Fort William
St. John's
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Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cape Spear Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
Top hotels in Fort William
Jag Boutique Hotel
Nice staff, clean and modern hotel, nicest hotel in St Johns.
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Always our #1 choice
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Didn’t like the fact the parking cost underground for the Alt wasn’t covered by Hotel. Parking was 15$ daily . Was suprised they didn’t have any parking of there own
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
The staff was lovely and the room was lovely
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Crossroads Inn & Suites
The room was not properly cleaned previously before our stay. There was an empty toilet paper roll on the bathroom floor, fridge had dried up liquids in it, sunflower seed on the floor .. and we only had two towels.
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Disappointed that I had to pay for parking which I didnt realize was in place. We were on the 5th floor and had to go to 2nd floor for ice, otherwise everything was ok
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort William
The Battery
When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quidi Vidi
You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.
