Colourful Communities in St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland, St. John`s, Newfoundland
The capital of Newfoundland is a vibrant city with colourful neighbourhoods and dynamic, friendly people. The city has a rich history that begins on its edge, in聽Signal Hill, and permeates throughout many parts of its core. You鈥檒l need a few days to explore all that St. John鈥檚 has to offer, but once you have, this city will stay in your heart for a long time.
Established by the British in 1497, St. John鈥檚 is the oldest community in Canada. The best place to begin your exploration of this charming city is in its historic downtown. The homes here are collectively called Jelly Bean Row. That makes you think it鈥檚 just one street, but it鈥檚 not. Victorian era row houses, painted in a multitude of colours, take over many of St. John鈥檚 hilly downtown streets. It feels as if you could spend an entire day wandering the neighbourhoods and never see the same colour twice. It鈥檚 a very fun place to explore.
Near the bottom of the hill are the popular George and Water Streets where heritage buildings have been repurposed as restaurants, pubs and shops. The streets have been converted into pedestrian walkways making the area feel very welcome. Although it was quiet on a rainy afternoon when we visited, the area came alive at night. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Established by the British in 1497, St. John鈥檚 is the oldest community in Canada. The best place to begin your exploration of this charming city is in its historic downtown. The homes here are collectively called Jelly Bean Row. That makes you think it鈥檚 just one street, but it鈥檚 not. Victorian era row houses, painted in a multitude of colours, take over many of St. John鈥檚 hilly downtown streets. It feels as if you could spend an entire day wandering the neighbourhoods and never see the same colour twice. It鈥檚 a very fun place to explore.
Near the bottom of the hill are the popular George and Water Streets where heritage buildings have been repurposed as restaurants, pubs and shops. The streets have been converted into pedestrian walkways making the area feel very welcome. Although it was quiet on a rainy afternoon when we visited, the area came alive at night. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Colourful Communities in St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland
Guide Location: Canada » St. John`s
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Canada » St. John`s
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Jelly Bean Row
- Signal Hill
- George
- Water
- Quidi Vidi
- The Gut
- Christian鈥檚 Pub
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