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Historic Walking Area

Signal Hill , St. John's

4.8

Take a steep hike up to Signal Hill, a hilltop affording incredible views over the bay and offering an insight into the rich history of the m

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Monument

Terry Fox Memorial , St. John's

4.7

Tours from $12

Hiking Trail

Grand Concourse , St. John's

5.0

2-Hour Guided Boat Tour from St. John's

4.4

Duration: 2 hours

Join Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour as we depart from the heart of downtown St. John’s.Witness the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales, watching as they thrust their massive 40 ton bodies into the air. Steam through the passageway of 12,000 year old icebergs and view the elegant Atlantic Puffin. Both entertaining and educational, our narrated tour is fun for the whole family.

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Hiking Trail

East Coast Trail , St. John's

4.7

Step into the wilderness with a hike along one of the many paths that make up the 540 km (360 mi) East Coast Trail. With over 265 km (165 mi)

Hiking Trail

North Head Trail , St. John's

4.9

Hike over gravel paths and caverns, winding along the side of the hill, and climb down numerous sets of steep stairs leading across grassy me

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St. John's

4.2

Historic Walking Areas · Lighthouses · Observation Decks

One of Canada's oldest cities, St. John's serves as the capital and largest urban center in Newfoundland and Labrador, known worldwide as a top destination for oceanside vacations. A trip to St. John's reveals a city where history meets modernity, with innovative office buildings sitting right alongside colorful old houses and heritage shops. Encircling a picturesque harbor that once represented the hub of the world's cod trade, the city preserves its English heritage and provides a tranquil setting for laidback vacations. One of the most popular places to visit in St. John's is Signal Hill, where Italian inventor Marconi received the world's first transatlantic wireless message. With the Klarna Trips custom trip planner, St. John's, and other destinations across the globe can be made central to your personalized travel plans.

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Specialty Museum

# 2 Mine Tour and Museum

Bell Island

4.9

Duration: 1h 30 min

Dolphin / Whale Watching

Dolphin & Whale Watching

Salmonier Nature Park

Holyrood

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in St. John's

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Lighthouse

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

4.8

Duration: 30 minutes

Church

Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Fort Amherst Lighthouse

3.8

Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in St. John's

Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site

4.3

Duration: 2 hours

Museums in St. John's

Alexis Templeton Studio

Railway Coastal Museum

3.7

Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in St. John's

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Gift & Specialty Shop

The Bird House and Binocular Shop

3.6

Duration: 2 hours

Gift & Specialty Shop

Newfoundland Chocolate Company

4.1

Duration: 2 hours

Gift & Specialty Shop

St. John's Farmers' Market

4.4

Duration: 2 hours

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Where to stay in St. John's

To appreciate the history and colorful architecture of North America's oldest colonial city, there's no better place to stay than in the city center. This popular neighborhood displays the city's iconic, brightly painted Victorian houses, with a selection of guesthouses and inns clustered around Government House. Staying just west of the city center, near the Memorial University of Newfoundland, works as a pleasant alternative, with the expansive Pippy Park right at your doorstep.

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