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Practical info — St. John's (Metro)

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Dress in layers; the wind at Signal Hill can be strong and the weather changes fast.
  • Explore the colorful 'Jellybean Row' houses downtown for classic photo ops.
  • Screech-in ceremonies on George Street are a fun, touristy local tradition.
  • Take a harbor cruise to spot whales and puffins in the right season.

🍽 Food

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Fried Cod Tongues

Try this local delicacy at traditional seafood restaurants downtown.

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Jiggs Dinner

Find a pub serving this hearty traditional Sunday meal of salt beef and root vegetables.

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Fish and Chips

Grab a fresh, crispy plate near the waterfront.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Water Street Boutiques

Browse local fashion, crafts, and souvenirs on one of North America's oldest streets.

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Quidi Vidi Village Plantation

Buy direct from local artisans working in this craft incubator.

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Cape Spear

Visit the easternmost point in North America for a quiet, spectacular sunrise.

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Bowring Park

Wander through the duck ponds and wooded trails of this historic park.

St. John's, capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, sits on the northeastern coast of the Avalon Peninsula and, with around 110,000 residents (Greater St. John's: about 220,000), is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. John Cabot reached the region as early as 1497, and the natural harbor with its narrow entrance, the 'Narrows', served for centuries as a haven for cod fishing. The colorful Victorian houses lining the steep streets define the city's famous look, as does the Cabot Tower on Signal Hill, where Marconi received the first transatlantic radio signal in 1901. Oil, fisheries, and tourism dominate the economy.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C-2-2-1148141613951
Rain mm1271051179090869390104131128140

Geography

Population
9,431 (2025)
Coordinates
47.56150, -52.71260

Facts

  • Founded by English mariners in the 16th century
  • Signal Hill was the site of the first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901
  • Easternmost city in North America (excluding Greenland)
  • Water Street is claimed to be the oldest commercial street on the continent
  • The harbor is accessed through a narrow channel called 'The Narrows'
  • Famous for its brightly colored houses known as 'Jellybean Row'

Explore nearby

Notable places around

Signal HillSignal Hill4 km · NExplore →
Port of St. John'sPort of St. John's4 km · WExplore →
Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer CoveLogy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove6 km · NEExplore →
TorbayTorbay7 km · EExplore →
Mount PearlMount Pearl8 km · SExplore →
BaulineBauline16 km · SEExplore →
ParadiseParadise20 km · SExplore →
Witless BayWitless Bay23 km · SWExplore →

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Sights in the town St. John's (Metro) (22)

Trans-Canada Trail Mile Zero Km📍 landmark

Mile zero marker of the Trans-Canada Trail in Johns County.

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South Side Hills🌿 nature

Rolling hills with hiking trails in St. Johns County.

Compass Rose📍 landmark

Compass rose sculpture indicating cardinal directions.

The Leyton Gallery🏛 museum

An art gallery in St. John's featuring contemporary works.

St. Patrick's⛪ religious

Historic Catholic church with a cemetery in St. Johns County.

Pippy Park🌳 park

Large urban park with hiking trails, golf course, and a river in St. John's.

Fluvarium🎡 recreation

Public aquarium with an underwater viewing gallery of the river in St. John's.

Fort Townshend National Historic Site of Canada🏺 historical

A National Historic Site of Canada in St. John's, it preserves the remains of a fortification.

CN Rail 906📍 landmark

A historic CN Rail locomotive on display in St. John's.

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Shea Heights Lookout🌿 nature

A scenic lookout in St. John's offering views of the harbour.

Victoria Park🌳 park

Victoria Park in Johns County is a park with a historic bandstand and a duck pond.

Wesley United⛪ religious

Wesley United in Johns County is a United Church with a distinctive bell tower.

The Rooms🏛 museum

The Rooms in St. John's is the provincial museum, art gallery, and archives of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Gower Street United Church⛪ religious

Gower Street United Church in Johns County is a Gothic Revival church built of local sandstone, with a tall spire.

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Majestic Theatre🎭 culture

Majestic Theatre in Johns County is a historic vaudeville theatre known for its ornate marquee.

Newman Wine Vaults🏛 museum

Historic wine vaults originally used for aging port, now a museum.

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Harbourside Park🌳 park

Harbourside Park in Johns County is a waterfront park featuring a monument to the Newfoundland Regiment.

LSPU Hall🎭 culture

LSPU Hall in St. John's is a theatre and the home of the Resource Centre for the Arts.

Bannerman Park Splash Pad🎡 recreation

Splash pad in Bannerman Park, popular for children's water play.

John C Perlin Arts and Culture Centre🎭 culture

John C Perlin Arts and Culture Centre in Johns County is a modern performing arts venue, home to the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.

Baird Cottage🏺 historical

Historic Baird Cottage, a preserved early 20th-century home.

Seal basin

Seal Basin in St. John's is an aquarium featuring seals, popular with families and kids.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main attraction?
Signal Hill is a historic site offering panoramic Atlantic views.
When can you see icebergs?
Late spring to early summer is the prime time for iceberg spotting.
What is the nightlife like?
George Street is famous for having the highest concentration of pubs.
Do you need a car?
Buses work for the city, but a car is recommended for coastal trips.
What is a 'Screech-in'?
A fun ceremony involving rum and fish to become an honorary local.
St. John's (Metro): where is it located?
St. John's (Metro) is located in Canada.
St. John's (Metro): what is there to see?
Highlights include Trans-Canada Trail Mile Zero Km, South Side Hills, Compass Rose.
St. John's (Metro): when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul, Sep.
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