Marconi National Historic Site — Attraction in Glace Bay

Better than I expected, from previous parks Canada controlled sites experiences. The site itself geographically is like something out of a novel. You want to build a large stone home right there, staring at the ocean. Inside is a fairly informative and robust display of Snr Marconi and his accomplishments. As well, there is plenty of coinciding information about related figures and there relation to Marconi if any. The staff here were very young here once again. Although, seemingly aware of where they worked, Marconi and telegraphic messaging. They were helpful and engaging. The older gentleman volunteering?? was very informative and kind as well. I am noticing a theme where it seems Parks Canada HR dept is employing an AGEIST...

For a place of such significance - not just to Canada but the world - this is a remarkably hidden little place to try and find. It's one small building and a bit of an outdoor walk but absolutely loaded with information and historical value in Three languages! French, English and Italian. I flipped through the guest book and can honestly say that from all over the world people have come to this location. And - Families - it's FREE. From there we went a few blocks over and down on the roads so we could go down the concrete steps to a bit of rocky beach where everyone is busy searching for beach glass. One of the locals said, "can't find it like we used to" which makes every tiny piece a fun treasure...

This site is gorgeous in the Spring. I visited with my fiance in the late afternoon, and it was chilly, peaceful, and entirely devoid of other visitors. The cliffs and the sound of the ocean are beautiful.

Aside from the natural beauty of the site, the remains of Marconi's towers are fascinating. There are several signs with historic information, even if there are no guides to help.

On a different note, this site is so difficult to find! We had to use our GPS and just trust that we were indeed going the right way. You will pass by a lot of houses in a residential area...