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Guided tour of downtown St. John's John's in French

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Overview

Explore St. John's John’s, one of the oldest cities in North America, on a fascinating walking tour full of twists and turns. This 3km walk through the heart of the city centre will take you to a world rich in history, legends and inimitable local culture. From your first steps on Water Street, the continent’s oldest commercial street, you will be immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of centuries past. Walking up Duckworth Street, discover how this iconic street was rebuilt three times on the ashes of major fires. On George Street, renowned for having the largest concentration of bars per square foot in the world, you’ll hear stories as festive as they are surprising.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This is in front of the town hall of St. John's.

Language Offered

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Saint John's Harbour

This narrow passage between the Atlantic and the port of St. John's John's has seen centuries of commerce, adventure and smuggling. Once the scene of ingenuity during Prohibition, this is where everything happened in Newfoundland.

Duration: 10 mins

2. Discover the great artists who have shaped the province's sound identity: Ron Hynes, the Wonderful Grand Band, Émile Benoît and Great Big Sea. A lively and distinct musical culture, recognized far beyond the island.

Duration: 10 mins

3. An imposing Gothic Revival limestone building, built in 1904, that sits on top of the hill on Duckworth Street with its elaborate arches and characteristic turrets.

Duration: 5 mins

4. Jelly Bean Row

Colourful houses have become the most photographed symbol of the city. Real bursts of colour nestled in the sloping streets of the historic city centre, each with its own character.

Duration: 10 mins

5. War Memorial

A sober and solemn bronze sculpture of a fallen soldier, erected in the heart of the city on Water Street in tribute to Newfoundlanders who died in both World Wars, including the tragic Battle of Beaumont-Hamel in 1916.

Duration: 5 mins