Waterford Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterford Valley
Popular places to visit
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.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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 walkable 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.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
St. John's NL: Cape Spear & 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
Our pick of the best Waterford Valley Hotel Deals
Executive Stay in Bowring Park
Great and amazing experience, from a responsive host and clean spaces with many activities to do at the stay
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
East Coast Hideaway - One Bedroom Suite
Lovely, cozy, and clean apartment situated 5km’s from downtown St John’s. Short walk to Bowring Park which is beautiful. Bed was excellent. Fully stocked kitchen.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Jag Boutique Hotel
The property and service was awesome, the actual room was underwhelming this visit! My past visit was WOW, this visit the room had an old bath/shower combo and no rainfall shower has described. And, there was this awful pull out sofa in the corner of the room 😕
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Lovely stay - very clean - wonderful staff. Liked that there were two restaurants to choose from and a credit voucher to be used. Would have liked to use the pool but it was closed as well as the gym. Being completely renovated and should be open the end of April.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Way too loud. Staff not friendly. Would come back and stay again
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
The toilet area was barely big enough to turn around
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterford Valley
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kenmount East
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmount East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Kenmount West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kenmount West and surrounding area, you can visit Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
