Top Things to do in St. John's
Things to do in St. John's, Newfoundland: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Looking out over the city of St. John's, you may be reminded of a mini San Francisco (minus the cable cars). St. John's provides the ideal balance between nature and nightlife, from the East Coast Trail and its stunning scenery to the colorful entertainment district along George Street. Although it's the largest city in Newfoundland, the vibe is still very small-town. You'll feel welcome in the City of Legends!
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1. 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..
2. St. Thomas' Church
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By CollinsFamilyNL
It was amazing that a wooden church built in 1836 survived great fires and storms. The vision of this church is to be an Enduring Beacon, and it certainly is. The pews are from early 1800's and still have painted number plates on them as pews were once rented by families based on their size, and some families have used the same family pew for many generations (although renting of pews ended many years ago). The stain glass windows also have history and the one on the altar is in memory of the same child as the statue in Bowering Park. I was fascinated with this beautiful church, its architecture, and history. I also recommend visiting Commissariat House located directly behind the church, which also served as the church rectory for many years. There is also no charge for tours which is a nice bonus, but we did leave a donation after being so impressed by our tour guide.
3. Gower Street United Church
4. St. John's Seventh-day Adventist Church
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Blackhead One Room School and Church Museum
6. George Street United Church
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
7. Beth El Synagogue
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. St Patrick's Church
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Wesley United Church
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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