Top Things to do in Newfoundland
Top Hotels in Newfoundland
- 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. Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St John's Airport, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Holiday Inn Express Deer Lake, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Comfort Inn
- 10. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
10 Sights & Landmarks in Newfoundland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador including Lighthouse Picnics, Bell Island Community Museum - No. 2 Mine Tour, Pike's Arm Lookout, Robbins Family Farm & Gardens, Quidi Vidi Battery, Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse.
Restaurants in Newfoundland
1. Lighthouse Picnics
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By J4261WStimm - Mount Pearl, Canada
We loved our afternoon here! The food was great, the staff were friendly and the view was beautiful! A must see! We have nothing but great things to say about the place!
2. Bell Island Community Museum - No. 2 Mine Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 571 reviews
Closed for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Opening May 2021. Group and Off Season Tours can be booked in April, 2021. This “Cultural Tourism Award” winner is a 20 minute ferry ride from scenic Portugal Cove. When you arrive, the #2 Underground Mine Tour & Museum is a 5 minute car ride from the ferry dock. At our facility you will be greeted by local tour guides who will share our history and tell you amazing stories about our forefathers. You'll be inspired by tales of these hard working Bell Islanders who risked their lives to supply the world markets with precious iron ore and were instrumental in contributing to the economic stability of the province of Newfoundland Labrador in the early 1900's. Our experience includes a walking tour that goes down into the #2 Mine to 650 feet on a 10 degree slope. Wear a jacket or warm sweater, it is 6 degrees. After your tour, sit and enjoy a cup of our own Miners' Blend Coffee with a treat in our newly renovated Mug Up Coffee Shop.
Reviewed By 915philln - Woodstock, Canada
Had a fantastic time learning the history of the mine and of the business of mining, our guide Bonnie was amazing and brought the tour to life and as a bonus she has the voice of an angel singing a song for us about mining. The whole island was a highlite of our trip
3. Pike's Arm Lookout
4. Robbins Family Farm & Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 227margb - Corner Brook, Canada
my grand daughter did a summer camp fpr little kids to learn about animals, and planting seeds , she enjoyed it immensely, the owners are so hands on, and very good with children. it was very informative, we plan on taking part in this program with my two grandsons this summer. the owners are so friendly and caring , love visiting their farm
5. 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.
6. Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 377 reviews
Museum featuring historical and artistic artifacts pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.
Reviewed By ramona551 - St. John's, Canada
If your into stained glass and churches then you will want to see the Bascillica..this beautiful stone building is a remarkable beauty ..the inside is a must see as the stained glass and monuments inside are breathtaking...around the back of the Cathedral on outside you can visit the holy shroud ..a remarkable must see for Catholics and people interested in religioous artifacts and history..a must see ...there is a nice terry walk from downtown St. John’s up to the basilica ..a grea5 easy at your own pace walk..
7. Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
A beautiful stone church built in 1847.
Reviewed By Nunya-from-NS - Wick, United Kingdom
We thought we'd wander in and enjoy this building for a bit and ended up with a thoroughly mind-blowing tour by the young man on his way studying the organ at Memorial. The history of the imagery, structure, organ and artifacts were all enthusiastically and thoroughly presented, and he left us wowed by the cathedral and the community that has invested so much in it's preservation. It was beautiful inside and out. Thank you very much, and kudos to the docent who looked after us so well!
8. 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.
9. Cabot Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 423 reviews
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.
Reviewed By jenniferb360 - Ottawa, Canada
We took the Hop On Hop Off bus tour, and our first stop was Signal Hill, where Cabot Tower is situated at its highest point. It was built as a monument to John Cabot’s 1497 voyage to North America and to the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign. Climb the stairs for a great view of the city and harbour. There is a gift shop on the first floor, and the second floor has a section devoted to the first trans-Atlantic wireless transmission of the human voice received here by Guglielmo Marconi in 1920.
10. Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By Lets_Cruise_13 - Ottawa, Canada
On Friday August 16th, 2019, my wife and I continued from the Village of Rocky Harbour following Main Street up to Lobster Cove Head and the Bonne Bay Lighthouse, NFLD. On arrival, there is ample parking space in the visitor parking lot. From there, we proceeded to the red and white Lighthouse that once served to guide fishermen and to keep shipping traffic safe in the waters of Bonne Bay. Inside the lighthouse, you can examine renovated exhibits that highlighted the people and the heritage of the area. Some present audio recordings of folks’ songs, historical photos, and old lightkeepers logbooks. While in the kitchen, we met friendly Parks Canada Guides that were knitting and chatting along. Outside the lighthouse we noticed many walking trails paths that lead to photos spots. Many visitors were enjoying themselves picnicking while others were walking along the rocky shores. It is said that this Bonne Bay Lighthouse is known as the perfect spot to enjoy sunsets or even to spot whales. If you are visiting this western part of NFLD and the surrounding areas of Gros Morne National Park, Lobster Cove Head is a must to see as it provides for magnificent viewpoints for taking photos. We would recommend it to family and friends.
