Best places: Things to dos in St. John's, Canada

Longtime oceanfront site of the city's military defenses, now offering hiking trails & guided tours.

Landmark 1836 lighthouse & fortress site surrounded by trails & offering panoramic viewpoints.

Picturesque park offering a pool, pond, playground & tennis courts, plus whimsical sculptures.

Late Gothic Revival sandstone monument with a 50-ft. octagonal tower on a national historic site.

Modern center with a gallery of local art & a museum dedicated to natural & cultural history.

Victorian-style city park, founded in 1864, with a playground, public pool & baseball diamond.

👍👍 This is a beautiful Catholic Church with stunning architecture! Great daily mass!

Natural garden complex featuring local plants, flowers, paths, classes & events, plus a shop & cafe.

👍👍 Awesome spot to take the kids in those hot summer days. Bring your pail and shovel lots for sandcastle fun. The sand isn't real soft, I usually wear flip flops. Wear water shoes for swimming as there are sharp rocks in the swimming area. Bring a picnic and stay the day. We spent many summer days the...

👍👍 No gym pass, no problem! When the weather is cooperating take in the outdoor gym next to the kids playground after you make your way around the pond. (West end of the pond, on the Boulevard)

Urban park featuring harbour & city views, informational boards on the area's history & dog statues.

👍👍 I love going here I've been away from the province for awhile I've been back just a few months doing this Google maps gig as a hobby I'm hoping to get there again soon I'm not sure if it's open during the winter

👍 If you've never been here, definitely stop by and take a look. Unfortunately you cannot get down to the cannons any more because it has been fenced off for safety. It's a quick little 30-60 minute trip close to downtown that doesn't cost anything. **Note**You have to park about a 10 minute walk awa...

👍👍 Lovely track to get your steps in.

This 3,400-acre park features golf courses, camping, RV sites, scenic hiking trails & more.

T-shirts, art prints, coffee mugs & other gifts with a local theme offered in historic surrounds.

Restored Anglican church with Gothic Revival architecture, guided tours & a seasonal crypt tearoom.

👍👍 The Lantern Festival was back on with a big showing this year!