Marconi National Historic Site

Wireless technology has become an essential part of work, school, and play, and our reliance on this technology has been especially highlighted during COVID-19. Take a peek into the fascinating story of Guglielmo Marconi and explore how the dream of being always connected began right here in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia with the first permanent transatlantic wireless station. https://www.pc.gc.ca//lhn-nhs/ns/marconi/decouvrir-discover #InThisTogether... #RediscoverNovaScotia See more

Happy Canada Day! This site’s usual opening day is on Canada Day, but for the health and safety of our visitors, we will remain closed until further notice. Please keep checking our Facebook page and website, both of which will be updated as soon as new information becomes available.

Did you know? Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Across Canada, Indigenous Peoples are celebrating and sharing their rich culture and traditions a little differently this year. As we continue to stay home as much as we can to keep ourselves and others safe, take a moment to learn about some of the Indigenous cultures celebrated at Parks Canada places! #NIPDCanada

Starting June 1, visitors will be able to access green spaces and walking paths at Marconi National Historic Site. Please check our website regularly for updates https://www.pc.gc.ca//lhn-n/ns/marconi/visit/covid-19-info Thank you for your patience! #WeMissYouToo

Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with those affected with this weekend’s tragedy in Nova Scotia.

Today is National Radio Day! Stop by and visit us to learn more about how Guglielmo Marconi changed the world forever with the first official transatlantic exchange of radio messages!

With the technology we have today, communication is something we often take for granted. Did you know that on top of sending the first message across the Atlantic, Marconi was also responsible for creating ship-to-shore communication? His work not only made it possible for people to communicate over great distances; he also helped improve the safety of life at sea. You can learn more about Marconi and his contributions to society at our visitor centre, located in Table Head near Glace Bay.