Description
A truly magnificent city, St. Johns is the capital of the Newfoundland and Labrador provinces. Situated just off Canada’s Atlantic coast, it’s beloved for its vibrant and colourful houses, fascinating 500 year history and warm and welcoming residents. A perfect combination of small town charm, and all the contemporary amenities you require for a wonderful visit, St John’s is a picturesque gem.
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Things to do
Cape Spear Lighthouse
Cape Spear Lighthouse, built in 1836, is a spectacular illustration of the distinctive lighthouse design of the time. The oldest surviving lighthouse in the province, a National Historic Site, and an iconic representation of Newfoundland and Labrador's maritime heritage, it is perched on a craggy cliff at the most easterly point of the continent.
Cabot Tower
Located on Signal Hill, Cabot Tower was built in 1898. Commemorating the 400th year anniversary of the discovery of Newfoundland by John Cabot, it’s a small fortress that dominates the skyline and overlooks the ocean.
Quidi Vidi Brewery
A must visit for any beer enthusiast, Quidi Vidi Brewery offers craft beers within a former fish plant. A popular tourist destination, it was founded in 1196 and is the third largest brewery in Newfoundland. With a variety of unique beers on offer (including one that uses water from an iceberg), it’s a vibrant brewery within the city.