What to do and see in St. John's, Newfoundland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

June 8, 2021 Viva Honore

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. Best Kind Hiking Tours

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Best Kind Hiking Tours

A hiking agency offering affordable, guided hikes in St. John's and along the East Coast Trail. All day tours include a picnic lunch and transportation from downtown St. John's. Hiking with a local guide will allow you to simply enjoy the views. Explore the stunning coastline of Newfoundland while supporting a local business!

2. East Coast Trail

50 Pippy Pl 2nd Floor, Unit 9, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4H7 Canada +1 709-738-4453 [email protected] http://www.eastcoasttrail.com
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East Coast Trail

Explore 25 wilderness paths along North America's easternmost coastline. The East Coast Trail unites genuine wilderness hiking with richly historic communities from Topsail Beach, to Cape St. Francis, to Cappahayden. There are over 300 kilometers of developed trail to explore. The paths of the East Coast Trail take you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. Experience abandoned settlements, lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, the world's southernmost caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-metre suspension bridge, two active archaeological dig sites, and many more attractions. While the East Coast Trail is free to hike. A $25 annual membership fee helps offset the cost of trail maintenance.

Reviewed By 990hectorv - St. John's, Canada

Gigantic spot for a picnic, a “budol fight” will be funtastic for an 8.1Kilometers "tukad-baba, baba-tukad." Worth the trail that will test your agility, endurance and mobility that equates to its easy, moderate and kind of difficult terrain for those who are not use to trudge long distances. Took me 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach this highlight through different grade of pathways, starting from unpaved road, muddy and stone trail, into the woods, longitudinal boardwalks to stair made of logs, etc. In total, 5 hours back and forth which includes taking a deep breath, a break and at least 3 “viewpoints.” Sweat and perspire a lot under a sultry sun, cooling off under the canopies of spruce. Tasting wild blueberries on the way was such a leisurely treat. Lucky to have the boat on the spot with bunches of people touring the rugged coastline and estuaries.

3. North Head Trail

Signal Hill, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 4E8 Canada +1 709-737-1077 [email protected] http://www.grandconcourse.ca/trail-details.asp?TrailId=9
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North Head Trail

An exhilarating hike featuring rugged coastal beauty, striking views, and historic sites. This challenging trail built by Parks Canada descends 500 ft and includes a narrow coastal path along the Narrows. Caution: This trail is not maintained by the Grand Concourse Authority. Steep cliffs and hazardous sections are common throughout and caution should be exercised at all times.

Reviewed By zoller123 - Toronto, Canada

A great hike that rewards you with stunning views! If heights are a challenge for you , you might want to think twice !

4. McCarthy's Party - Day Tours

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McCarthy's Party - Day Tours

Since 1982, McCarthy's Party has specialized in delivering tours of Newfoundland and Labrador. Committed to providing you with an authentic experience, we offer a total immersion in the culture - Newfoundland and Labrador style. Visiting people in their homes, chatting with fishermen, enjoying teas and lunches with community groups... whale watching, puffin and iceberg sighting, experiencing the culture... learning about the way of life, the language of the sea and the songs of the ocean Our slogan "Let The Locals Be Your Guide" sums up one of the great qualities of our escorted tours. Our guides grew up in the province and are the best source for information on the culture, history, music and language that make this area so unique. They know off the beaten path locations where our groups see the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Newfoundland. Your local guide will provide you with an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be both educational and thoroughly enjoyable

5. Far East Photography Tours

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Far East Photography Tours

Among TripAdvisor's top 10 Things to Do in St. John's. Experience our rugged coastline and capture striking images under the guidance of pro-photographer, Maurice Fitzgerald. Improve your creative and technical skills and learn more about the features of your camera (DSLR, point-and-shoot, smart phone). Tours are customized, based on where you want to go, what you want to photograph, and what you want to learn. Many prefer off-the-beaten-path locations they’d likely not find on their own.

6. Just Landed Tours

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Just Landed Tours

If you’ve never been to St.John’s NL before now’s your chance to see the sites in our unique city. Each tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy a picturesque drive, a walk in the fresh air, and a stop at a local eatery. Along the way you can listen to local music, and sample some locally made snacks, all while learning about the area. There’ll be plenty of photo stops along the way.

7. Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

200 Military Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 2E8 Canada +1 709-754-2170 [email protected] http://www.thebasilica.ca
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Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

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..

8. Signal Hill

Signal Hill Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A 1B2 Canada +1 709-772-5367 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/index.aspx
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Signal Hill

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

Signal Hill Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A 1B2 Canada +1 877-753-9262 http://www.wordplay.com/tourism/historic/signalhill.html
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Cabot Tower

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. Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

1914-1930 Black Head Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A0A 1J0 Canada +1 709-772-5367 http://pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/nl/spear
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Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

Reviewed By T4232XIjohnb - Toronto, Canada

Cape Spear is as far east as you can go in North America and the lighthouse stands as a sentinel protecting ships from the dangerous rocky shores. Do walk up to the lighthouse to get the best views and even if the day is a foggy/cloudy one you will get a great experience with the fog horn blowing in the background.

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