland.
		Labrador is one of the last great wilderness areas on earth, with more than 300,000 square kilometres of unspoiled land.
		Signal Hill National Historic Site offers a superb view of the town and out to the sea, which alone is worth coming here.
	www.kanada-newfoundland.de /en/index.html (1810 words)

	Newfoundland Music - Live at the Lower Deck 2 - Signal Hill - Tide's Point
		In 2003, Signal Hill received an invitation to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe in Moscow, Russia where they performed in November of that year on a two week tour.
		With 2004 ahead, Signal Hill has just released their fourth CD titled "Live at the Lower Deck 2." This CD was recorded in the spring of 2003 over three nights at the Lower Deck, a popular Halifax pub.
		This CD is a compilation of the diverse repertoire Signal Hill has been entertaining their fans with for the past decade.
	www.tidespoint.com /music/signal.shtml (246 words)

	signalhill
		Signal Hill was also the site of three hospitals, all destroyed by fire, between 1870 and 1920.
		The hill is laced with hiking trails wending up the steep slopes from near the water's edge at the Battery to Ladies' Lookout at the very peak of Signal Hill itself.
		For shipwatchers or simply lovers of seascapes, the hill is a fine place to scan the cliffs close-in or the far horizon to capture the essence of St. John's maritime character.
	www.eastwaters.com /signalhill.htm (797 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Newfoundland and Labrador [1]is one of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada.
		Western Newfoundland: the nearly 700 km stretch from Port aux Basques in the south to St. Anthony in the north.
		If Labrador is your destination, you will want to ensure that you bring gas cans (filled with gas), survival kits and food, as well as any other necessary supplies in case you find yourself in a bad situation.
	wikitravel.org /en/Newfoundland_and_Labrador (3475 words)

	Newfound and Labrador Introduction and Brief History
		The island of Newfoundland, located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, is about half way between the centre of North America and Western Europe.
		Newfoundlanders are universally recognized for their warmth and openness.
		Newfoundlanders are proud of their past and have conserved many artifacts in local museums.
	www.wordplay.com /tourism/intro.html (1323 words)

	COSMOS TOURAMA - Coach Tours, Escorted Touring Holidays, Cruises, City Breaks & Resorts
		The interior of Newfoundland is a combination of forest, heath, lakes and rivers spread over a terrain that ranges from mountainous in the west to rolling hills in the centre and east.
		The province of Newfoundland and Labrador consists of the Island of Newfoundland and the mainland plateau region of Labrador which borders the province of QuÃ©bec.
		Signal Hill, the reception point for Guglielmo Marconi’s first transatlantic radio transmission from England in 1901, is Canada’s second-largest national historic site and offers a good view of the town and harbour to the west.
	www.cosmostourama.co.uk /countryinfo.php?countryid=nfl (2711 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador Lighthouses
		Newfoundland and Labrador -- including both the Island of Newfoundland and the mainland territory of Labrador -- became an independent dominion of the British Crown in 1855.
		Newfoundland is accessible by air and by car ferries from North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
		The south coast of Labrador is accessible May through December by car ferry from St. Barbe NL to Blanc Sablon QC.
	www.unc.edu /~rowlett/lighthouse/nfld.htm (6330 words)

	Signal Hill - NewfoundlandandLabrador.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Signal Hill rises above the entrance of St. John's Harbour and because of its location, was a natural site for signal stations and fortifications protecting the harbour and the city below.
		As early as 1704, flag signals were flown from the summit of Signal Hill to inform St. John's of approaching ships, both friendly and hostile.
		Also of interest on Signal Hill is the Lookout Trail which has been constructed along the perimeter of the 19th century fortifications.
	www.newfoundland-labrador.com /archives/attractions/signal_hill.asp (276 words)

