Top Tourist Attractions in St. Johns

Best Things To Do in St. Johns, Canada

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Tourist attractions in St. John’s are aplenty. Some must visit ones are:

  • Signal Hill: Overlooking the city of St. John’s, the Signal Hill is a National Historic Site of Canada. It is a steep hill that frames the entrance on the north side of St. John’s Harbour from St. John’s Bay.
  • Cape Spear Lighthouse: One of the popular things to do in St. John’s is check out the Cape Spear Lighthouse. It is the oldest surviving lighthouse of Newfoundland province.
  • The Rooms: Dominating the skyline of St. John’s, The Rooms is Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public cultural space. It is a magnificent merge of history, heritage and artistic expression.
  • George Street: Popularly known as ‘the biggest little street in the world’, George Street is the home of St. John’s nightlife and has some of the most popular award-winning pubs, restaurants, and live music venues in Newfoundland. Head over here to experience St. John’s nightlife.
  • Johnson Geo Centre: The Johnson Geo Centre is a geological interpretation centre situated in St. John’s. The building was built in a natural rock basin that was cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill. The Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of our planet, the future & space. Include this place in your St. John’s itinerary.

Other things to do and places to see in St. John’s include East Coast Trail , the Bowring Park, Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Spirit of Newfoundland, Quidi Vidi Lake, Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, Terry Fox Monument, Pippy Park and East Rider Motorcycle Museum.

Below we have a list of things to do in St. Johns and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your St. Johns getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to St. Johns with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in St. Johns

Here is the list of things to do in St. Johns and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Signal Hill

    4.8 (538 Votes)
    Signal Hill

    Entertainment, Sports Camp, Hill

    Overlooking the city of St. John’s, the Signal Hill is a National Historic Site of Canada. It is a steep hill that frames the entrance on the north side of St. John’s Harbour from St. John’s Bay. Signal Hill has been a military site since the 17th century. Most importantly during World War I and World War II. Located at the highest point of Signal Hill is the Cabot Tower. It i...Read more

  2. Cape Spear Lighthouse

    Cape Spear Lighthouse

    Entertainment

    Situated around 15 kilometres from the city centre of St. John’s, the Cape Spear Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse of Newfoundland province. It was designated a national historic site of Canada for its age and architecture. Constructed in 1836, it was restored to its former elegant neoclassical cube with dome structure by Parks Canada in 1950s.  Step inside the structure ...Read more

  3. The Rooms

    4.6 (442 Votes)
    The Rooms

    Educational Site, Historical Site, Exhibition , Heritage Building

    Dominating the skyline of St. John’s, The Rooms is Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public cultural space. It is a magnificent merge of history, heritage and artistic expression. The facility was opened in 2005 and houses the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a pla...Read more

  4. George Street

    George Street

    Entertainment, Street Market

    To experience St. John’s nightlife, head over to George Street. It is located in the heart of downtown St. John’s and boasts of having the most bars and pubs per square foot than any street in North America. Popularly known as ‘the biggest little street in the world’, George Street is the home of St. John’s nightlife and has some of the most popular award-winning p...Read more

  5. Johnson Geo Centre

    4.5 (474 Votes)
    Johnson Geo Centre
    The Johnson Geo Centre is a geological interpretation centre situated in St. John’s. The building was built in a natural rock basin that was cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill. The Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of our planet, the future & space. While on your visit, do visit the ‘ExxonMobil Oil & Gas Gallery’ & ‘Titanic S...Read more

  6. East Coast Trail

    4.7 (472 Votes)
    East Coast Trail
    For hikers and trekkers this is a must do. The East Coast Trail is a coastal hiking experience that takes you across towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. It provides access to abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, world's southern most caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-m...Read more

  7. Bowring Park

    4.8 (432 Votes)
    Bowring Park
    Bowring Park is a beautiful old-style English park where visitors can enjoy feeding ducks and swans, walking or cycling on the trail network, viewing the historical monuments and just being at peace with oneself. A range of activities and facilities within the park include outdoor swimming pool/waterslide, barrier-free playground and splash pad, duck pond and fountain pond, outdoor tennis ...Read more

  8. Basilica Of St. John The Baptist

    4.8 (436 Votes)
    Basilica Of St. John The Baptist
    An architecturally stunning building, the Basilica of St. John the Baptist is the the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's, Newfoundland and the mother church and symbol of Roman Catholicism in Newfoundland. Some intricate details worth checking out in the basilica are the Entrance Arch, statue of the Immaculate Conception, the clock tower and the bell tower, l...Read more

  9. Quidi Vidi Lake

    4.6 (462 Votes)
    Quidi Vidi Lake
    The Quidi Vidi Lake is a mile long lake located at the east end of the city of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The lake is known for hosting sporting events, with the most renowned being the annual race of Royal St. John's Regatta. The lake side is a nice place to go for a stroll. In the summers, you’ll find people practicing rowing in the lake. The Quidi Vidi Lake has a 3.8 kilometre l...Read more

  10. Spirit Of Newfoundland

    4.7 (486 Votes)
    Spirit Of Newfoundland
    If you have never seen dinner theatre before, regular patrons claim that this will be the best show you could ever see! Spirit of Newfoundland is a dynamic and spirited company in its 18th year. It consists of trained vocalists who entertain visitors by singing vibrant and harmony-filled songs. Queens, Prime Ministers, Presidents and many other celebrities have been witness to the magnificence ...Read more

  11. Memorial University Of Newfoundland Botanical Garden

    4.7 (294 Votes)
    Memorial University Of Newfoundland Botanical Garden
    The Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden is a resource centre for basic and applied botanical research and education with a particular interest in the flora of Newfoundland and Labrador. The gardens consist of nature trails, cultivated garden area, a greenhouse and ofcourse, a 100 acre nature reserve. A must visit for nature lovers.

  12. Terry Fox Memorial

    Terry Fox Memorial
    Terrance Stanley “Terry" Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist. In the year 1980, with one leg having been amputated, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. A memorial in his name can be found near Plymouth down at the water's edge by the Port Authority building.

  13. Pippy Park

    Pippy Park
    Pippy Park is one of Canada’s largest urban parks. It is a 3,400 acre (1,376 hectare) land reserve and a nature conservation and recreation area within minutes of the downtown core. The park contains a range of recreational facilities including two golf courses, a serviced campground, walking and skiing trails as well as protected habitat for many plants and animals.

  14. Inn Of Olde Pub

    Inn Of Olde Pub
    An iconic pub in St. John’s, the Inn of Olde Pub is truly a unique spot that defies description! The inside of the pub will put any museum to shame! They serve great beer with lip smacking finger food. A must visit to see something off the beaten path

  15. Cowan Park

    4.3
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    Park

    You will truly be pleased visiting the Cowan Park. This is a family park which comes with a lot of elements that can always make all happy. It is the openness of the park that you may find to be the most engaging part of this park. In both the seasons of summer and winter, this place is enjoyable. The park has its own tennis court and a baseball diamond which make the spot appealing to the kids...Read more

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