Waterford Valley Travel Guide
St. John's
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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.
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
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
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.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Top hotels in Waterford Valley
Jag Boutique Hotel
Absolutely fantastic the hotel amenities restaurants stunning and a fantastic atmosphere and vibe
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Great place to stay reasonably quiet given proximity to the airport room was excellent and staff were very accommodating
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
No pool when we stay. Which we look forward
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
best location, best staff. thank you!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
Beautiful hotel! Pool could be a little warmer
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Best hotel I've stayed at in a long time
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterford Valley
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
Mundy Pond
Though Mundy Pond may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Avalon Mall and Village Shopping Centre.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kenmount East
While there might not be top attractions in Kenmount East, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Kenmount West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kenmount West and surrounding area, you can visit Avalon Mall and Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden.
Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
