Fort Amherst Lighthouse


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Things to do

Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tours & day trips
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Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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St. John's Local Pub Tour & History Lesson
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Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
Popular places to visit

Fort Amherst
Newfoundland’s first lighthouse has stood sentry over St. John’s harbor for more than 200 years and is where you can take in glorious sea views.

Cabot Tower
Enjoy panoramic views from the top of an iconic tower where a successful experiment heralded the start of the era of modern communications.

Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.

Johnson Geo Centre
Venture into a hill for an underground museum that explores the past, present and future of the Earth and our planetary neighbors in space.

Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Harbourside Park
After visiting Harbourside Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.














