Historic St. John's and Cape Spear Tour
St John's, Canada
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Product ID: 3644
3 hours 30 minutes
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Offered in: EnglishDiscover Newfoundland, with Newfoundlanders!
Become acquainted with the city of St. John’s and its surroundings, including Cape Spear, the most Easterly point in North America. Your local guide will regale you with its steeped history, legends & lore - all flavored with personal anecdotes and good humor for which Newfoundlanders are so famous.
Enjoy the brilliant vistas from Cabot Tower and Signal Hill, one of the most recognizable skylines in Canada. Walk through a cliffside World War II gun battery, watch for whales and seabirds, and visit the oldest standing lighthouse in the province. Other sights include Quidi Vidi Village, Jelly Bean Row, Government House, the Roman Catholic Basilica, and an orientation of the shops and restaurants of the downtown core.
- Air conditioned vehicle
Meeting point
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Meet in front of hotel (just outside of the lobby), 45 minutes prior to listed departure time
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
1
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
The most Easterly Point in North America, this spit of land and famous lighthouses are well known the world over for welcoming travelers from across the seas.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Petty Harbour
This quaint fishing village provides visitors with a taste of what small-town Newfoundland is like, outside the hustle-bustle of St. John's. In season keep your eyes peeled for fish coming in on the boats!
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Jellybean Row Houses
These iconic houses stand out and help make St. John's the vibrant and colorful town that it is.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Signal Hill
We will explore the iconic Signal Hill, with its commanding view of St. John's, the iconic Cabot Tower, and the impressive gun emplacements and history.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Quidi Vidi
This charming village is a perfect last stop on the tour- a perfect representation of the old economy and the new. Fishermen still take their small boats out from the harbour in the "gut," while in the old fish plant, some of the most interesting beer in Newfoundland is brewed.
Duration: 10 minutes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers may have to go up and down a couple of steps. We do stop and walk around at the different sites, however if desired they can stay in the vehicle.
- The tour lasts 3.5 hours, which includes the driving time to get to the different sites, as well as pickups. We generally spend around 15 minutes at each stop but the driving time to get to each place adds a significant amount of time to the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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