Timeline
15:51
Grab a drink and a snack at The Ship Pub & Kitchen. It is a local pub with live music, open mic events, or trivia nights depending on the night. The hours are Tu-Su 12:00-03:00; Mo 09:00-18:00.
16:06
Walk 45 minutes East to Signal Hill. This National Historic Site majestically overlooks the city. The hill was the last stand of the French army in North America during the Seven Years War. Cabot Tower, built in 1897, stands at the summit.
16:36
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:36, casting a golden light that starts about 15:46.
17:06
Walk 14 minutes ENE to Bannerman Park. This urban park has large grassy areas and a few small flower beds. Near a small bandstand, there is a life-size statue of a girl sitting on a park bench tying her ice skates. A building shaped like a fort sits nearby.
Local tip
Signal Hill is a 45-minute walk East from the Former St. Michaels Convent. The walk is steady and offers great views. Check the route if you are not familiar with the path.
Check before you go
- The Ship Pub & Kitchen is open Tu-Su 12:00-03:00; Mo 09:00-18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. John's (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).