3 Best Landmarks in St. John's, NL

"Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site is a landmark lighthouse surrounded by trails, offering panoramic viewpoints of the surrounding area. It is protected as a National Historic Site for its age and construction, and its role as a gun battery during World War II. Spear Lighthouse is the oldest surviving structure in Newfoundland and Labrador. Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site is also known as Canada's easternmost point, offering excellent views of unusual seabirds, whales, and icebergs. Additionally, Cape Spear is a starting point for multi-day East Coast Trail hikes. The Lighthouse National Historic Site has free parking.

"Signal Hill National Historic Site was designated as the citadel for St. John's during its first construction period in the late 18th century. The highest point, Ladies' Lookout, is 167 m (548 ft) high. The majority of Signal Hill, including Cabot Tower, is designated a National Historic Site. During the 19th century, Signal Hill was manned specifically during the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War. A second construction period in Signal Hill's history saw the construction of the Queen's Battery Barracks, which has been completely restored to the period of 1862. Signal Hill Tattoo showcases the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Foot from 1812, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band from 1795, and the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of 1917. The visitor centre is open during the tourist season and features interactive exhibits, a film about the site's military and communications history, and the history of St. John's, along with a cafe.

"Mary Brown's Centre is an indoor arena and entertainment venue that opened in May 2001, replacing Memorial Stadium. At full capacity, the arena can seat 7,000 people. The arena is currently home to the Newfoundland Rogues of the BSL, the St. John's Jr. Caps of the SJJHL, the St. John's Sr. Caps of the AESHL, and the Newfoundland Regiment of the QMJHL. The building was originally home to the St. John's Maple Leafs of the American Hockey League. The arena became the home to the St. John's Edge of the National Basketball League of Canada beginning with the 2017–18 season, bringing professional basketball to St. John's. The arena hosts the annual Herder Memorial Trophy tournament, the largest hockey tournament in the province. It hosted the 2002 AHL All-Star Game and the 2014 AHL All-Star Game, in which the AHL All-Stars faced Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League.