{"id":25862,"date":"2021-01-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=25862"},"modified":"2021-01-12T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T11:00:00","slug":"things-to-do-in-st-johns-newfoundland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/things-to-do-in-st-johns-newfoundland\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the Best Things to Do in St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Perched on the edge of the continent, St. John\u2019s is not only Newfoundland and Labrador\u2019s capital, but its largest city. Founded in 1497, it is arguably the oldest European settlement in North America and its most easterly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noted for its brightly painted rowhouses, foggy weather, and a culture best described as the-most-Irish-place-outside-of-Ireland, St. John\u2019s is a scenic place unlike any other city in Canada. From art galleries and pubs to the best views of the city, here are 10 of the best things to do while in St. John\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.567505\" data-longitude=\"-52.71056\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6qbGAIhFH\/basilica-cathedral-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10792\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/6qbGAIhFH\/basilica-cathedral-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Marvel at the Architecture of the St. John\u2019s Basilica<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/cabbf9f9-65ec-4197-a1c5-1bfc9012d73a-1400.jpg?placeid=10792&amp;name=Basilica%20Cathedral,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.567505&amp;lng=-52.71056\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>St. John\u2019s Basilica, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thebasilica.church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Basilica-Cathedral (opens in a new tab)\">Basilica-Cathedral<\/a> of St. John the Baptist (usually just called the Basilica) sits on the highest ridge in the city and dominates the skyline. Completed in 1855, it was the largest church in North America at the time and it remains the second largest church in Canada today. One of the earliest examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in North America, its sculptures and stained-glass windows alone make it worth a visit. Highlights include the largest collection of 20<sup>th<\/sup> century Irish Arts and Crafts style stained glass in the Western Hemisphere and Irish sculptor John Hogan\u2019s masterpiece, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Dead_Christ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Dead Christ (opens in a new tab)\">The Dead Christ<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.565414\" data-longitude=\"-52.708256\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/y3gqQkBfH\/anglican-cathedral-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10793\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/y3gqQkBfH\/anglican-cathedral-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Take Tea in a Crypt at the Anglican Cathedral<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/93bac617-d56f-4954-9a63-0a8fc3c1e940-1400.jpg?placeid=10793&amp;name=Anglican%20Cathedral,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.565414&amp;lng=-52.708256\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Anglican Cathedral, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to be outdone, the Anglican community began building their landmark church, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (referred to as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourcathedral.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Anglican Cathedral (opens in a new tab)\">Anglican Cathedral<\/a>), around the same time as the Basilica. The work of architect Sir George Gilbert Scott\u2014famous for the Albert Memorial and St. Pancras Station in London\u2014the cathedral is considered one of the best examples of the Gothic Revival in North America. For a unique experience of this building, head down to the crypt where tea is served every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.561176\" data-longitude=\"-52.711262\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7aZHSCpRM\/george-street-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10794\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/7aZHSCpRM\/george-street-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Head to George Street for St. John\u2019s Best Nightlife<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/shutterstock_1715773105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25870\"\/><figcaption>George Street, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. stbar1964 \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newfoundlandlabrador.com\/trip-ideas\/travel-stories\/george-street\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"George Street (opens in a new tab)\">George Street<\/a> is St. John\u2019s nightlife district and claims to have the highest density of pubs per square foot in North America. While I\u2019m not sure how you\u2019d actually go about verifying that claim, tiny George Street in downtown St. John is the place to go for a night out, especially given that last call here isn\u2019t until 3:00 am. Closed to vehicles from afternoon until late at night, George Street is one of the more touristy areas of the city, but it still has plenty of genuine local pubs and great live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.624832\" data-longitude=\"-52.66267\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/shcAv0lnb\/ocean-science-centre-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10795\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/shcAv0lnb\/ocean-science-centre-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Play with the Seals at the Ocean Science Centre<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/1dee8510-52a7-43d4-97d5-ec38da6d3501-1400.jpg?placeid=10795&amp;name=Ocean%20Science%20Centre,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.624832&amp;lng=-52.66267\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Ocean Science Centre, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on scenic Logy Bay, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mun.ca\/osc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ocean Science Centre (opens in a new tab)\">Ocean Science Centre<\/a> is a cold ocean research lab run by the Memorial University of Newfoundland. It is open to the public and free to visit with a touch tank featuring lobsters, starfish, and other marine animals. The main attraction, however, is the larger tank outside where harp seals can be found playing or sunbathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.570065\" data-longitude=\"-52.681957\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/aPfctsX8L\/signal-hill-national-historic-site-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10797\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/aPfctsX8L\/signal-hill-national-historic-site-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Catch Views of the Icebergs from Signal Hill<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/45c74696-66f3-43d5-9725-64709b6ad34b-1400.jpg?placeid=10797&amp;name=Signal%20Hill%20National%20Historic%20Site,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.570065&amp;lng=-52.681957\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>View from Signal Hill, St. John&#8217;s Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newfoundlandlabrador.com\/trip-ideas\/travel-stories\/signal-hill-national-historic-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Signal Hill (opens in a new tab)\">Signal Hill<\/a>, topped by St. John\u2019s most famous landmark, Cabot Tower, is impossible to miss and a must-do attraction. The last North American battle in the Seven Years\u2019 War occurred here and it\u2019s where Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal. Trails around <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/WHngyvofQ\/cabot-tower-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cabot Tower (opens in