Avalon Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Avalon Peninsula
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
The Battery
When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Jag Boutique Hotel
Place is super cool
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Plenty of fresh towels provided and professional maid service every day without having to request it. Very friendly staff. Nice new and clean facilities
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Very good place but disappointed in the scheduled hours for the restaurant and bar
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
HarbourGate Condos & Studios
Best place to stay with my family. They love the place. Would totally Recommend it.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Comerford's Ocean View Efficiency Units
Water Street Condos
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Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy an outing to George Street during your stay in St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Rooms
You can study the exhibits at The Rooms, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
- The Rooms
- Avalon Mall
- Signal Hill National Historic Site
- St. John's Convention Centre
- Dildo Harbour
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital
- Mary Brown's Centre
- Quidi Vidi Lake
- East Coast Trail
- Cape Spear National Historic Site
- The Wilds at Salmonier River
- Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve
- Waterford Hospital St.John's
- La Manche Provincial Park
- Fort Amherst
- Colony Of Avalon Foundation
- St. John's Government House
- Fort Amherst Lighthouse
