Canada Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's
The Battery
A scenic, historic neighborhood known for its colorful houses perched on a steep hillside overlooking a harbor's entrance.
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The Battery is one of St. John’s oldest neighborhoods and arguably its most scenic. Perched precariously at the base of Signal Hill, homes here seem to defy gravity as they cling to the cliffs on one side and overlook the harbor on the other. While you can drive through The Battery, be warned that the roads get extremely narrow, making walking a less gut-wrenching experience. At the end of Outer Battery Road begins the North Head Trail, which hugs the cliffs of Signal Hill and has great views of the Fort Amherst Lighthouse and Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America.
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