Perched on a cliff, facing towards Europe, an imposing set of 200-foot towers and webs of cables once dominated Table Head. A technological race was on, and Glace Bay, Nova Scotia was at its forefront. Learn about an era in which the foundations of modern wireless communications were built!
Marconi National Historic Site
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
- Type
- Cultural Heritage Centre
- Address
- 15 Timmerman St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 5M7, Canada
Get directions - Hours
- https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/marconi
- Phone
- 902-842-2530 or 902-295-2069
Amenities
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Wheelchair Access
Fun Facts
Admission to this site is free!
Enjoy water views from the scenic coastal trail surrounding the museum.
On select days, kids can tap out a real morse code message with assistance of a radio operators
Location
15 Timmerman St, Glace Bay, NS B1A 5M7, Canada
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