St. John's
Travel guide

St. John's

Colourful edge of North America

🗓️ Best time: June–September (icebergs & whales)💰 Mid-Range · ~$140/day📍 Canada

About St. John's

North America's easternmost city — rainbow "Jellybean Row" houses, cliff-top signal hill, iceberg and whale waters, foggy charm, and famously warm, witty locals.

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⭐ Things to do in St. John's

Signal Hill & Cabot TowerJellybean Row housesCape Spear (easternmost point)Iceberg & whale toursGeorge Street pubsQuidi Vidi fishing villagePetty HarbourSpout coastal hike

🍽️ Where to eat in St. John's

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

A car is best; downtown is compact and hilly.

💡 Local tip

Come in late spring/early summer for "Iceberg Alley" — giant bergs drift right past the coast.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

George Street — one of the pub-densest streets in North America.

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