St. Petersburg St. John's, abbreviation for St. John's. St. John's Harbour is the capital and economic, political and historical heart of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a dynamic city, with a lively nightlife. Its architectural heritage and cultural wealth attract visitors from all over the world. The people of St John's are known for their hospitality and friendliness and for their concern for the protection of their environment. St John's is considered by some as the oldest North American city founded by the English. The oldest incorporated city in Canada, Saint John is the only major city bordering the Bay of Fundy. Nowhere else in the Maritimes can you find the urban energy of a historic city against the backdrop of the natural vastness of an internationally recognized bay. The remarkable architecture of this port city offers an ideal setting for the stroller who explores its streets and the Market Square area, admiring the huge cruise ships that call and discovering good restaurants, interesting art galleries and fabulous shops. The famous Reversible Rapids are sure to surprise anyone watching the tides of the Bay of Fundy force the Saint John River to turn its course at its mouth. The New Brunswick Museum, its Great Whales Hall and its three floors of galleries have so much to teach you! Saint John's public market, the oldest uninterrupted market in North America, will charm you with its frame reminiscent of a ship's inverted hull. Children will be delighted to discover the wonders of the Cherry Brook Zoo. And for a cultural outing in the city, the elegant Imperial Theatre has a calendar full of shows presented in its splendid classical settingThe city of St John's has various tourist sites to see. Signal Hill Tower, Fort Amherst, Cape of Hope, Government House, the Newman Wine Vaults, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, and North Atlantic College are essential sites to visit. Tourists will learn about regional culture at the Rooms Gallery, Museum and Archives, the Newfoundland Museum, the Eastern Edge Gallery and the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador. The historic downtown churches of the Anglican Cathedral, St. Andrew's Anglican Church, St. John's Anglican Church and St. John's Anglican Church are all part of the city. St. Thomas, the Roman Catholic Basilica, St. Thomas Presbytery, St. Thomas Basilica, St. Thomas Basilica, St. Thomas Basilica, St. Thomas Basilica, St. Thomas Basilica. St. Andrews and the Gower Street Unified Church are also worth a visit. More cultural and fun, the Johnson GeoCenter, the Fluvarium and the Botanical Gardens on the university campus are places not to be missed. A clever mix of urban proximity and outdoor activities, Irving Natural Park has 11 km of trails. You will want to spend a day at Rockwood Park, one of the sites of the Stonehammer Geopark, the only geological park in the UNESCO-supported global geopark network in North America. History, nature, entertainment and culture on the Bay of Fundy - Saint John has a lot to offer!