Must See Sights and Landmarks in St. John's Area

"The Basilica of St. John the Baptist is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church of St. John’s Newfoundland and the mother church and symbol of Roman Catholicism in the province. When the completed church opened its doors in 1855 it was the largest building project in Newfoundland history. At the time, it was the largest church building in North America and remains the second largest in Canada."

"Built in 1855, the soaring twin spires of the basilica pierce the sky and are visible all the way from Signal Hill. Its design marks the revival of classical architecture in North America."

"Constructed between 1846-55, this basilica’s location on Military Road also offers spectacular views of the city and the harbor.Visit Website"

"Serving Canada's oldest parish (1699), this Anglican cathedral is one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Gothic architecture in North America. Although originally built in the 1830s, all but its exterior..."

"This Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is regarded as one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical Gothic Revival in North America.Visit Website"

"Allandale Rd. / Prince Philip Dr Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5S7 Canada+1 709-737-8209[email protected]http://www.heritage.nf.ca/arts/agnl/default.html"

"Constructed between 1947 and 1850, this Irish Limestone building was the Legislature Building for the Newfoundland Government until 1960.Visit Website"

"Toslow is a tiny, hidden cafe, which you can reach by skipping up the steps that flank the National War Memorial in downtown St. John’s. The cute cafe and bar opened in June, 2018 and is named after a resettled community from the Burin peninsula. The name is supposedly derived from the French “tasse de l’argent,” since the harbour is cup shaped."

"Ches’s Fish & Chips is a true Newfoundland tradition, and has the best fish & chips in town - this is a locals' favorite place, and there are several locations in town. You can even get a certificate from them, stating that you ate the finest fish & chips in all of Newfoundland and Labrador!. Get your fish and chips with stuffing and gravy – trust me, you’ll be glad you did."

"Open for over 75 years now Ches’s Fish & Chips serves up some of the most delicious Fi & Chi (that’s Fish & Chips for you mainlanders) in the city. There are several locations in St. John’s and across the province, but the original is on Freshwater. Must Try: The Two Piece Fi & Chi, with dressing and gravy on your fries (trust me)."

"Since the 1950s, this restaurant has been serving fish-and-chips to a steady stream of customers from noon until after midnight. They come from...Read More"

"The premier botanical garden of the province, with nature trails, a large cultivated garden and a greenhouse within a 100-acre nature reserve."

"With iconic statues of a Newfoundland dog and a Labrador Retriever, this park hosts the City of St John’s free Music at Harbourside lunchtime concert series, on Fridays at 12:30pm throughout the summer."