Places worth the detour in St. John's
11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of St. John's, Canada, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Cape Spear. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 11, ranked 11
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historic church in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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4.Masjid-an-Noor, Newfoundland
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mosque in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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5.Fort Amherst
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Fort in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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6.The Rooms
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Art gallery, the provincial archives and the provincial museum. in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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9.Johnson Geo Centre
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Geological museum in Newfoundland, Canada
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10.Fort Amherst Lighthouse
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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11.Quidi Vidi Brewing Company
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Brewing company in Quidi Vidi, a community enclave in St. John's, NL Canada









