Avalon Peninsula
Travel Guide
Visit Avalon Peninsula
Where to stay in Avalon Peninsula
Downtown St. John's
Historic core meets business hub, this area boasts office buildings, hotels, and a vibrant entertainment scene. Discover local art galleries, bookstores, and The Rooms cultural facility, while enjoying unique shopping experiences.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market.
Quidi Vidi
Discover "The Gut" harbor and Quidi Vidi Lake in this charming area, where you can visit the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company and Village Artisan Studios. Explore the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site and dine at the restored Mallard Cottage.
Churchill Park
While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Confederation Building and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.
The Battery
Perched on the slopes of Signal Hill, this picturesque area boasts steep inclines and vibrant houses. Explore Chain Rock, a historic landmark, and enjoy captivating harbor views.
Jag Boutique Hotel
We had coffee and a tea bun as the breakfast room wasn’t opened until 11o’clock. That was a disappointment. The tea bun was wrapped in Saran Wrap but it was dried up. That was very very disappointing.
Reviewed on 2026/4/16
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Plenty of fresh towels provided and professional maid service every day without having to request it. Very friendly staff. Nice new and clean facilities
Reviewed on 2026/4/14
Alt Hotel St. John's
Very good place but disappointed in the scheduled hours for the restaurant and bar
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
HarbourGate Condos & Studios
Best place to stay with my family. They love the place. Would totally Recommend it.
Reviewed on 2025/10/26
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Water Street Condos
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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. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable 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? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
