St John's Attractions
For more than 500 years St. John's has been visited by European explorers, adventurers, soldiers
and pirates. St. John's, the provincial capital, is the economic and cultural centre for Newfoundland
and Labrador.
First discovered in 1497 by John Cabot and later claimed as the first permanent settlement
in North America for the British Empire by Sir Humphrey Gilbert, St. John's has a rich and
colourful history. St. John's offers an enticing combination of old world charm, unique architectural,
historic and natural attractions, top notch facilities and services, and is located in close
proximity to spectacular coastlines, historic villages and a diverse selection of wildlife.
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