Parks Canada announces plan to connect Canadians to heritage in Newfoundland and Labrador

December 13, 2018 St. John's, NL Parks Canada Agency

The management plan for Signal Hill National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every 10 years, management plans are a legislative requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of Parks Canada places.

National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation.

The new plan for Signal Hill National Historic Site outlines the following key objectives:

· Continue to protect the site's cultural and natural resources;

· Improve visitor experiences;

· Promote greater engagement with Indigenous peoples, partners, stakeholders, local residents, and the public; and

· Increase the national historic site's profile and recognition.

The plan was developed through public consultation and based on input from local residents and organizations, visitors, stakeholders, partners and Indigenous communities of Newfoundland and Labrador. Through this management plan, Parks Canada is meeting its promise to protect and present Canada's cultural heritage while also providing an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover our diverse history in new and exciting ways.