Things To Do
Signal Hill Road
National historic landmark. Beautiful view of St. John’s Harbor. $3.90 admission fee. Adjacent to is the largely encaved museum of Johnson Geo Centre and its associated park. The highest point, Ladies' Lookout, above Cabot Tower, is 167 metres high
Cape Spear Lighthouse
Landmark 1836 lighthouse & fortress site surrounded by trails & offering panoramic viewpoints.
The Rooms
Canadian history museum and art gallery. Restaurant inside. Spectacular views. $10 adult admission. Open 10am-5pm, closed monday.
Jellybean Row Houses
Picturesque and colorful homes located throughout downtown St. John’s.
George Street
George Street is a small street located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, that is known for its many bars and pubs. The two-block long street houses nothing but bars, pubs and restaurants. George Street is open only to pedestrians in the evenings and during most of the business day, being open to traffic only in the mornings to allow bars to restock their goods.[1] The street does not usually become crowded with people until later at night, around midnight, and will remain busy until early in the morning, possibly as early as 6 a.m., despite the absence of the sale of alcohol. There are however, many hot dog vendors and 24-hour restaurants nearby.
The Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's, Newfoundland and the mother church and symbol of Roman Catholicism in Newfoundland.
East Coast Trail
The paths of the East Coast Trail take you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. Experience abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, the world's southernmost caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-metre suspension bridge, two active archaeological dig sites, and many more attractions.
Newman Wine Vaults
Historic stone vault used for aging port wines, open for tours with complimentary port tasting.
YellowBelly Brewery
Pub in a historic building with house craft beers, wood-fired pizzas & burgers, with brewery tours.
Quidi Vidi Harbour
Quidi Vidi is a neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The village is adjacent to Quidi Vidi Lake. Quidi Vidi's harbour is known as "The Gut". Located in Quidi Vidi is the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site. The village is home to several small businesses. Check out the Quidi Vidi plantation that is an incubator for several local craftsman.