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Newfoundland

St John's

St John's, Newfoundland
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The most easterly city in North America continues its colourful past in the vibrant hues of the row houses overlooking St John’s harbour in its historic downtown core.

There’s no shortage of things to see and do in St John’s Newfoundland. From here you can visit the most eastern point in North America at Cape Spear, try your hand at axe throwing, zipline over Petty Harbour, take a haunted hike or learn about the province’s past at The Rooms.

For a small city, St John’s has a great food scene so make sure you try some of the local dishes at one of the city’s 100+ restaurants.

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At the entrance to the harbour, high above the Narrows, Signal Hill National Historic Site is a popular landmark and a launching point for coastal hikes. 

Signal Hill was the site of St John’s harbour defences until WWII and it was from here that Marconi received the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901. There’s no shortage of things to see and do in St John’s Newfoundland. From here you can visit the most eastern point in North America at Cape Spear, try your hand at axe throwing, zipline over Petty Harbour, take a haunted hike or learn about the province’s past at The Rooms.

With easy access to marine and wildlife, whales and icebergs (in season), it’s easy to fall in love with St John’s.

Oldest City in North America

The first permanent residence in St John's was established in 1528, making St John's the oldest city in North America.


Kids playing on Kings Road, Avalon
Photo: Barrett and MacKay Photo / Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
St John - Road to Signal Hill National Historic Site
Photo: Barrett and MacKay / Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
St John's Cityscape, Avalon
Photo: Barrett and MacKay Photo / Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
St John's War Memorial
Photo: Barrett and MacKay / Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

A Place to Hold You Captive

It's a place with a story spanning more than 500 years - a city with character and charm. It's a place that will hold you captive - St John's, Newfoundland.
Video courtesy of Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
One of the most colourful cities I've ever visited. St John's has a character all its own.
Lauren Alexander
Reno, Nevada
A walk around St John's is like walking back in time. Friendly people, quaint atmosphere and lots of brightly coloured buildings. Loved it.
Joshua Klein
Switzerland

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