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Lower Battery and Fort Amherst, St. John's

Taken 2 April 2009

A nice shot of the lower battery and Fort Amherst. You can see the narrows and the little marker to ensure the boats don't hit the rocks below the water. The houses below here have one of the best views of the narrows in all of St. John's.

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Taken at 47.56904, -52.69083, in St. John's. Copy that into any maps app, or:

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More to see at The Battery

16 photographs from around here. Each one was taken at its own spot — open it for directions to exactly there, rather than to the place in general.

Cannon at Old Battery, St. John's — This is the cannon that overlooks the harbour front of St. John's. What a beautiful view from here. I have been almost everywhere around here, but this was the first time I saw this2 April 2009

Seagull Flys Over Cannon, The Battery, St. John's — A lone seagull flys over the cannon in the Battery area in St. John's. A beautiful site and view from here. Only a few seconds from where you can park your car.2 April 2009

Houses on Edge of Battery, St. John's — A view from the end of the battery road looking back at the Battery Hotel and the houses that rest on the cliffs off St. John's.2 April 2009

Red House overlooking Harbour, The Battery, St. John's — This is a beautiful home overlooking the harbour of St. John's. The rock behind them really sets off this location.2 April 2009

Looking Toward Rock Cliff, The Battery, St. John's — This is a view from the Battery lookout that shows the far side of the Battery. A very bright orange home rests on the edge, a nice place to live. You can view this only seconds from your car.2 April 2009

Fleet of Crab Boats, The Battery, St. John's — A fleet of crab boats sit at their dock on South Side Road. A very nice and organized setup they have. Adds character to the harbour view. You can see this only seconds from your car.2 April 2009

Hills of South Side, The Battery, St. John's — A view of the hills over South Side Road and the Ocean channel called the Narrows. This is where all the boats have to pass to get in or out of the harbour. Very beautiful. See this view only seconds from your car.2 April 2009

Colorful House Overlooking Narrows, The Battery, St. John's — This is a very beautiful and colorful home that overlooks the narrows in the Harbour of St. John's. Only seconds from your car.2 April 2009

Houses at End of Battery Road, St. John's — These houses are situated at the bottom of the cliff overlooking the narrows. You can see the lower battery road that extends to the concrete block that overlooks the Ocean.2 April 2009

Close Up of Houses on Battery Hill, St. John's — This is a close up view of the houses that rest on the hill of the Battery. I think the blue one has one of the best views of the St. John's harbour. Looks to be kept up very well, a great home.2 April 2009

Lookout Point, The Battery, St. John's — This is the lookout point on the Battery road. A beautiful view from here of the Narrows, St. John's Harbour, Old Style Home, Fort Amherst, All the Boats and Ships and even more from this one location. A must see for anyone visting or even living in St. John's that have never been here. Only seconds from your car, less than 20 feet walking.2 April 2009

Signal Hill Road Sign, The Battery, St. John's — This is a sign that tells all about Signal Hill Rd. This road is very scenic and great place for a romantic walk or long hike. It takes you all around the Signal hill area.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Length 1.5 KM (0.8 mile)andlt;BRandgt; Time: Stroll - 30 minutesandlt;BRandgt; Brisk - 20 minutesandlt;BRandgt; Grain: Mostly Steepandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; This invigorating walk up Signal Hill Road Follows one of the oldest and most scenic routes in the City.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Beginning in a historic neighbourhood, the Sidewalking brings you to the most prominent landmark in St. John's. On your way up Signal Hill, pause to view historic archetchure, sites of early military and medical importance, and the cityscape below. Rugged scenery with rock outcrops and ponds lend a barren majesty to this walk. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Signal Hill Road - What You Will See And Enjoy!andlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Begin at the bottom of Signal Hill Road and follow the right hand sidewalk. Note St. Joseph's Convent, once the home of German master brewer Jon Lindberg who established the Lindberg Brewing Company Limited, near there in 1877. The James Anderson house at Powers Cour is one of the oldest building in St. John's, having survived the Great Fire of 1892, and is representative of the style of houses around town before the disaster. Continue past the Battery Hotel which overlooks the harbour. Up ahead is Deadman's Pond, where on December 26, 1869, Frederick Weston Carter lost his life in an unsuccessful endavour to save two young girls from drowning. The townspeople commorated his heroism by eracting a monument in fron of the Government House on Military Road. Further on, before entering Signal Hill National Historic Site, see the mural of the Tattoo on the City's pumphouse. Walk past Gibbet Hill, where British and later US military fortifications protected the Harbour below and where, in the late 1700's, criminals were hanged from the gibbet as a determent to others. The Visitor Center is built on the site of St. George's Hospital where quarantined victims, including those of the 1888 - 1890 diphtheria epidemic were treated. It was destroyed by windswept flankers from the 1892 Fire. COntinue past the dirt road that leads to Queen's Battery, but which also provided access to entensive US Army facilities and barraks erected here during WWII. Follow the steepest part of the road to the parking lot at Cabot Tower, where the walk Ends. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;More Information About Signal Hill Road Trailandlt;/bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Parkingandlt;/bandgt;: Duckworth Street, Signal Hill Visitor Center, The Lookout and Cabot Tower andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Surfaceandlt;/bandgt;: Concrete Sidewalk, Roadside Gravel andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Highlightsandlt;/bandgt;: Historic Parks and Places, Views of the City, Views of Atlantic Ocean andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Bus Stopsandlt;/bandgt;: Quidi Vidi Road, Plymouth Roadandlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Food/Drinkandlt;/bandgt;: Convenience Store and Hotel on Signal Hill Road andlt;BRandgt;Rest Rooms: Signal Hill Visitor Center2 April 2009

Anchor Against Rock, The Battery, St. John's — This is the anchor that rests on the rock in the area that seperates Signal Hill Road and Battery Road. A nice view from here of the Harbour.2 April 2009

Cannon Overlooking St. John's Harbour, The Battery — A view of the cannon that overlooks the harbour of St. John's. A very scenic place to visit.8 July 2010

Cannon at End of Harbour, The Battery, St. John's — A view of the end of the harbour where Oceanex and the Coast Guard are frequently moving on the waters. For those boat lovers, a great place to visit.8 July 2010

Colorful Houses Blue - Green - Red and Yellow, The Battery, St. John's — What makes Newfoundland unique are the little things like these colorful houses that overlook the harbour in St. John's. These beautful old style houses are very unique and set off this very old community.8 July 2010