ATTRACTIONS
Attractions
Don’t miss a thing! Check out our 10 stops, conveniently located near every major St. John’s landmark and attraction.
Our tours run from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm in July and August, with tickets valid for 2 days.
Stop 1
WATER STREET (EAST)
Water Street is the heart of downtown St. John’s. The colourful buildings make up a vibrant and historic district of local restaurants, businesses and shopping. This stop is also home to the National War Memorial, Harbourside Park and the Terry Fox Memorial. Hop off for something to eat from your choice of the any of the many restaurants, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir from the local shops!
Stop 2
SIGNAL HILL
You don’t want to miss out on St. John’s’ most famous landmark- Signal Hill! Signal Hill is a National Historic Site famed for being the location where Guglielmo Marconi received the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901. Hop off for Cabot Tower, Queens Battery Barracks, great views of the city and hiking.
Stop 3
JOHNSON GEO CENTRE
Our second stop on Signal Hill, step inside the rock formations and learn all about how unique Newfoundland is geologically at the Johnson Geo Centre. Get off here for the Signal Hill Visitor Centre or take a short walk (down the hill) to a scenic neighbourhood, the Battery.
Stop 4
QUIDI VIDI VILLAGE
Quidi Vidi, also known as the “gut” is a quaint fishing village in the heart of St. John’s. Picturesque Quidi Vidi is home to the Quidi Vidi Brewery, and Quidi Vidi Plantation, a craft incubator for local artists. Don’t forget to visit the Wharf which features a number of attractions including multiple food trucks, an ice cream kiosk and a beer garden, all while taking the incredible scenery.
Stop 5
BANNERMAN PARK
Beautiful Bannerman Park is the perfect stop for the Colonial Building, Government House or a lovely stroll through the park, with local shops just around the corner. A short walk away from Commissariat House.
Stop 6
THE ROOMS
The Rooms is a museum and cultural facility. Drop by for art, exhibits and a spectacular view of the city harbour. Hop off here for the Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Hop on at this stop for a drive through Jelly Bean Row, St. John’s famed brightly coloured row houses.
Stop 7
NEWMAN WINE VAULT
Stop number 7 takes you to Newman Wine Vaults, a provincial historic site where Portuguese wine was aged for over 300 years in St. John’s. This stop is a short distance from JAG hotel, Mile One Stadium and the St. John’s Convention Centre.
Stop 8
CAPE SPEAR
Cape Spear, one of Newfoundland’s most iconic sights, is a National Historic Site and the most easterly point in North America. Located 12 kilometres outside St. John’s, St. John’s Hop On Hop Off is the easiest way to get to Cape Spear! Check out Newfoundland’s most famous lighthouse, the East Coast Trail and favourite place for spotting whales and icebergs.
Stop 9
RAILWAY COASTAL MUSEUM
Learn all about the Newfoundland Railway, at the Railway Coastal Museum, located in the west end of downtown St. John’s.
Stop 10
HARBOURSIDE DRIVE (WEST)
West downtown is home to picturesque storefronts and the St. John’s harbourfront. Explore downtown St. John’s where you’ll find plenty of restaurants, shops, souvenirs and the famous George Street! Hop off at this stop for tons of local eats.