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Signal Hill
Ollie #1 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
A hill overlooking St. John's Harbor which has been given "National Historic Site" status.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Military Bases/ Facilities; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  5559.9 km from city centre
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Cape Spear Lighthouse
Ollie #2 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Attraction type  Lighthouses
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
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Johnson Geo Centre
Ollie #3 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews

The Johnson GEO CENTRE is a science centre unlike any other in Atlantic Canada.  Focusing on the geology of Newfoundland and Labrador, it tells the amazing story of the Earth... more »

Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
East Coast Trail
Ollie #4 of 27 attractions in St. John's
5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Trails
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Bowring Park
Ollie #5 of 27 attractions in St. John's
5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
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The Rooms
Ollie #6 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Worthwhile attraction if you are interested in Newfoundland history and culture. Awesome panoramic views from the restaurant.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Rennie's River Trail
Ollie #7 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Trails
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Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Ollie #8 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Museum featuring historical and artistic artifacts pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Libraries
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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George Street
Ollie #9 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews

Green Sleeves is a great bar and a must if visiting good ol' George Street.  Also if you are a White Russian cocktail lover, you must try Lotties Place, they are famous for... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Cabot Tower
Ollie #10 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: A tower built at the highest point of Signal Hill, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland and Queen Victoria's...... more » Owner description: A tower built at the highest point of Signal Hill, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
St. John's Haunted Hike
Ollie #11 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Mysterious Sites; Tours
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Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden
Ollie #12 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden is a resource centre for basic and applied botanical research and education with a particular...... more » Owner description: Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden is a resource centre for basic and applied botanical research and education with a particular interest in the flora of Newfoundland and Labrador. It seeks to foster an appreciation of natural history in the development and future of the university and the province.The Garden has been developed to display plants native to the province and cultivated plants suitable to the local climate and to provide access to a number of habitats through a system of trails. The trails and flower gardens are open daily, May 1 - November 30. The flower gardens are located near the Field Centre and include: the cottage garden; rock gardens (including a limestone rockery and scree); alpine house; peat and woodland beds; Newfoundland heritage garden; rhododendron dell; Friend's wildlife garden; shade garden; medicinal garden; Friend's dried flower garden; vegetable garden; compost demonstration garden and much more.Five nature trails meander through a 110 acre managed nature reserve. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  3.6 km from city centre
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Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Ollie #13 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
A beautiful stone church built in 1847.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
Quidi Vidi Brewery
Ollie #14 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews

The Quidi Vidi Brewery is a relatively new micro-brewery in the old Quidi Vidi village in St. John's.  Located on the way to Signall Hill, it is easily accessible. The beer is... more »

Attraction type  Breweries
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Quidi Vidi Battery
Ollie #15 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
The Battery is a majestic fort overlooking St. John's coastline and Quidi Vidi Village.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Suncor Energy Fluvarium
Ollie #16 of 27 attractions in St. John's
3.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: See it here. Experience it. Explore the secret life of a river and the watershed and ecosystems of which it is part. Discover how water shapes our...... more » Owner description: See it here. Experience it. Explore the secret life of a river and the watershed and ecosystems of which it is part. Discover how water shapes our land, our city, our history, our lives.Recognize that water is a finite resource that is essential for life!Two exhibit levels to explore and experience.The Fluvarium level or our ‘windows on a stream’ area has a speculator panoramic view through nine large viewing windows. See Brown trout and salmon living in their natural habitat. Walk along a series of natural water aquariums that showcase fish species usually found in Newfoundland Labrador. View Atlantic salmon and Arctic char. See the amphibians indigenous to the province. Explore the many facets of water – all on Level 2. See a model of a water molecule. Learn why earth is called the Blue Planet. Possibly see fish move up the fish ladder. View the fascinating life of tiny things found in water. Discover the techniques of water quality monitoring. Learn how humans interact with water. See it here. Experience it. Explore. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Aquariums
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Spa at the Monastery and Suites
Ollie #17 of 27 attractions in St. John's
3.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Clovelly Golf Club
Ollie #18 of 27 attractions in St. John's
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  6.2 km from city centre
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Commissariat House
Ollie #19 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  19.9 km from city centre
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Ollie #20 of 27 attractions in St. John's
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Founded in 1925, this university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to thousands of students each year.
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Theatres; Art Galleries
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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