|  Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is regarded as one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Gothic Revival in North America.
Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador
Open year-round, the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador is housed in the provincially run Arts and Culture Centre on Allandale Road.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Its location on Military Road overlooks the older section of the city and harbor; and thus the cathedral has a commanding presence.
Bowring Park
Bowring Park is the heartbeat of St. John's. In the park, you'll find much history and a lot of entertainment.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
When you stand at Cape Spear, you'll be at the most easterly point in North America. Come to Cape Spear National Park where you'll see panoramic vistas of a coastline carved by the frigid North Atlantic.
Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site
This fine white Irish limestone building, with stately columns, was constructed in 1847-1850 was the Legislature Building for the Newfoundland Government until 1960.
Commissariat House
Restored to its original 1830s splendor, Commissariat House is a late-Georgian mansion that was once used by the British military.
The Fluvarium
When you visit the Fluvarium, you'll have the chance to look through a series of nine panoramic viewing windows and see the secret underwater life of a river.
Fort Amherst Museum & Tea Room
You'll have a unique experience when you visit this site, as a former light keeper's dwelling has been transformed into a museum.
George Street
This area is a highlight of St. John's nightlife, featuring cobblestone streets lined with pubs.
Government House
Government House, located on Military Road is the private home of Newfoundland's lieutenant-governor, the queen's representative in Newfoundland, and was built in the 1830s.
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Grand Concourse Walkways
St. John's is proud to say that it is part of one of the best walking networks in Canada. The Grand Concourse is an integrated walkway system for the cities of St. John's and Mount Pearl and the Town of Paradise
James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
The James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum is a heritage drug store circa 1895, and is a replica of a working pharmacy complete with a set of antique store fixtures, a display of pharmaceutical implements such as mortars and pestles, scales, cork presses and much more.
Johnson GEO Centre
Built deep into the earth with only the large, glass-encased entryway protruding above ground, this geological shrine is literally embedded in Signal Hill, which is made up of 550-million-year-old rocks!
Newman Wine Vaults Provincial Historic Site
The Newman Wine Vaults are a wonderful place to visit, where this 200-year-old building with stone barrel vaults is now a national historic site.
Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site
This battery was originally built by the French in 1792 amidst their capture of St. John's, and then taken over by the British who rebuilt it to ward off any possible attacks by Americans.
Railway Coastal Museum
Train enthusiasts will enjoy looking over the 100+ exhibits and displays. You'll find over 1000 unique objects and documents - from railway timetables to telegraph keys, from signal lights to silverware.
The Rooms
The Rooms unites the Provincial Museum, the Provincial Art Gallery and the Provincial Archives under one roof. From the glaciers' retreat 12,000 years ago to contemporary life, the museum tells the stories of Newfoundland and Labrador and its diverse peoples.
Signal Hill
If you ask anyone in Newfoundland what one of the most recognizable landmarks in the province was, they'd probably tell you Signal Hill.
Water Street
This famed area, one of the oldest commercial streets in North America, features trendy restaurants offering various types of cuisine including seafood, Asian and Indian, as well as pubs and tearooms. |
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