Andy Z

This is a UNESCO World Heritage site that demonstrates evidence of continental drift. As such, there are a broad variety of terrains and drastically different landscapes. There are tons of beautiful hikes and other outdoor activities available. The drive in was gorgeous and it only gets better from there.

If planning a trip, I'd plan around closures (such as the Gros Morne summit being closed to protect wildlife in May and June this year). Even if certain parts of the park is closed, there are still plenty of things to do. I'd start every visit at the Discovery Center, where you can learn about the different geographical features of the park.

I would consider this one of the must-see sites in St. John's. The hill was the location of the last battle in the Seven Year’s War in North America and was later the location where Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal.

Tangible sites include the iconic Cabot Tower and the various British military instalments around the hill, such as the Queen's Battery Barracks and the various canons which are scattered around. While you can drive up the hill, if able, I would recommend walking instead, as there are various interesting tidbits around the different walking paths, such as the ruins of the old canteen.

Perhaps one of the most iconic tourist sites in St. John's. Parking is a tad hard to come by but it's not impossible. There are various food and snack vendors nearby and the location is also close to many hiking trails.

A cool microbrewery with a chill fast-casual vibe. The food is a hit or miss, I really liked the Buttermilk Fried Chicken (really juicy and served with delicious cornbread) but the Maverick Burger with Truffle Fries was really mediocre (patty was overcooked and fries tasted more rosemary than truffle).

The beers, however, are incredible. Really enjoyed the handcrafted lager.

A really cool spot to grab some skewers and other Japanese comfort foods. The skewers were a little dry but I really enjoyed the unagyu-don.