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Mount Pearl is the second-largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The city is located southwest of St. John's, on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. Mount Pearl is part of the St. John's metropolitan area, the 20th largest metropolitan area in Canada.
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1. Boyle Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
come along with me on a walking tour of the streets of the old seaport city of St John's and experience history coming alive.an historical and cultural event for all.
Reviewed By MarlaCToronto - Toronto
The perfect tour to give you the sense of the history of St. John's. Michael was very entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. Put this on your list if you have a couple of hours and enjoy walking tours.
2. Signal Hill
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
A hill overlooking St. John's Harbor which has been given "National Historic Site" status.
Reviewed By iloveCanadaEh - Puslinch, Canada
Pick a sunny calm day and enjoy the site and magnificent views. Otherwise bring a heavy jacket and hold on tightly to your children. It get very windy. Definitely worth the visit.
3. Lighthouse Picnics
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5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Paul K - Vancouver, Canada
Friends made a reservation well in advance (highly recommended, but they do try to accommodate if you show up without one), and we had a wonderful time. The hike out to the lighthouse was easy, there were lots of hollows to keep the wind away, and they supplied blankets. Beautiful scenery, very tasty sandwiches, orzo salad and chocolate ganache dessert. Homemade lemonade was delicious. Bring your camera!
4. Cape Spear Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Patti K - Caledon, Canada
Cape Spear is North Americas most easterly spot. During the month of July is peak season for Whales. You can sit on the shoreline at Cape Spear and see so many whales breaching its amazing. Its original Lighthouse began in 1836. The Cape Spear area was initially inhabited by the Beothuck Indians who went extinct in Newfoundland. The location even housed bunkers for the soldiers in World War 2. They are building a new ocean viewing platform & improving the facility hopefully the next time I’m back they will have it finished. I have included some pictures on the proposed look in my photos. You will see great views of the east Atlantic Ocean. If you get there early enough, you can see the first sunrise in North America. They have a nice gift shop there, you can also tour the first lighthouse & will give you guidance on what each room is for. A very historical field Trip. Starting Jan 1, 2018, Youth: Persons 6 to 17 years of age can get in for free.
5. Axtion Climb
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Carl154964 - St. John's, Canada
For all the daredevils and climbers under the age of 13, this is the place for you. Get on your harness and climb the different walls, tires, ladders and more. Then safely swing down. My son is 12 and just yesterday visited Axtion Climb with his two cousins who are visiting from Ontario. Axtion Climb is extremely exhilarating for kids, and an excellent bit of exercise. For the adults there are places to sit or just watch as your children have a great time. I would suggest going in the evening when it is less busy, and be sure to bring along a few bottles of water as they get very thirsty. They should wear a t-shirt, shorts, socks and sneakers.
6. East Coast Trail
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5 based on 392 reviews
Explore 26 Wilderness paths along North America's easternmost coastline. The East Coast Trail unites genuine Wilderness hiking with richly historic communities from Portugal Cove, to Cape St. Francis, to Cappahayden. There are over 300 kilometers of developed trail to explore. The paths of the East Coast Trail take you past towering cliffs and headlands, sea stacks, deep fjords, and a natural wave-driven geyser called the Spout. Experience abandoned settlements, Lighthouses, ecological reserves, seabird colonies, whales, icebergs, the world's southernmost caribou herd, historic sites, a 50-metre suspension bridge, two active archaeological dig sites, and many more attractions.
Reviewed By MC0959 - Toronto, Canada
All of the trails that we tackled were very enjoyable. The planking and steps, in certain areas did make the hikes more enjoyable. We walking in running shoes, so appreciated the areas where we walked on wire covered planks instead of muck. The coastline is...MoreHello there, Thank you for your kind review and words. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our trail. Those board walks definitely come in handy after rain, or other wet weather conditions. Come back again anytime. Best Regards,
7. Powles Head Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Gillian_M112 - Toronto, Canada
I had the amazing opportunity to stay out at the lighthouse for a week as my partner's father was the lighthouse keeper for decades. The lighthouse is now automated, but the family still lives On the property. The road leading up to the lighthouse is bumpy but, as with all the other Lighthouses in the area it is worth the drive for the views at the end. We never saw any moose, but saw whales about 20 feet from shore, seals, and some foxes.
8. Admiralty House Communications Museum
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3.5 based on 6 reviews
Located just outside St. John's in scenic Mount Pearl, Admiralty House Communications Museum will fascinate you with artifacts from the region's past, wireless communication and the tragedy of the S.S. Florizel. Enjoy fascinating, surprising, and once top secret stories. This historic building was originally constructed in 1915 by the Marconi Telegraph Co. during the First World War as the top secret H.M. Wireless Station for the British Royal Navy. This station, now the last standing of the 11 identical stations around the world, was built to intercept secret German naval transmissions, track icebergs and ships in distress.
Reviewed By Codiak! - British Columbia, Canada
The price is right for this museum as it is free -- though donations are accepted. The SS Florizel was a local maritime navel disaster and this museum showcases the Marconi House a ship cabin wherein 30 peopled holed up for 27 hours waiting to be rescued. Marconi's box kite, used in his wireless communications experiments on Signal Hill in St. John's, is also here with other communication memorabilia.
9. Grenfell House Museum
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Grenfell House is the restored residence of Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell. It is part of the Grenfell Historic Properties which also include The Grenfell Interpretation Centre, Grenfell Handicrafts, Tea House HIll & walking trail, the Dock House Museum and the Jordi Bonet Murrals at the Rontunda. Sir Wilfred was a young medical doctor who came to Newfoundland in 1892 and left behind a legacy of schools, orphanages, coop's and medical services, which still exits today.
Reviewed By Craig B - Owen Sound, Canada
You are best to visit this home after going to the Historical Properties main building and viewing the Grenfell exhibits. Lots of interesting period furniture, most of which belonged to the Grenfells. A beautiful sunlit porch. Interesting décor and explanations of living as a medical Mission family.
10. North Head Trail
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5 based on 78 reviews
An exhilarating hike featuring rugged coastal beauty, striking views, and historic sites. This challenging trail built by Parks Canada descends 500 ft and includes a narrow coastal path along the Narrows. Caution: This trail is not maintained by the Grand Concourse Authority. Steep cliffs and hazardous sections are common throughout and caution should be exercised at all times.
Reviewed By Krazy_Kanuks - Cambridge, Ontario
Starting at the visitor center, we decided to do the hike downhill as suggested when we were told there is nearly 1000 steps going from bottom to top, and that suits us just fine, although it does look daunting at the start. Really cool costal scenery, also saw the cruise ship come in making the harbor almost look small. Only comment is it is not a 1.7km trail it is really closer to 3.5 KM by the time you finish the north head trail and walk through the battery up a quite of few more stairs to get back to your car at the visitor center.
But who doesn't need the exercise of a good hike!
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