Media Advisory - Kick-off Canada Day with Parks Canada at Signal Hill National Historic Site for the annual sunrise event Français
ST. JOHN'S, NL, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Parks Canada will kick off Canada Day celebrations with a special sunrise event at Signal Hill National Historic Site.
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard will bring greetings on behalf of the minister responsible for Parks Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.
The details are as follows:
Date:
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Time:
6 a.m. (NDT)
Location:
Signal Hill National Historic Site - Upper Parking Lot
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
**Note - media will be permitted to park their vehicles at the upper parking lot (adjacent to Cabot Tower).
SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ)
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