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Your Avalon journey

starts here.
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The Avalon Peninsula, where the sun first rises in North America, is home
to one of the oldest and most easterly cities on the continent – St. John’s.
Chock-full of whales, seabirds, nightlife, history, and ancient fossils,
there’s never a shortage of things to do.

transatlantic signal in 1901. Start in
The Battery, a charming assortment
of colourful homes scattered on the hilly
shore. Around every corner you’ll be
delighted with magnificent coastlines,
far-off lighthouses, and deep blue as
WHERE CITY MEETS SEA far as the eye can see. After, visit The
Rooms, the provincial archives, art
DAY 1 gallery, and museum. End your day by
Today, start by exploring downtown standing at the most easterly point in
St. John’s with its intricate boutiques, North America – Cape Spear Lighthouse
lively bars, and mouth-watering National Historic Site.
restaurants. Share a bite and have
a glass while listening to some toe- DAY 3
tapping tunes. If you’re hoping to take Head for the high seas and hop on a
home some local music, Fred’s on boat tour – the best way to view the
Duckworth Street has you covered. magnificent weaving coastline and
to come face-to-fin with a 30-tonne
DAY 2 humpback. Keep an eye on land and sky
Begin your day at famous Signal for puffins and other seabirds.
Hill – where Marconi received the first

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