Ecclesiastical District
St. John's
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Popular places to visit
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
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? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Check out 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Things to do
Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in St Johns NL
Top hotels in Ecclesiastical District
Jag Boutique Hotel
Great as always
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Spotless room
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Clean and welcoming staff
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Capital Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
Clean room, helpful staff and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre
Everything was perfect.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ecclesiastical District
Georgestown
Georgestown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and St. John's Government House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rennies Mill
Though Rennies Mill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. John's Government House and The Rooms.
Downtown St. John's
The ample dining options and captivating 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.
Rabbittown
Rabbittown might not have many top sights, but The Rooms and Mary Brown's Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Churchill Park
While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador and Confederation Building.
