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 top-notch restaurants 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 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.

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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide

St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen

4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL

The Best of St. John's Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in Waterford Valley

Jag Boutique Hotel
Best bang for your buck in Downtown St. John’s. Wonderful facilities, great rooms, definitely worth every penny and will be back again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Staff always friendly. Heat worked on demand. Bathroom stocked. Comfortable bed. Very clean hotel. Nice fresh water in the lobby
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Awesome
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Alt Hotel St. John's
Great location, room was on the smaller side but the harbour view certainly made up for it 🙂
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Crossroads Inn & Suites
Good price
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Murray Premises Hotel
Staff was excellent , continental complimentary breakfast was good. The location is amazing , this historical property has lovely rooms but it needs an upgrade to for example the washrooms and showers. Now saying that they are still good but like your own home requires constant upgrades over time. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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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, Waterford River Walk and Mary Brown's Centre 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 Village Shopping Centre.

Rabbittown
When in Rabbittown, you can plan a visit to The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
