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Overview

Explore St. John’s, North America’s easternmost city, on this 75-minute walking tour. Starting at the Convention Centre, stroll lively George Street and historic Water Street, lined with colorful saltbox houses, cafés, and breweries rebuilt after the 1892 fire. Learn about local customs like the “screech-in” and unique Newfoundland phrases. Highlights include: The A TIME statue Chinese Headtax Monument Angel’s Corner, War Memorial and Our Dogs statues in Harbourside Park. Walk seaside paths through the Battery neighborhood, ending at the Battery Lookout with stunning harbor views. Along the way, discover how the city’s weather and history shaped its culture and experience the warm hospitality that makes St. John’s unforgettable.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts in front of the St. John's Convention Centre, 107 New Gower St, St. John's, NL A1C 4K2, Canada. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the view point at 30 Outer Battery Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 1A7, Canada.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Mary Brown's Centre
Pass by this large stadium, named after Mary Brown's Chicken, one of Newfoundland's most beloved fast food chains and home to the Newfoundland Rogues basketball team.
2. Chinese Headtax Monument
Catch a glimpse of this historic monument, commemorating the head tax that once existed for Chinese immigrants to Canada.
3. George Street
Stroll along this two-block-long stretch that, according to some sources, has the largest concentration of bars and pubs anywhere in North America.
4. "A TIME" statue
Pass by this iconic statue dedicated to three Newfoundlander musicians: singer-songwriter Ron Hynes, accordion musician Wilf Doyle, and comedian Tommy Sexton.
5. Water Street
Designated as a pedestrian mall during the summer months, walk along the epicentre of cultural life in St. John's.
6. The Ship Pub
Peak as you walk past one of St. John's oldest and most beloved watering holes, built well before the invention of the automobile.
7. Angel's Corner
Pass by this key haunt, meant to honour victims of violence against women. It was designed as part of a larger national project to shed light on the epidemic of gendered violence in Canada
8. War Memorial
Catch a glimpse of this historic and ornate monument, honouring the service of Newfoundland soldiers in what was once called the "Great War."
9. Our Dogs
Learn as you walk by these bronze statues, completed in 2003, depicting the two dogs who share names with the province: the Labrador Retriever, and the Newfoundland Dog.
10. Bannerman Brewing Co.
Refresh your senses as you walk by one of the city's great breweries, named after Bannerman Park.
11. The Battery
Walk through this delightfully colourful area, once the spot in St. John's where artillery such as mortars, rockets, and missiles were stored.
12. Fort Waldegrave
As you walk, catch a glimpse at one of the main forts that protected St. John's Harbour during the First and Second World Wars.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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