Welcome to St. John’s
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A vibrant, historic, colourful, and contemporary city – 500 years young.
- History & Heritage
- Sightseeing & Shopping
- Dining and Nightlife
- Plan & Book
Discover our History & Heritage
Hike up nearby Signal Hill through the Battery, where tiny colourful wooden homes cling valiantly to cliff-sides ravaged by ocean waves. The hill is home to the unmistakable, iconic Cabot Tower, a castle-like structure built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot’s voyage to Newfoundland. It was here that Marconi famously received the first transatlantic wireless message in 1901.
From Cabot Tower you can look out over the cliffs and harbour to see a captivating skyline. Perched high on the horizon is The Rooms – home to an extensive collection of artifacts, art, and archival records – standing next to the striking twin clock towers of the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
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Experience our Dining & Nightlife
In the evening, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music or local theatre where actors will whisk you away to another place and time. For more lively nightlife, head to any local pub or bar for traditional tunes and maybe even a scuff (dance). Every evening, George Street blazes with energy, especially during the annual George Street Festival – five days and nights of dynamic musical entertainment.
Here in St. John's, courteous and lively people will treat you as friends – willing to send you in the right direction, help you on your way, or even take you there. Always happy to tell a tale, no matter how tall, just to make you smile. Certainly, this city is like no other.
Getting to St. John's
St. John's, the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the most easterly city in North America, is located at the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway. St. John’s International Airport (YYT) is just 3 hours’ flying time from Toronto, and 4½ from London, England.More on Getting to Newfoundland & Labrador
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