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Colourful jellybean houses on the Atlantic
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About St. John's
St. John's narrow row houses painted in jewel tones climb steep hills to a working fishing harbor. The city's Irish heritage shines in pubs and music venues. Cape Spear offers dramatic clifftop views.
Best months to visit
Year-round
Things to do in St. John's
Explore downtown's colorful row houses and cobblestone streets
Visit Cape Spear for dramatic Atlantic cliffs and lighthouse
Whale watch for humpbacks and icebergs (April-June)
Experience the city's Irish pub culture and live music
Hike the East Coast Trail with ocean vistas
Tour the Signal Hill historic site overlooking the harbor
Weather by month
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January
1C
Cold, with regular rainfall.
February
0C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
1C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
5C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
9C
Cold, with some rainy days.
June
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
July
19C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
August
20C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
October
12C
Cool, with some rainy days.
November
7C
Cold, with some rainy days.
December
3C
Cold, with some rainy days.
St. John's clings to a steep harbour on the easternmost edge of North America, its rowbark houses painted in jellybean colours against grey Atlantic skies. It's the closest European-feeling city on the continent, with a centuries-old fishing culture, a famously lively pub strip on George Street, and icebergs and whales passing close to shore each spring. Signal Hill rises above it all, offering sweeping views over the city and out to sea.
Best areas to stay in St. John's
Downtown / George Street
The colourful, hilly historic core with the city's famous pub strip, restaurants and harbourfront.
Signal Hill
A hilltop national historic site with trails, views and a small visitor centre overlooking the harbour entrance.
The Battery
A cluster of brightly painted fishing houses clinging to the cliffs at the harbour mouth, with iconic photo views.
Quidi Vidi
A small fishing village within city limits, home to a popular brewery and a scenic lake loop.
Getting to St. John's
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Flights
St. John's International Airport has direct flights from Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and seasonal routes to the UK and Ireland.
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From London
~2.5-3 hours by air from Toronto; ~5 hours direct from London (seasonal).
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Getting around
The downtown core is walkable but hilly; a car is useful for reaching Signal Hill, the Battery and coastal trails.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit St. John's?
June to August offers the best weather, with iceberg season typically running April to June and whale watching strongest June to August.
Is George Street really that lively?
Yes — this short downtown street is packed with pubs and live traditional music most nights, especially on weekends.
Can I really see icebergs from St. John's?
During peak iceberg season (spring), they sometimes drift close enough to be visible from shore, and boat tours head out to get closer views.
What is Signal Hill?
A hilltop national historic site overlooking the Narrows, with walking trails, the site of the first transatlantic wireless signal, and panoramic city and ocean views.
What food is St. John's known for?
Fresh seafood — particularly cod, scallops and snow crab — alongside Newfoundland specialties like fish and brewis and toutons, often paired with a local Screech rum.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Saw three icebergs from the cliffs near Signal Hill and went whale watching the next day — felt like a completely different world from the rest of Canada.
Conor B. · June 2024
★★★★★
George Street at night was exactly as lively as promised — live music in nearly every pub. The jellybean houses are even more colourful in person.
Theresa O. · August 2023
★★★★☆
Hiked the East Coast Trail just outside the city and had dramatic ocean views the whole way. Weather changed four times in one afternoon — pack layers.
Marcus D. · September 2024
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