Founded in 1497 and has attracted explorers, pirates, soliders and inventors, there is nowhere in the world quite like St John's. This remote port on Canada's easternmost shores is steeped in history with lots to offer each visitor. Paddle around the icebergs, whale-watch from a cliff top, climb the steeped streets and drive to the top of Signal Hill for spectacular views, St John's has it all. The locals of this city, also refferred to as 'townies' are a lively mix of Anglo, Irish, French and Aboriginal heritage and bring a really sense of flavour to the town, first time visitor's may strain to understand the local lingo and centuries-old syaings but the universal language of laughter is a common ground in this town. Sampling the local cusine of St John's is also a must try doughboys, salt fish and brewis and toutons.
Whale watching & Iceberg spotting
For a first time visitor to St John's this is a must do. Witness the worlds largest concentration of humpback whales, steam through the passageway of 12,000 year old Greenland icebergs and view elegant sea birds. This tour showcase's the beauty of St John's and the surrounding environment, get a true insight into the land whos charisma and hospitality attracts visitors from all other the globe.
Signal Hill
This historic site celebrates the rich communications and military history of Signal Hill and sits amidst a spectacular view of St. John's and the sea. Signal Hill was the reception point of the first transatlantic wireless signal by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901, as well as the site of harbour defences for St. John's from the 18th century to the Second World War. Enjoy a performance of the 19th-century military drills by the Signal Hill Tattoo (in season), or take a hike from the summit along the coast and harbour entrance.
Halloween Mardi Gras
St John's Halloween Mardi Gras event is historically popular, and proves that its not only New Orleans that can throw a Mardi Gras festival. The entire George street is transformed into the largest costume party in the country, with live music, food stalls and a fantastic atmosphere, this is a fantastic way to soak in the culture of St John's.
St John's has a humid continental climate, with cool to warm summers and relatively mild winters. Februrary is the coldest month, with August being the warmest.
Please find below the average highs and low temperatures in degrees Celsius.
January: -8.6 to -1
February: -9 to -1.5
March: -6 to 1
April: -2 to 5
May: 1 to 10
June: 6 to 16
July: 10 to 20
August: 11 to 20
September: 8 to 16
October: 3 to 10
November: -1 to 6
December:-5 to 1
