As North America’s oldest city, St. John’s has a rich story to tell. Archaeologists discovered remains of Viking villages on the northeastern coast dating back to 1000 AD. The Basques established whaling camps here long before Columbus discovered the Americas. And natives roamed the landscape prior to that, making the Beothuk, Innu, and Inuit amongst the oldest native tribes known to exist in North America.
All this culture can be found amongst some of North America’s most picturesque landscapes and views. Robust waves roll in from the North Atlantic and crash against the craggy shores, often likened to the coasts of Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales. Icebergs drift by quietly in the spring, heading south after breaking away from the northern seas. Mighty humpback whales swim north in search of food. These majestic sights can be just a stone’s throw away from your St. John’s home.