Skip to main content
Header image
DESTINATION

Glace Bay

From Table Head on the outskirts of Glace Bay, Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi sent the first west-to-east trans-Atlantic wireless message to Cornwall, England, on Dec. 15, 1902. Marconi conducted many radio experiments at his transoceanic wireless station at Table Head, the first on the North American continent.

Things to Do

Marconi National Historic Site

The Miners' Museum

More Articles

THE VALUE OF TRIP CANVAS

Travel Like an Expert with AAA and Trip Canvas

Get Ideas from the Pros

As one of the largest travel agencies in North America, we have a wealth of recommendations to share! Browse our articles and videos for inspiration, or dive right in with preplanned AAA Road Trips, cruises and vacation tours.

Build and Research Your Options

Save and organize every aspect of your trip including cruises, hotels, activities, transportation and more. Book hotels confidently using our AAA Diamond Designations and verified reviews.

Book Everything in One Place

From cruises to day tours, buy all parts of your vacation in one transaction, or work with our nationwide network of AAA Travel Agents to secure the trip of your dreams!

BACK TO TOP