Avalon Peninsula
Travel Guide
Visit Avalon Peninsula
Where to stay in Avalon Peninsula
Downtown St. John's
Historic core meets business hub, this area boasts office buildings, hotels, and a vibrant entertainment scene. Discover local art galleries, bookstores, and The Rooms cultural facility, while enjoying unique shopping experiences.
Quidi Vidi
Discover "The Gut" harbor and Quidi Vidi Lake in this charming area, where you can visit the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company and Village Artisan Studios. Explore the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site and dine at the restored Mallard Cottage.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Newman Wine Vaults and Mile One Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Churchill Park
While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
Airport Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Airport Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Admirals Green Golf Course and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
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Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
You can find out about the history of St. John's with a visit to Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
- George Street
- Port of St. John's
- The Rooms
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Cape Spear Lighthouse
- Avalon Mall
- Signal Hill National Historic Site
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- Dildo Harbour
- St. John's Convention Centre
- Topsail Beach
- The Wilds at Salmonier River
- Cape Spear National Historic Site
- Mile One Centre
- Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Quidi Vidi Lake
- Spirit of Newfoundland
- Fort Amherst
- Southern Shore Arena
- Salmon Cove Sands
- Harbourside Park
- Masonic Temple
- Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve
- La Manche Provincial Park
- East Coast Trail
- Quidi Vidi Battery
- Dildo Area Interpretation Centre
- South Dildo Whaling and Sealing Museum
- St. John's Courthouse
- Suncor Energy Fluvarium
- Pitchers Pond Golf Course