Why isn’t Signal Hill being turned into housing?
Signal Hill isn’t zoned for residential development, construction costs exceed local condo prices, and the steep terrain requires expensive foundations and structured parking. Even in a best-case scenario, redevelopment would take 4–7 years.
If you’re dreaming about moving to Newfoundland—the colourful houses, the ocean views, the friendly people—you’re not alone.
But before you throw your snow boots and sense of adventure into the moving truck, there are a few things you really need to know.
This place? It’s magical.
But it’s not for everyone—and that’s exactly why we love it.
Here’s what to check before you commit
Imagine this: for every person in St. John’s, there’s at least one parking space waiting — like we’re planning for an invasion of sedans.
We’ve got driveways big enough to host kitchen parties and cul-de-sacs that could double as go-kart tracks. Yet somehow, while we’ve been paving paradise, the housing supply is still shrinking.
Imagine this: you lace up your sneakers, step outside, and within minutes you’re on a winding trail. The air smells like salt and spruce. Ducks skim across a pond. A neighbor waves as you pass by. It’s not some far-off dream—it’s the Grand Concourse, a network of more than 200 kilometers of walking trails linking St. John’s, Mount Pearl, Paradise, and surrounding communities.
This isn’t just a trail system—it’s the hidden superpower of our region. It stitches neighborhoods together, fuels our health, and yes, even boosts property values.
We all know the script: young people grow up here, hit 18, and then… they’re gone. Ontario, Alberta, the mainland—because they think opportunity only exists somewhere else.
Programs like the Future Leaders initiative are how we change that narrative. By investing in youth today, we keep talent right here at home. That means stronger communities, more small businesses, and—yes—even more future REALTORS® and entrepreneurs shaping the neighborhoods we love.
Starting September 3, 2025, Newfoundland & Labrador will roll out a brand-new school bus stop-arm camera pilot project. Translation? If you try to sneak past a bus while kids are getting on or off, the camera will catch you—and your wallet will feel it.