Activities in Newfoundland & Labrador
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East Coast Trail
The epic East Coast Trail now stretches 220km from Fort Amherst in St John's south to Cappahayden; an additional 300km will be developed eventually. It is part easy coastal walking, part tough wilderness trail. Maps are available at Outfitter's (220 Water St), Downhome (303 Water St) and the trail website, which also has information on free weekly guided hikes. An excellent stretch runs along the coast from Cape Spear.
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St John's Haunted Hike
Explore the city's darkest corners, its folklore and paranormal activity on the super-popular St John's Haunted Hike, which is led by the black-caped Reverend Thomas Wyckham Jarvis Esq. He'll spook you with tales of headless captains, murderesses and other ghosts.
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Dee Jay Charters
For most boat tours, you need to head out of town to Petty Harbour or Witless Bay. The Dee Jay Charters boat sneaks into Quidi Vidi and makes a run down to Cape Spear in search of icebergs in June, whales in July and August and seabirds all season.
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Legend Tours
This award-winning operator covers St John's, Cape Spear and the Northeast Avalon Peninsula. The commentary is richly woven with humour and historical tidbits. Pick-up is from the Fairmont Hotel on Cavendish Sq.
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Tattoo
In midsummer, several dozen soldiers dressed as the 19th-century Royal Newfoundland Company perform a tattoo on O'Flaherty Field next to the interpretive center. It wraps up with the firing of historic cannons.
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Grand Concourse
The Grand Concourse is an ambitious 95km-long network of trails all over town and linking St John's with nearby Mt Pearl and Paradise via downtown sidewalks, trails, river corridors and old railway beds.
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British Island Tours
These tours from aboard a double-decker bus include Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi. Pick-up is from the Fairmont Hotel on Cavendish Sq and Mile One Stadium.
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