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St John’s Travel Guide >>
Cananda Travel Guide
St. John's is the oldest city in Canada and one of the
oldest cities in North America, but it can seem
surprisingly young. Its roots date back almost five
centuries, yet it boasts an eclectic blend of
architectural styles and a modern, energetic atmosphere.
Built around its harbor—a natural fortress that drew
both naval commanders and the fishing industry—St.
John's has evolved from a fishing station to a thriving
port city with an exciting blend of interests. A glance
around St. John's Harbour will show you the city's
strengths: trans-Atlantic cruise ships and small tour
boats, docked fishing boats and long-liners, and loaded
supply ships that work in the offshore oil industry.
From the harbor, you can see the glass and steel of
office buildings, which are adjacent to the brick-walled
buildings that house trendy shops, bustling cafes and
restaurants. You can also see some of the most historic
churches in Canada, as well as cultural attractions
including The Rooms—a complex that towers over the
city's skyline, bringing together the provincial museum,
art gallery and archives. <Read More ... p>Visitors will
find great entertainment districts in the city's streets
and such outdoor attractions as amazing wildlife and
icebergs that drift by the rugged coastline. Just
outside the city, you can explore the rest of the
province, including the vast territory of Labrador.
St. John's continually reinvents itself. It has retained
something of a small-town feel by capping limits on the
height of new buildings, yet it is embracing new
economic strengths, particularly in tourism and offshore
oil development. As a trading port, it has always
welcomed newcomers while preserving its colorful and
unique history.
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