We recently had friends visiting from Honduras and decided to immerse them into some local history…read moreby booking a 'Travel Through Twine' walking tour of the Battery in St. John's with Randy Pearcey. I have to say that it is one of the best ways to spend a few hours, especially if you have friends or family visiting from away. Randy is a retired teacher and is a wealth of knowledge of the area with an ability to educate his guests in a very passionate and informative way. Tony Pearcey had the wood stove nicely burning by the time we returned to Pearcey's Twine Store after our walking tour, which was so welcoming. We were able to relax, tell a few stories and enjoy the view of the harbour. This tour is highly recommended. It's a very good experience and will leave you with many good memories. I highly recommend it. Janet Lenover Bay Roberts, NL

From the owner: The guided tour will take you on the breathtaking North Head Trail; watch the waves of the North…read moreAtlantic Ocean roll as Randy gives an authentic account of the area as only he can. Randy was born in St. John’s and raised in the Outer Battery by a family of fishermen – his knowledge of Signal Hill and its history, coupled with his outgoing personality, creates memories that will last a lifetime. No Signal Hill tour would be complete without a visit to the Pearcey Family Twine Store and Stage. Erected in 1890 by Randy’s great grandfather, experience an on-the-water museum while learning about the cultural significance of the cod fishery to Newfoundland and Labrador, the international influence on St. John’s Harbour, and so much more! Want to journey back in time on your next vacation or staycation? Drop us a line — you will not be disappointed!

This iconic monument honours the service of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the First World…read moreWar. It was unveiled in 1924 and represents a time well before Newfoundland joined the Canadian Federation. The main statue features a female allegorical sculpture, often referred to as Victory, Liberty, or the Spirit of Newfoundland. It rises above bronze figures of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Royal Naval Reserve, Merchant Marine, and Forestry Corps. The monument is in Downtown St. John's and was an easy walk from our Hotel. It's located near the harbour where troops departed and returned from the war and it remains an important site of remembrance. Across the street you'll find a monument to the 2 iconic dog breeds named for this Province - Newfoundland and Labrador.

We did the combination tour while in St. John's which is a 3 hour tour. Most of that time is spent…read moretraveling between the stops we made. We went to Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, downtown St. John's, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower & Quidi Vidi. I appreciated the breadth of Brendan's knowledge about St. John's & Newfoundland in general. During the drive he would tell us interesting historical facts & stories. I do wish we'd had more time at each stop. The longest time we had was at Cape Spear, about 25 minutes. Hubby & I only had enough time to go up to the gift shop, take some pictures of the lighthouse & views. It would have been nice to get a chance to hike around some more. Also the van we were transported in fit 4 couples comfortably but it looked kind of worn. Some of the upholstery on the backs of the seats was fraying & the van smelled a bit musty. There was another tour group shadowing us & their bus looked much larger & newer so I was wishing we'd been in a nice bus like that. Other than that though, I would say the tour was enjoyable. The price of the tour was fair.

Very disappointed in this tour. I went on it to learn about the history of St. John's... cause you…read moreknow it has a long, vivid history. What we got was some guy driving us around in a van - except it wasn't near as creepy as that sentence sounds. We received a few tidbits of information, but a lot more bad jokes. Just avoid it.

Tried some of the food. We weren't a huge fan of the cod…read moretongue and the fish cakes. Beers are excellent and place is very cool to hang out at. Wasnt a fan of the cocktails. Lots of great souvenirs for the brewery.

Famous for their beer made with water from icebergs, Quidi Vidi Brewery attracts many. Along the…read morewater, its green building reflects off of the crystal water making for amazing photo opps. Walking inside around 7pm on a Monday in July, I got a table for one right away. Within minutes, I was ordering a flight of four different sour ales. (They have six or so on the draft menu.) My favorite was the guava sour ale! To eat, I got the shrimp salad, which was really tasty! It comes with two skewers of shrimp, each with five pieces of grilled shrimp.

We came here for my wife's birthday (at the time, fiancé), and it turned out to be an absolute…read moreblast -- easily one of the highlights of our trip! The crew was amazing and so memorable, making the whole experience even better. The views along the coastline and out on the water were stunning, and we even made it all the way down to the beautiful Cape Spear. To top it off, we were lucky enough to spot a couple of whales, puffins and eagles during the trip -- truly unforgettable. If you're in St. John's, this is an absolute must-do experience. Highly recommend!

We were not disappointed!! Today we saw lots of puffins, a bald eagle, several northern Gannett…read more(looks like an albatross!) but the best part was seeing 2 humpback whales who came up to the boat. They even rubbed their backs under the boat and nudged us some. Several times they poked their noses out of the water, flapped a fin like a wave, and brought their tails out of the water, we got sprayed by there blowhole. And they stayed around the boat. Outstanding. The crew was serious about safety and even provided a squirt of sunscreen. The history, humor, and Screech-in ceremony were certainly memorable. Definitely recommend this group!

A beautiful old church that is open for tours during the day. We were greeted by a friendly lady…read morewho gave us a beautiful tour of the altar area. Highly recommend this as a stop. If you are walking from a Cruise Ship be prepared to climb some pretty steep streets but, it is well worth it.

Boat leaves on time. Bathrooms available. Boat moves quite quickly so if you have a history of sea…read moresickness would not recommend as we went on a relatively non-windy day and the boat was still rocking like crazy. Didn't see any whales but it was a great water tour of the coast and first experience to see puffins. Alcohol available onboard for purchase. Didn't get wet so cameras work well. Can bring big backpacks.

Make sure you book a reservation in advance. They picked us up at our hotel. The experience was…read moreamazing we saw puffins, birds, and whales . It comes down to service and how well the experience was which was amazing. Highly recommend

Whenever I visit St. John's, which is never often enough, I always make a point of stopping by Wild…read moreThings on Water Street. It's one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable places in town to get the lay of the land (and sea!), with helpful staff and a wonderful selection of handmade crafts, gifts, and keepsakes.

My go-to shop in St. John's for Newfoundland souvenirs and gifts! I am always impressed by their…read morefantastic selection and wonderful customer service. Highly recommended - a must-see for anyone in town!

We really enjoyed the outdoor tour of the archeological dig at the Colony of Avalon. There were…read morealso displays in the visitor centre and we were able to see the archeologist's lab on the 2nd floor prior to the outdoor tour. The tour ended on a high note at the reproduction old kitchen.