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St John's: Small Group Guided Tour by Car

1. St John's: Small Group Guided Tour by Car

Your tour begins with your local friendly guide picking you up directly from your hotel in downtown St. John’s. You’ll enjoy a narrated drive along the way to the beautiful Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site. This lighthouse is the oldest in the province and sits on the most easterly point of North America. While here, you will have some time to explore the lighthouse and take in the awe-inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean. You will love visiting Signal Hill National Historic Site. This spot is significant for its historic role in strategic military operations and as the location of the final battle of the Seven Years’ War in North America. This site is also significant to communications history as the place where the first-ever transatlantic wireless signal was received by the famous Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi. While you are here, you will have the opportunity to explore the famous Cabot Tower and enjoy incredible views of St. John’s and its harbour. You will also experience a narrated city drive. You will pass by and stop at multiple points of interest including: Jellybean Row, the Rooms, George Street, Water Street, Basilica and Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. John’s Harbour, Quidi Vidi Village, and the Terry Fox Memorial - commemorating the start of his Marathon of Hope by dipping his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of your tour, your guide will safely bring you back to your hotel in downtown St. John’s.

St. John’s: Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise

2. St. John’s: Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise

Your tour begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown St. John’s. You’ll enjoy a narrated drive along the way to our first stop at the beautiful Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, the oldest in the province and sits on the most easterly point of North America. While here, you will have some time to explore the lighthouse and take in the awe-inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll then take you back to downtown St. John’s for a narrated driving tour of the city, passing by multiple points of interest including Jellybean Row, George Street, and taking you through nearby Quidi Vidi Village. Our next tour stop will be Signal Hill National Historic Site. The spot is significant for its historic role as the location of the final battle of the Seven Years’ War in North America. This site is also significant to communications history as it is where the first-ever transatlantic wireless signal was received by the famous Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi. While you are here, you will have the opportunity to explore the famous Cabot Tower and enjoy incredible views of St. John’s and its harbour. Next, you will be taken to Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour, Iceberg Quest. You will absolutely love this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Cape Spear, Cabot Tower and Fort Amherst from the sea as you witness the world’s largest concentration of humpback whales, along with 12,000 year old icebergs! Once you are back on land, your tour will come to a close and your guide will bring you back to your hotel in downtown St. John’s.

St. John's: App-Based Murder Mystery Detective Game

3. St. John's: App-Based Murder Mystery Detective Game

Hit your city’s streets while playing a fun murder mystery game on your phone. Download the app, choose your route, then head out as a solo detective, with a partner, or as a group to get started. Follow the prompts as you travel to different locations within the game map and immerse yourself in an audio tale full of intrigue. Release your inner gumshoe and take on the role of a recent graduate of the Detective Academy. A murder has been committed and you're tasked with solving the crime. Your job is to visit each of the 10 locations marked on the map, piece together the evidence, identify the killer, and issue an arrest warrant. Choose the driving route on the outskirts of the city, where you'll park at each location, listen to the audio drama and complete your tasks. Or, go for the walking map to get outside and enjoy the downtown area. Play the game at any time and move at your own pace, taking a break whenever you need to and resuming once you're ready.

Manuels River Exhibits Access & Self-Guided Tour

4. Manuels River Exhibits Access & Self-Guided Tour

One of the most distinctive places in the world, Manuels River Valley boasts a fascinating geological history that goes back millions of years. Manuels River Interpretation Center is located an easy 20-minute drive from downtown St John's. Your admission includes access to the state-of-the-art interpretive center and the hiking trails. Learn about the rare 500 million-year-old trilobite fossils and the ancient geology of the area. Wander a picturesque 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) trail system to take in a rich variety of plant and animal life. There are two fossil localities at Manuels River, one on Ocean Trail East and one on Ocean Trail West. When you're ready for a rest, sit back and relax from your treetop view overlooking the river at the onsite cafe.

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