What to do in St. John's

Activities, attractions and tours
St. John\'s featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and a coastal town

St. John's Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that St. John's has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

St. John's is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in St. John's to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

St. John's Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to St. John's attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Johnson Geo Centre

Downtown St. John's

4.5/5(1,006 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Mile One Centre might round out your trip.

Downtown St. John's
Cabot Tower featuring general coastal views and landscape views

Quidi Vidi

You'll enjoy the parks and historic sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.

Quidi Vidi
I. love. Lester's Farm. It brings colour and joy to even the coldest and dreariest July winter days

West End

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Village Shopping Centre and Bowring Park.

West End
Signal Hill showing general coastal views as well as a small group of people

The Battery

If you're spending some time in The Battery, Signal Hill National Historic Site and Cabot Tower are top sights worth seeing.

The Battery
Downtown St. John\'s

Waterford Valley

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Waterford Valley, Railway Coastal Museum and Waterford River Walk are top sights worth seeing.

Waterford Valley

Day trip destinations from St. John's