St. John’s is a much larger port than some of the others we’ve stopped at. We were able to dock right at the port and didn’t have to tender ashore, which is much more convenient. It’s quick and easy to get on and off without waiting.
We decided to hike to Signal Hill, a Canadian national landmark famous for being the location that received the first ever transatlantic wireless signal. It also has stunning views.
On the way there, however, we happened upon a park along the coast that also had some great views, and some interesting sculptures of dogs. The Newfoundland and Labrador dog breeds originated here.
The hike to Signal Hill was a bit challenging (a lot of “UP hill”) and we noticed it had an interesting mix of interesting architecture and nature.
Once at the top, we had great views of the harbor and the city. It seemed to be a pretty popular hike. Despite the climb, there were plenty of folks of all ages walking up to enjoy the views and the perfect weather.
We really enjoyed our day in St. John’s and decided that it would be a great city to visit another time. Like so many of the places we’ve visited during the cruise, we felt like we just had a taste of what the area has to offer.
And tomorrow, we are at sea for our last “sea day”. Our last stop before Boston will be Halifax, Nova Scotia.