14 best things to do in St. John?s with kids
PHOTO: Courtesy of Jon Joy, Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism
1. Hunt for icebergs
When you think of Newfoundland, icebergs likely come to mind. This iceberg hotspot has dubbed a stretch along its northern and eastern coasts Iceberg Alley. The alley boasts 10,000-year-old, melting glacial giants from Greenland that arrive every spring, survive for a few months and can be seen from land and by boat. Boat trips from downtown St. John?s offer close but safe viewing of these natural wonders, which are each a unique size and shape and range in colour from dazzling shades of white to aquamarine. Heated cabins on narrated tour boats (and lots of snacks) are recommended for families travelling with kids. They’ll love watching their parents become honorary Newfoundlanders during lively screeching in ceremonies, which involve a shot of rum and kissing a cod (or maybe a puffin stuffy). Depending on the season, tour boats prowl the ocean in search of humpback whales and seabirds. Find out more about Iceberg Quest. Photo: Courtesy of Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism
2. Fall in love with puffins
The Atlantic puffin is Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial bird, which means that puffin paraphernalia abounds in gift shops across the province. Introduce your family to the real thing, usually between May and mid-September, when the quirky birds come in from the ocean where they winter to nest and breed on the rocky shores of the islands. While boat trips out of St. John?s go...
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