Cityscape
Head to Signal Hill National Historic Site, The Rooms, or Pippy Park for epic views of this 500-year-old city.
St. John’s is a photographer’s dream. Colourful houses, vibrant people, and hilly streets – all nestled around a historic harbour. And then there’s the natural landscape that surrounds the city – breathtaking ocean views, rugged coastline, and an abundance of wildlife. To get you started, here are eight subject matters that will surely please the eye (and the soul).
Head to Signal Hill National Historic Site, The Rooms, or Pippy Park for epic views of this 500-year-old city.
Wander around the streets of downtown to find bright and colourful houses (one for every colour in the rainbow). Follow The Grand Concourse walking routes throughout St. John’s and the St. John’s region for a more adventurous and educational approach.
Explore Quidi Vidi Village, a historic fishing village within the city, The Battery neighbourhood at the foot of Signal Hill, the Town of Torbay and Petty Harbour along the coast for stunning rural scenery.
Grab a pint, hit the dance floor, or get ‘Screeched in’ for a truly memorable night.
Fill your belly (and your photo feed) with local faves like fish ’n chips, moose burgers, and cod tongues.
Hit the East Coast Trail for rugged coastline and epic ocean views.
Spot a whale or a seabird from land or sea.
Head to Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site to capture the first sunrise in North America.
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Published: March 7, 2026