Title: Avalon Peninsula Travel Guide: Best of Avalon Peninsula, Canada Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Avalon Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Avalon-Peninsula-Hotels.d553248635976468434.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Avalon Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Avalon-Peninsula-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635976468434.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Avalon Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Avalon-Peninsula.d553248635976468434.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Avalon Peninsula Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Avalon-Peninsula.d553248635976468434.Car-Hire-Guide)[Avalon Peninsula Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Avalon-Peninsula.d553248635976468434.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Avalon Peninsula Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74807-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74807-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg) ![Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74801-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74801-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg) ![Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74809-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74809-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg) ![Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74805-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74805-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg) ![Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74803-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism / Barrett and MacKay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74803-Newfoundland-And-Labrador.jpg) ## Visit Avalon Peninsula Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Avalon Peninsula ![Johnson Geo Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88179-Johnson-Geo-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown St. John's 4.5/5(7 area reviews) The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown St. John's. A stop by George Street or Atlantic Place might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Downtown-St-Johns.dx6355173) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central While Central isn't home to many top sights, Mary Brown's Centre and George Street are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Pennywell.dx885083473273069568) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e94c1f34147277b4d0718a02a5672a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End If you're spending some time in West End, Village Shopping Centre and Lester's Farm Market are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-West-End.dx553248635976400464) ![Cabot Tower showing general coastal views and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88207-Cabot-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Quidi Vidi You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Quidi Vidi. You might want to make time for a stop at Quidi Vidi Lake or Signal Hill National Historic Site. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Quidi-Vidi.dx6258719) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/478e195eb31d43c681f1d0b25f4e8d3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Battery When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Signal Hill National Historic Site, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Battery.dx553248635976386303) ![The Rooms featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88160-The-Rooms.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ecclesiastical District If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Masonic Temple are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Ecclesiastical-District.dx885093320418832384) - Top hotels in Avalon Peninsula - Top Holiday Rentals in Avalon Peninsula ![Jag Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10100000/10090100/10090079/w6000h3986x0y7-0cf5ccb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jag Boutique Hotel 115 George Street West St. John's NL Stay at this luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,996 reviews) Absolutely beautiful loved it Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=10090079&PinnedHotelID=10090079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468434) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=10090079&PinnedHotelID=10090079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468434) ![Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22680000/22672900/22672900/bea93285_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel 227 Kenmount Road St. John's NL £68 17 Jan - 18 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,258 reviews) The heater/air conditioner would make a weird rattling noise whenever it started and would quiet down after a couple minutes. It was a little bit startling a couple times an hour. Forgot to mention it to staff so 'My bad' on that. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026&selected=22672900&PinnedHotelID=22672900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468434) ![Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20154400/20154318/0a3c3df2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites 34 Jetstream Avenue St. John's NL £88 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,309 reviews) Good place will stay again Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=20154318&PinnedHotelID=20154318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976468434) [See all 530 properties in Avalon Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F01%2F2026&endDate=14%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635976468434) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Water Street Condos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22970000/22961600/22961585/3249ea2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Water Street Condos 204 Water Street St. John's NL Stay at this condo in St. John's. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Atlantic Place and Leyton Gallery of Fine ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews) Clean, spacious and well appointed for extended stays. Easy and friendly communication with the host. Perfect location to walk to local shops, bars and restaurants. Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Hotels-Water-Street-And-HarborGate-Condos.h22961585.Hotel-Information) ![Comerford's Ocean View Efficiency Units](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/670000/664400/664314/25ace9d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comerford's Ocean View Efficiency Units 272 Conception Bay Highway Holyrood NL Stay at this business-friendly condo in Holyrood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (181 reviews) Great spot. Very clean Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Hotels-Comerfords-Ocean-View-Efficiency-Units.h664314.Hotel-Information) ![Downtown Executive w Fireplace & Location](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27097200/27097179/4cbee88f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Downtown Executive w Fireplace & Location St John's NL Stay at this apartment in St. John's. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Colonial Building and Longshoremen's Protective ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews) Cute, cozy & roomy, well equiped suite. Hostess is amazing - itroduced us to our new best friends and steered to local entertainment and good pubs. The funest part of the city very walkable from the unit ( a bit hilly). We're already thinking of a return. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Hotels-Downtown-Executive-W-Fireplace-Location.h27097179.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Avalon Peninsula](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635976468434&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/George-Street-St-Johns.d6215743.Attraction) ![The Rooms showing theatre scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88176-The-Rooms.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Rooms Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Rooms-Downtown-St-Johns.d6141221.Attraction) ![Cape Spear Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/63b2a195322befb57692fe702a69c55b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Spear Lighthouse You can learn about the history of St. John's with a stop at Cape Spear Lighthouse. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Spear-Lighthouse-St-Johns.d6300035.Attraction) ![Signal Hill which includes general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88139-Signal-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signal Hill National Historic Site Retrace historic moments of this landmark hill, the site of wartime defenses and where the first transatlantic wireless signal was received. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Signal-Hill-National-Historic-Site-St-Johns.d6141229.Attraction) ![Cape Spear National Historic Site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c396bbfbf0b2960c1c9be47f557fd412.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Spear National Historic Site Explore the great outdoors at Cape Spear National Historic Site, a lovely green space in St. John's. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Spear-National-Historic-Site-St-Johns.d6141237.Attraction) ![Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fcea86607f4b03cebee7212bbff38982.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is just one of the places to see in St. John's, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basilica-Cathedral-Of-St-John-The-Baptist-Ecclesiastical-District.d6231380.Attraction) ## Cities near Avalon Peninsula ![St. John\'s](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/88000/88099-St-Johns.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St. John's ![Photo by Joanne Dray-Byrne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fb06498c5372879c9a7fef29e1dcd8b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Holyrood ![Photo by Bash Mac](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f5665edf9d6fdd673d4286e9d5bf0c29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portugal Cove - St. Philips ![Photo by Bash Mac](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/18b57e2c2f3720104216b2f40aa71c39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dildo - Cities near Avalon Peninsula - Places of interest [Placentia](https://expedia.co.uk/Placentia.dx58137)[St. John's](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns.dx181832)[Holyrood](https://expedia.co.uk/Holyrood.dx601776)[Portugal Cove - St. Philips](https://expedia.co.uk/Portugal-Cove-St-Philips.dx6046645)[Dildo](https://expedia.co.uk/Dildo.dx6290243)[Whitbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitbourne.dx6292806)[Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Petty-Harbour-Maddox-Cove.dx6297321)[Tors Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Tors-Cove.dx6297337)[Bay Roberts](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Roberts.dx6297346)[Greens Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Greens-Harbour.dx6297372)[Arnold's Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Arnolds-Cove.dx6341524)[Bareneed](https://expedia.co.uk/Bareneed.dx6341525)[Mount Carmel](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Carmel.dx6346672)[Salmonier Nature Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Salmonier-Nature-Park.dx3000008943)[Trepassey](https://expedia.co.uk/Trepassey.dx3000045615)[Ferryland](https://expedia.co.uk/Ferryland.dx3000382556)[Bay Bulls](https://expedia.co.uk/Bay-Bulls.dx3000388997)[Cupids](https://expedia.co.uk/Cupids.dx3000391012)[Fermeuse](https://expedia.co.uk/Fermeuse.dx3000394997)[Pouch Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Pouch-Cove.dx3000431240)[Lower Island Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Lower-Island-Cove.dx3000431245)[Grates Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Grates-Cove.dx3000431247)[Ochre Pit Cove](https://expedia.co.uk/Ochre-Pit-Cove.dx3000464176)[Conception Bay South](https://expedia.co.uk/Conception-Bay-South.dx3000470073) - [Cape Spear Lighthouse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Spear-Lighthouse-St-Johns.d6300035.Attraction) - [Signal Hill National Historic Site ](https://expedia.co.uk/Signal-Hill-National-Historic-Site-St-Johns.d6141229.Attraction) - [Dildo Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dildo-Harbour-Dildo.d6290373.Attraction) - [Fort Amherst ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Amherst-St-Johns.d6258701.Attraction) - [Dildo Area Interpretation Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dildo-Area-Interpretation-Centre-Dildo.d553248621562271147.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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