Perched above Tobago’s lush northwestern coast, Mount Dillon offers more than breathtaking views; it tells a story rooted in colonial history.

Named after Count Arthur Richard Dillon, a French governor of Tobago during the 18th century, Mount Dillon stands as a reminder of the island’s vibrant past. During the French colonial period, the area formed part of the island’s plantation economy, with its elevated terrain serving both as agricultural land and a strategic lookout point.

Count Dillon’s legacy lives on not just in the name but in the cultural echoes that remain in the landscape and village life below. Over the centuries, this hilltop has transformed from a colonial outpost to peaceful countryside, now welcoming visitors who come to soak in panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, Moriah village, and the undulating green hills that stretch to the coast.