Andy Z

This is a UNESCO World Heritage site that demonstrates evidence of continental drift. As such, there are a broad variety of terrains and drastically different landscapes. There are tons of beautiful hikes and other outdoor activities available. The drive in was gorgeous and it only gets better from there.

If planning a trip, I'd plan around closures (such as the Gros Morne summit being closed to protect wildlife in May and June this year). Even if certain parts of the park is closed, there are still plenty of things to do. I'd start every visit at the Discovery Center, where you can learn about the different geographical features of the park.

I would consider this one of the must-see sites in St. John's. The hill was the location of the last battle in the Seven Year’s War in North America and was later the location where Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal.

Tangible sites include the iconic Cabot Tower and the various British military instalments around the hill, such as the Queen's Battery Barracks and the various canons which are scattered around. While you can drive up the hill, if able, I would recommend walking instead, as there are various interesting tidbits around the different walking paths, such as the ruins of the old canteen.

Perhaps one of the most iconic tourist sites in St. John's. Parking is a tad hard to come by but it's not impossible. There are various food and snack vendors nearby and the location is also close to many hiking trails.

Having not grown up in the GTA, I really wanted to check out the Science Centre before it gets closed/moved. The exhibits are a tad dated but I would've loved this place if I was a child. There are tons of activities and interactive exhibits on topics ranging from the human body to outer space. We also watched a film about a sea turtle in the OMNIMAX theatre and it was a cool experience.

This place has unfortunately fallen on hard times as the building is badly in need of repair. You can no longer cross from the main entrance to the exhibit hall through the tunnel and instead you have to wait for shuttle buses. We went on the weekend and the line was very long (probably over a half hour wait). We walked outside instead but had to loop around because the direct outdoors path was also closed. I would recommend checking your employee benefits before coming as many of them offer discounted tickets to here.