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St. John's - The Capital City Of Newfoundland- Canada's Tourist Destination

St. John's

St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland, is perched on hillsides with a view of one of the best natural harbors in the world. The location is breathtaking, and unlike many cities, it intimately embraces its harbor, allowing ships to arrive and depart right in the middle of its commercial and residential district. A number of the best things to do in and around eastern Newfoundland will bring you closer to the nature and even wildlife that make the region so fascinating: its wildly compelling coastline and the sea birds and animals that thrive off its shores. Many of its popular tourist destinations relate to its long and fascinating history.

Best time to visit: Apr-To-May Sep-To-Oct
Things to do: Cape Spear Lighthouse, Quidi Vidi Fishing, Hike the East Coast Trail, Puffin and Whale Watching

HOW TO REACH ST. JOHN'S

  • Flight - St. John's International Airport serves as the landing site for flights to the city. To get to downtown St. John's from here, one can take a cab or rent a vehicle.
  • Sea - Although boats stop at the province of Newfoundland, the trip to St. John's city is lengthy.
  • Road - St. John's has bus service to neighboring towns and cities.

HOW TO GET AROUND

  • Bus - The city of St. John's is serviced by the Metrobus system.
  • On Foot - St. John's, especially the downtown area, is best explored on foot.
  • Rental - Traveling in St. John's is simple, and there aren't many traffic jams. Among the automobile rental businesses are Avis, Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty.
  • Taxi - Numerous taxi services run 24 hours every day in St. John's. Avalon cab, City Wide Taxi, Jiffy Cabs, and Goulds Taxi are a few cab businesses.

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