St John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Nearby areas in St John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Water Street

Originally called the Lower Path, this street has been home to businesses since the 1620s. Its history is portrayed in the older architecture that reflects seaports of southwest England and Ireland.

Signal Hill

This is the historic site where the French and British fought the last battle of the Seven Years' War in 1762. Visitors can see the boundaries of the old fortifications and exhibits depicting St. John's history. The 500-foot hill also offers excellent views of the harbor below.

Duckworth Street

Once called the Upper Path, this historic stretch runs from the bottom of Signal Hill in the east to near City Hall in the west. Visitors will find a wide array of restaurants, bars, and antique and craft shops. Staircases and sloping alleys lead down to Water Street and up to higher ground.

For more information about St John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation

PO Box 8700, St. John's, Newfoundland A1B 4J6, Canada, phone 1-800-563-6353 toll-free or (709) 729-2830,.

fax

(709) 729-0057, email tourisminfo@mail.gov.nf.ca.

City of St. John's

phone (709) 576-8106.

New York

Canadian Consulate - Tourism Section, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 16th floor, New York, NY 10020-1175, phone 212-596-1600.