What to do and see in St. John's, Newfoundland: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

An authentic 3 hour experience on the water and wharf in historic Quidi Vidi Village located 5 mins from downtown St. John’s. On the water you can look for whales, icebergs, Cabot Tower and Cape Spear and try your hand at fishing. Then it’s back to the wharf to be entertained by locals telling a few yarns, learn how to clean and gut a fish and enjoy a feed of fish and chips right on the spot.

Hop on hop off bus tour that provides live guided tours of St. John's. St. John’s Hop On Hop off has 10 stops that are conveniently located near all major attractions and landmarks including; downtown, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Village and Cape Spear. Hop on hop off gives you the freedom to see St. John’s at your own pace, while experiencing Newfoundland storytelling on board.

Since 1982, McCarthy's Party has specialized in delivering tours of Newfoundland and Labrador. Committed to providing you with an authentic experience, we offer a total immersion in the culture - Newfoundland and Labrador style. Visiting people in their homes, chatting with fishermen, enjoying teas and lunches with community groups... whale watching, puffin and iceberg sighting, experiencing the culture... learning about the way of life, the language of the sea and the songs of the ocean Our slogan "Let The Locals Be Your Guide" sums up one of the great qualities of our escorted tours. Our guides grew up in the province and are the best source for information on the culture, history, music and language that make this area so unique. They know off the beaten path locations where our groups see the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Newfoundland. Your local guide will provide you with an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be both educational and thoroughly enjoyable

Newfoundland's traditional music store since 1939. Large selection of Newfoundland CDs and DVDs. Also musical instruments, including harmonicas, accordions, bodhrans, guitars, mandolins, ukes and of course made-in-Newfoundland shakers and ugly sticks. Friendly, laid-back, helpful staff. Find out what's happening on the St. John's music scene.

Museum featuring historical and artistic artifacts pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.

A hill overlooking St. John's Harbor which has been given "National Historic Site" status.

A tower built at the highest point of Signal Hill, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, the Johnson GEO CENTRE takes you deep underground to experience the story of planet Earth. Discover our planet's incredible history, get the real story behind the sinking of the Titanic, learn about the volcanoes, earthquakes and natural forces that shape the very ground beneath our feet, and so much more. Explore the interactive exhibits on your own or join our interpreters on a guided tour. The kids will love playing in the Hibernia KidsPlace and experiencing our multimedia film complete with rain and lightning. You can all enjoy lunch at our onsite cafe and take home unique keepsakes from GEO GIFTS. Then, take your learning outside with a walk through our GEO VISTA PARK. At the Johnson GEO CENTRE, we'll show you Earth from the inside, out! The GEO CENTRE is wheelchair accessible and offers free, off-street parking. Bus parking also available.

MUN Botanical Garden is the province's only botanical garden and consists of 44 hectares of cultivated gardens and nature trails, surrounding beautiful Oxen Pond. The trails and flower gardens are open daily, May - November. The Garden was established in 1971 as a center for botanical, horticultural and environmental research and education, and has been developed to display plants native to the province, cultivated plants suitable to the local climate and to provide access to a native habitats through a system of hiking trails. Recognized for advancing and enriching sustainable relationships among people, plants and the environment, the Garden seeks to foster an appreciation of Newfoundland's natural history in the development and future of the university and the province. The Botanical Garden is located at 306 Mount Scio Road, just minutes from downtown St. John's and north of the main Memorial University of Newfoundland campus. It is located within Pippy Park.