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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
Explore Newfoundland: Audio Driving and Walking Tour Bundle
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
Top hotels in Waterford Valley
Jag Boutique Hotel
Staff was wonderful Expedia had the wrong names on the reservation but the staff at the hotel figured it out very quickly they were very pleasant. I have allergies and the restaurants catered to my needs. Definitely will stay at jag again
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
I enjoyed the pool area, lots of kids though. I used the hot tub, but the bubbles weren’t working. The room was clean, and the staff left a
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
The hotel was lovely. Only problem was I booked a harbor view room which I paid extra for however there weren’t any available when I arrived.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Staff were incredible. The room was generally clean with the exception of toothpaste that was on the bathroom wallpaper and crumbs beneath the glass top on the desk and the chair was soiled. Pool and fitness room were closed during my stay. Wish I had known prior to booking.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crossroads Inn & Suites
Great room service nice and clean property
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Guv’nor
Value is excellent. Location is easy to get in and out of town. About a 25 to 30 min walk to the downtown harbour area or 20 to the nearest shops. Parking is free, if you are visiting at john's, renting a car is the best option imo. The pub is okay, albeit pricey, however everything regarding food ...
Reviewed on 9 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.
