St. John's & the Avalon, Newfoundland
North America's Oldest City Edge
Jellybean row houses, icebergs, whales, and the easternmost point of the continent.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why St. John's & the Avalon, Newfoundland.
Colorful 'jellybean' row houses on hills.
Iceberg and whale watching in season.
Cape Spear — North America's easternmost point.
Lively pubs and Newfoundland music.
Wild Atlantic culture and scenery.
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St. John's tumbles down hills in jellybean-colored row houses above a historic harbor — with icebergs and whales offshore, the continent's easternmost cape nearby, and some of Canada's warmest hospitality (and liveliest pubs).
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Safety Overview
St. John's & the Avalon, Newfoundland
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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Before You Travel
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