St. John's International Airport 17 min
The Fluvarium (11 min) Environmental museum with a 9-window viewing area of fish & amphibians in their natural habitat. Signal Hill National Historic Site (12 min) Longtime oceanfront site of the city's military defenses, now offering hiking trails & guided tours. Cape Spear (14 min) Rugged, windswept lookout featuring walking trails, sweeping coastal views & a historic lighthouse. Johnson Geo Centre (9 min) Museum showcasing local geology with hands-on exhibits, including one about icebergs & the Titanic. Basilica Cathedral (7 min) Basilica and cathedral Railway Coastal Museum (4 min) The original Riverhead Station (built in 1903), now housing a collection of railway artifacts. The Rooms (8 min) Modern center with a gallery of local art & a museum dedicated to natural & cultural history. MUN Botanical Garden (10 min) Natural garden complex featuring local plants, flowers, paths, classes & events, plus a shop & cafe. Quidi Vidi Lake (10 min) City lake, site of the annual Royal St. John's Regatta, with a walking circuit & a fenced dog area. Cabot Tower (10 min) Late Gothic Revival sandstone monument with a 50-ft. octagonal tower on a national historic site. Bowring Park (7 min) Picturesque park offering a pool, pond, playground & tennis courts, plus whimsical sculptures. Bannerman Park (8 min) Victorian-style city park, founded in 1864, with a playground, public pool & baseball diamond. Saint John's Harbour (6 min) Anglican Cathedral (6 min) Restored Anglican church with Gothic Revival architecture, guided tours & a seasonal crypt tearoom. Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site (15 min) Landmark 1836 lighthouse & fortress site surrounded by trails & offering panoramic viewpoints. |