	Dimension Stone: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
		There are six active dimension stone quarries in Newfoundland and Labrador: a slate quarry in eastern Newfoundland; three granite quarries in central Newfoundland; a sandstone quarry on the west coast; and an anorthosite (labradorite-granite) quarry in Labrador.
		On the northern Labrador coast, near Nain, anorthosite "labradorite-granite" is quarried from the bedrock in massive pieces, then shaped into blocks weighing 10 to 30 tonnes, approximately the size of the family car!
		Labradorite is the provincial mineral for Newfoundland and Labrador.
	www.heritage.nf.ca /environment/dimension.html (884 words)

	Titan HiTours - Newfoundland and Labrador
		Newfoundland and Labrador are at the most northeastern edge of the North American continent, influenced by the sea and descendant from the English and Irish.
		In traditional Newfoundland low key style this fascinating place is a 1000 year-old Viking settlement and with its waterside setting and unspoilt landscape it looks very much as it would have done when the Vikings first landed.
		The view alone from the top of Signal Hill is breathtaking and Cabot Tower honours John Cabot’s arrival in 1497.
	www.titanhitours.co.uk /holiday-itinerary.asp?pc=NFL (1846 words)

	Historic Site: Signal Hill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		If you ask anyone in Newfoundland what one of the most recognizable landmarks in the province was, they'd probably tell you Signal Hill, or more specifically, Cabot Tower.
		Cabot Tower was built in 1897 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland, and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
		Cabot Tower is now the centre of the Signal Hill National Historic Park, Canada's second largest historic park, with walking trails, and an interpretation centre where the visitor can hear very interesting stories about the area.
	www.wordplay.com /tourism/historic/signalhill.html (126 words)

	Newfoundland (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.isi.jhu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage/Patrimoine de Terre-Neuve et du...
		Newfoundland and Labrador - Weather Conditions and Forecast by...
		The Newfoundland Historic Trust is dedicated to the preservation of the built heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador.
	www.happyislandatvtours.ca.cob-web.org:8888 (1906 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador - Worldpress.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Newfoundland and Labrador, the Far East of the Western World, is renowned for its friendly people, marine wildlife, long history and stunning seacoasts.
		Between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, hardy folk from the west of England and Ireland settled in Newfoundland’s sheltered bays along the rugged shores to catch fish.
		Most people visit Newfoundland and Labrador during the summer, but it is fast becoming known as a great place for winter sports.
	www.worldpress.org /Americas/1974.cfm (1129 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Newfoundland and Labrador's economy is mostly based on its natural resources and their processing --
		Newfoundland time zone (on the island and the south coast of Labrador) is one half hour ahead of Atlantic time zone; the rest
		1000 The Vikings landed in Labrador, and built a settlement at the present-day L'Anse aux Meadows.
	www.bitesizecanada.org /Newfoundland.htm (1404 words)

	Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism and Travel Guide - Canada
		Labrador is one of the last great wildernesses on earth, where you can camp with the caribou, who roam free.
		Everyone should take the opportunity to see the Northern Lights in Northern Labrador, which are visible about two nights out of three.
		Located atop Signal Hill is Cabot Tower, St. John's most seen and known landmark.
	www.newfoundlandtravelguide.com (145 words)

	CBC \| Newfoundland & Labrador News
		The Newfoundland and Labrador government reached a contract agreement Monday with the province's nurses, 16 months after the last contract expired.
		Newfoundland and Labrador's emergency measures director wants to know how damage to a single power cable helped knock out communications, including 911, in the St. John's area late Friday night.
		Two groups that deal with missing and exploited children are upset that their names are being falsely used in fundraising campaigns in St. John's.
	rss.cbc.ca /newfoundlandlabradornews.xml (139 words)

	Virtual Tours Newfoundland Tourism Photography Photo Tour
		Cabot Tower on Signal Hill in St. John's Newfoundland, was built in 1897 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of
		Virtual Tourism photography of your business gives your customers the chance to see more of what you offer in advance, and this means more phone calls, and that means more bookings.
		This will not only increase your business, it can also increase tourism in your town and Newfoundland tourism in general.
	www.virtual-tours-newfoundland.ca (390 words)

