Luxury holidays in St John's

Newfoundland & Labrador’s capital stands sentry at Newfoundland’s eastern edge. Wrapped in wilderness and edged by the Atlantic, St John’s brings together surf, turf and urban appeal. Dining and drinking spots are in strong supply around this sociable city — a fitting footnote to days otherwise defined by outdoorsy adventures, whether cruising the coastline, beach-hopping or hiking along windswept, verdant trails.

When to go

Spring and fall have a quiet charm but bring variable weather. Icebergs float by from late May into June;before peak whale-watching season takes over till August, when St John’s is at its warmest and sunniest.

Getting there

  • Planes

    St John’s International Airport is your nearest runway, with direct flights from within the Continent and even a handful from the UK and France. Otherwise, you’ll need a connecting route.

  • Automobiles

    On a short break to St John’s, there’s enough within this harborside city to entertain on foot; for longer sojourns, you’ll want a set of wheels.