Down To Earth

This isn’t the kind of city break that skimps on nature. In fact, St. John’s is surrounded by whales, icebergs, seabirds, hiking trails, lighthouses, and dramatic scenery, not to mention pristine parks, lakes, ponds, and walking trails inside the city. Here, you can sample the history and traditions that come with a 500-year-old port city, and still trek along the rugged coastline in search of that perfect photo opp.

We recommend that, before making any plans, you contact the individual operator to confirm details.

East Coast Trail — Our Story

Explore St. John's, One Hike at a time

Hit the ground running.

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Cupids Legacy Centre

The Cupids Legacy Centre is a museum, archives, gallery and programming facility offering interactive cultural and heritage experiences. Our story begins in 1610, with the arrival of John Guy and 39 [...]

368 Seaforest Drive
Cupids

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Murray's Garden Centre & The Grounds Café

Murray’s Garden Centre is located on Portugal Cove Road in Portugal Cove-St.Philip’s, NL and is home to our 70 acre farm and headquarters. What started as a simple vegetable stand [...]

1525 Portugal Cove Road
Portugal Cove St. Phillips

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Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve

The most accessible seabird colony in North America. The vantage point overlooks a magnificent sea stack and offers an opportunity to photograph the seabirds, including the largest nesting colony of [...]

St. Bride's

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Johnson Geo Centre
Memorial University

MEETATMUN – Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill, the Johnson Geo Centre is an extraordinary venue that offers something you won’t find anywhere else. Located right in the [...]

175 Signal Hill Road
St. John's

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Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site

Hawthorne Cottage National Historic Site of Canada was the Brigus home of one of Canada’s foremost Arctic navigators and explorers, Captain Robert Bartlett. Explore this rare 19th century example of [...]

Irishtown Road
Brigus

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Signal Hill National Historic Site

Discover Signal Hill’s role in Canada’s communications and military history at Cabot Tower, Queen’s Battery and the Visitor Centre. Explore the trails and archaeology of Signal Hill. Take in a [...]

Signal Hill Road
St. John's

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