Popular places to visit

Colonial Building
You can find out about the history of St. John's with a trip to Colonial Building. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.

The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.

Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.

Cape Spear National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Activities

St. John's: Cape Spear and City Tour with Local Guide

4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)

St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
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Other neighbourhoods around Bannerman

Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Spirit of Newfoundland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fort William
While visiting Fort William, you might make a stop by sights like Alexis Templeton Studio and Commissariat House.

Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and Masonic Temple.

Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing.

Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.

The Battery
When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Signal Hill National Historic Site and Cabot Tower, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.