Top Things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador
Top Hotels in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 1. Alt Hotel St. John's
- 2. JAG
- 3. Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
- 4. Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
- 5. Super 8 by Wyndham St Johns
- 6. DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Comfort Inn
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
- 10. Stay in Gros Morne
10 Historic Sites in Newfoundland and Labrador That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador including Battle Harbour National Historic District, Norton's Cove Studio Inc., Quidi Vidi Battery, Signal Hill, Commissariat House, Grenfell House Museum, Ferryland, The Hook and Line Interpretation Centre, L'Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site, Red Bay National Historic Site.
Restaurants in Newfoundland and Labrador
1. Battle Harbour National Historic District
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
2. Norton's Cove Studio Inc.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Housed by the c.1890 Kean's General Store, Norton's Cove Studio offers artwork for sale, art workshops, and gift-ware made by owner Janet Davis as well as other Newfoundland artisans. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest artworks in progress- painting, printmaking, book-binding, and mat hooking. A fresh experience in a historic setting! Across the street, you'll find Norton's Cove Café, an extension of the same woman-owned business which plays the role of art gallery, gift-shop, licensed restaurant, and performance venue at the Lower Deck. Norton's Cove Café is inspired by foods and recipes from around the world, serving breakfast, lunch, supper, and weekend brunch. Our menu includes fresh local ingredients when available, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options every day. This is not your nan's kitchen! Espresso based coffee, delectable baked goods, and gorgeous ocean views are our specialty. Modern flair in rural Newfoundland.
Reviewed By HappyMunching - Baltimore, United States
Having an interest in printing, we made sure to stop here while traveling between Twillingate and Terra Nova National Park. The cafe across the street (same ownership) was wonderful, and the shop offered some of the same items that appear in shops across Newfoundland (small prints, greeting cards, and bookmarks) and some different items (larger prints, handmade books). The owners are doing a great thing by keeping a historic building intact and in use - it makes a great place to display their wares!
3. Quidi Vidi Battery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
The Battery is a majestic fort overlooking St. John's coastline and Quidi Vidi Village.
Reviewed By HighPockets21 - Shediac, Canada
This is a charming little village with very narrow streets. Drive slowly a be careful. Better yet, find a place to park if you can (very limited). and walk around. Be sure to take a tour of the Quidi Vidi Brewery and try their Iceberg beer.
4. Signal Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,524 reviews
A hill overlooking St. John's Harbor which has been given "National Historic Site" status.
Reviewed By 992KarenH992 - Franklin, United States
Easy walk up to the top from the parking lot, 360 degree view from the top including St. John's harbor, Cape Spear Lighthouse and other parts of Avalon.
5. Commissariat House
6. Grenfell House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Grenfell House is the restored residence of Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell. It is part of the Grenfell Historic Properties which also include The Grenfell Interpretation Centre, Grenfell Handicrafts, Tea House HIll & walking trail, the Dock House Museum and the Jordi Bonet Murrals at the Rontunda. Sir Wilfred was a young medical doctor who came to Newfoundland in 1892 and left behind a legacy of schools, orphanages, coop's and medical services, which still exits today.
Reviewed By JenniferandAlan - Easton, United States
This was truly the Grenfell experience. Your admission allows you to visit several areas. There is a very informative film of Dr. Grenfell's work along the coast showing the harsh conditions he braved and a handicraft shop in the museum area. He was a remarkable man who not only doctored the people but at times acted as minister to marry couples! Then a short drive takes you to Dr. Grenfell's home where you can see his living area as well as his office. The tour guides are great and let you go at your own pace. You can also hike the trail to the old tea room. Beware of the mosquitos while hiking! Don't miss this.
7. Ferryland
8. The Hook and Line Interpretation Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
The Hook and Line Interpretation Centre hosts a cafe and craft area. Enjoy traditional Newfoundland meals in our onboard ship's atmosphere without leaving dry land. Monday to Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Visitors can see local fishermen baiting their trawl, offering a unique opportunity to witness first-hand how fishermen prepare for the fishery. Enjoy our live entertainment maybe even have a Newfie step. Historical artifacts, display panel and story-boards make the Centre an interpretive educational and unique attraction.
9. L'Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 710 reviews
Reviewed By Intlxpatr - Pensacola, United States
While archaeologists still debate whether this site is a Viking settlement or an early First Nation settlement, the re-imagined restoration is a great visit. Enthusiastic guides and re-enactors portray a sophisticated settlement with a blacksmith, a weaver, a miller, and some agricultural tools. The main grass-topped encampment is primitive, but livable. It was a difficult life, scraping by in the new world, and if this were a Viking settlement, it survived a short time. Well worth a visit. It might be a struggle for those with impaired mobility; it is a lot of walking, and there are steps. The path is mostly boardwalk however, and wheelchairs are possible.
10. Red Bay National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By JeanneJ739
Modern small two floor museum has artifacts and well laid out information about the Basque whalers who spent summers here in the 1590s. It depicts their lives on ship, hunting whales and rendering the fat into oil. They brought pieces of wood ready to fit together into barrels to ship the oil back to Europe in the fall. Much of the information comes from study of one wrecked ship found in the bay in 1978. After that excavations on the island found rendering sites, burial sites and other evidence of their lives. Staff are available to answer questions but there is mo guided tour. A 10 minute boat ride takes you to Saddle Island in the bay where sites are marked and when we were there on a chilly rainy day a parks ranger was out in the trail to answer questions. Flowers were blooming and gulls were in their nesting grounds. It is not an accessible adventure as you need to climb down into the boat and out again. The trail is mostly gravel and boardwalk with wooden steps up and down. We spent about an hour in tge museum and another hour walking around the island. There are restrooms and a gift shop in the museum, but no facilities in the island.
