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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Walking on Water - 90min Downtown St. John's Tour
St. John's Local Pub Tour & History Lesson
Award Winning 4 Hr Tour w Come From Away star* (lunch included)
Top hotels in Fort William
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
"Staff were super friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and perfect welcoming temperature. The pool/slide/hot tub was very popular with the kids. Only downside was no complimentary breakfast like majority of other hotel stays- but there was an on-site Cafe and restaurant."
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
"Excellent Hotel for the price point. A little out of the way from the tourist areas but never waited longer than 2 minutes for Ubers. Room was spacious, clean and had plenty of amenities a traveller would need. No Breakfast available but there is a Denny’s attached to the Hotel. Lobby Coffee was ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre by IHG
"beautiful"
Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton St. John's Airport
"Nice and Cleaned.and the front desk from philippines is nice and helpfull"
Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2026
The Guv’nor
"Very clean and well laid out. Superb breakfast. Very happy and helpful owner. My top recommendation. Ted"
Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2026
Jag Boutique Hotel
"I like the energy and vibe of the hotel. The staff were excellent."
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Fort William
Downtown St. John's
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip.
Central
While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Churchill Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Churchill Park and surrounding area, you can visit Confederation Building and St. John's Government House.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing.