a new tab)\">Cabot Tower<\/a> and the Queen\u2019s Battery offer great views of the city and harbor, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/lhn-nhs\/nl\/signalhill\/activ\/ran-hik\/Ladies-Lookout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ladies Lookout Trail (opens in a new tab)\">Ladies Lookout Trail<\/a> is best for taking in the ocean. Visit in spring or early summer and there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll see icebergs and, if you\u2019re really lucky, whales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.563923\" data-longitude=\"-52.715702\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/NzpAAWq_b\/chess-famous-fish-and-chips-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10800\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/NzpAAWq_b\/chess-famous-fish-and-chips-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Head to Freshwater Road for the Best Fish \u2018n\u2019 Chips<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/223cb93b-34cf-49fa-9abd-cce8355272bd-1400.jpg?placeid=10800&amp;name=Ches's%20Famous%20Fish%20and%20Chips,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.563923&amp;lng=-52.715702\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Ches&#8217;s, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fish \u2018n\u2019 chips is serious business in Newfoundland and everybody here has their own opinion about which restaurant is best. Most pubs and restaurants do fish \u2018n\u2019 chips very well, so don\u2019t stress too much about missing out. However, two of the most famous places are conveniently located steps from each other on Freshwater Road: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chessfishandchips.ca\/\">Ches\u2019s<\/a>, which has five other locations around Newfoundland, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Leos-Restaurant-Take-Out-127849557255648\/\">Leo\u2019s<\/a>. Try one, walk half a block to try the other, and decide for yourself which is best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.572044\" data-longitude=\"-52.689056\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4_3lkInER\/the-battery-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10801\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4_3lkInER\/the-battery-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Take a Hair-Raising Walk Along The Battery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/df9917ca-d833-449f-8e76-f6da5f2ef752-1400.jpg?placeid=10801&amp;name=The%20Battery,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.572044&amp;lng=-52.689056\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The Battery, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/4_3lkInER\/the-battery-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Battery (opens in a new tab)\">The Battery<\/a> is one of St. John\u2019s oldest neighborhoods and arguably its most scenic. Perched precariously at the base of Signal Hill, homes here seem to defy gravity as they cling to the cliffs on one side and overlook the harbor on the other. While you can drive through The Battery, be warned that the roads get extremely narrow, making walking a less gut-wrenching experience. At the end of Outer Battery Road begins the North Head Trail, which hugs the cliffs of Signal Hill and has great views of the Fort Amherst Lighthouse and Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.580547\" data-longitude=\"-52.680813\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/fw9qHVx5B\/quidi-vidi-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10802\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/fw9qHVx5B\/quidi-vidi-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Get a Taste of Village Life at Quidi Vidi<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/60050069-a99b-4d0c-96c8-4afcddf5d947-1400.jpg?placeid=10802&amp;name=Quidi%20Vidi,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.580547&amp;lng=-52.680813\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Quidi Vidi, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have time to get outside St. John\u2019s to see Newfoundland\u2019s scenic fishing villages, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newfoundlandlabrador.com\/plan-and-book\/attractions\/30018651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Quidi Vidi<\/a> (pronounced either \u201ckitty viddy\u201d or \u201cquaidah vaidah\u201d depending on which part of the city you\u2019re from) is the next best thing. Located north of Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi is a historic village nestled in a rocky harbor. While it has become a popular tourist spot due to its postcard views, it is still a functioning fishing village with boats coming in and out of the harbor throughout the day. It is also home to an artist\u2019s colony, hiking trails, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/quidi-vidi-brewery.myshopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"microbrewery (opens in a new tab)\">microbrewery<\/a> housed in a former fish plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.569618\" data-longitude=\"-52.708977\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JXVOD0a_7\/ryan-mansion-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10803\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/JXVOD0a_7\/ryan-mansion-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Stay in Genuine Titanic Surroundings at the Ryan Mansion<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/23eead9c-c77c-4861-b694-b1fe84f114ac-1400.jpg?placeid=10803&amp;name=Ryan%20Mansion,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.569618&amp;lng=-52.708977\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Ryan Mansion, St. John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ryanmansion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ryan Mansion (opens in a new tab)\">Ryan Mansion<\/a> is a hidden gem built in 1911 by James Ryan, then Newfoundland\u2019s wealthiest person. When Ryan heard about a luxurious ocean liner called the Titanic being constructed in Belfast at the time, he hired the ship\u2019s craftsmen and builders for his new home. The result is a house that incorporates many details found on the Titanic. Today, the luxury hotel occupying the Ryan Mansion leans heavily into its Titanic connection, even serving a six-course meal based on the final first-class menu served on the famous liner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"marker-heading seeker-place seeker-place-heading\" data-latitude=\"47.564056\" data-longitude=\"-52.70866\" data-placeurl=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cDWd0ld2X\/downtown-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\" data-placeid=\"10804\" class=\"wp-block-seeker-place-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/app\/place\/cDWd0ld2X\/downtown-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada\">Wander the Streets of Downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.seeker.io\/media\/img\/1\/b42c7e5e-69af-4fda-98f2-9eb1b75c8058-1400.jpg?placeid=10804&amp;name=Downtown,%20St.%20John's&amp;lat=47.564056&amp;lng=-52.70866\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>St John&#8217;s, Newfoundland, Canada. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>St. John\u2019s is an old and hilly city with maze-like streets and colorful buildings, and the best way to experience it is by simply wandering around the historic core. Water and Duckworth Streets are Downtown\u2019s two main thoroughfares with plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants. They are connected to one another by a number of narrow staircases, like Solomon\u2019s Lane and McMurdo\u2019s Lane where small neighborhood pubs are often tucked away. Head up just about any of the steep residential streets away from the harbor to see St. John\u2019s famous \u201cJellybean Rows,\u201d historic row houses painted in vibrant colors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perched on the edge of the continent, St. John\u2019s is not only Newfoundland and Labrador\u2019s capital, but its largest city. 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