	Signal Hill National Historic Site
		Signal Hill offers a panoramic view of St. John's, the harbour, the ocean and the coastline.
		Cabot Tower is located on the summit of Signal Hill, it is open to the public and features historical exhibits and a gift shop.
		The Lookout, including the Duke of York Battery and a series of interpretation panels, is a representation of 19th century fortifications on Signal Hill.
	www.explorenewfoundlandandlabrador.com /historic-sites/signal-hill.htm (171 words)

	Fair Deal For Newfoundland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The deal will mean at least $2.6 billion in additional royalties for the Newfoundland and Labrador treasury, with $2 billion of that to be transferred as an advance.
		Not everyone is online in Newfoundland and Labrador (the figure is at about 60%), and not all those who are online are moved to send a political letter, but this is a very real percentage that the Liberal MPs, the Conservative MPs and the NDP should be more than mindful of.
		Earlier this week I threw out a post asking people for their favorite Newfoundland and Labrador Blogs – either based in the province, focused on the province, or written by someone from the province.
	www.fairdealfornewfoundland.com (3022 words)

	Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party
		M.H.A. Jack Harris (Signal Hill - Quidi Vidi) is calling on the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the Department of Justice to add more police presence in downtown neighbourhoods of St. John’s.
		Nancy Riche, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democrats, announced today that the provincial party is celebrating the opening of their new offices with a volunteer Meet the Leader day.
		John’s, NL — Leader of the New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, Lorraine Michael, is disappointed with the Finance Minister’s decision on how to spend the extra revenue the Province has received from the increased royalties from offshore production.
	www.nl.ndp.ca /news.php (368 words)

	Tourist Attractions - Newfoundland and Labrador
		Castle Hill — experience 17th century life at "Plaisance".
		Signal Hill — played a key role in Canada's military and communications history since the 18th century.
		Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage - site offers a wealth of information on our natural and cultural history
	www.advertisenorth.com /outfitters/attractions.html (305 words)

	Signal Hill, St. John's: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Signal Hill, St. John's: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage
		From the album of photographs furnished to the Newfoundland Royal Commission, August 1933.
		Courtesy of the Centre for Newfoundland Studies Archives (Coll-207), Memorial University of Newfoundland Library, St. John's, Newfoundland.
	www.heritage.nf.ca /law/amulree/am_signalhill.html (38 words)

	Oh What a View! Bed and Breakfast St John's Newfoundland and Labrador Canada, Newfoundland Tourism tourist information, ...
		Bed and Breakfast on the Battery of Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland, is supremely located for a superb view of St. John's Newfoundland, St. John's Harbour, and the sunset.
		Hiking and walking trails abound on Signal Hill and in the City of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
		More tourist information and Newfoundland pictures and other pictures of Newfoundland and Labrador can be seen on our Cape Spear Lighthouse page, including the only interior virtual tour pictures of Newfoundland's Cape Spear Lighthouse.
	www.ohwhataview.com (645 words)

	Photos of Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
		To view a gallery of pictures from Newfoundland and Labrador, select the gallery from the options on the right.
		Newfoundland's provincial capital and the beginning of Canada.
		Are you are planning on visiting Newfoundland and Labrador or are looking for information on the province?
	www.trailcanada.com /photos/newfoundland-labrador.asp (142 words)

	Scenic Newfoundland - photos of scenery in Newfoundland and Labrador on Worldisround
		Scenery in Newfoundland and Labrador - travel photos - Here is a preview of some of my photographs, mainly from St. John's, but a couple...
		Newfoundland is a beautiful province saturated with tradition and the most wonderful scenery.
		Signal Hill is where the first wireless transatlan
	www.worldisround.com /articles/7675/index.html (243 words)

	Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
		In 1993, the HSA created the Manning Award for Excellence in the Public Presentation of Historic Places in recognition of the fine work being done across the province by community-minded groups and organizations.
		This award honours the late Bill Manning, former Parks Canada Superintendent of Historic Sites for Newfoundland and Labrador.
		Archives and exhibitions presenting history of nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador
	www.historicsites.ca /manningaward.html (278 words)

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