Fort William Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Fort William
Popular places to visit
George Street
Enjoy nights of singing, drinking, dancing and live music at the party capital of downtown St. John’s, two blocks of clubs and bars.
The Rooms
Browse the work of talented artists and dive into thousands of years of history at the largest cultural center in Newfoundland.
Port of St. John's
Explore the waterfront in St. John's with a trip to Port of St. John's. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
St. John's NL: Cape Spear & City Tour with Local Guide
St. John's Coastal Hike with Top Local Guide Deneen
4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)
Our pick of the best Fort William Hotel Deals
Quidi Vidi Escape
Jag Boutique Hotel
Beautiful room and staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
Great hotel
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Cleanliness at this hotel has improved a lot. I was told it was under new management and it shows. This was my 3 stay here where the fire alarm went off. This time at 2:20 am. False alarm which was a good thing.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Capital Hotel
The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. My room was nice. I ordered room service and my meal arrived very quickly and was great.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Alt Hotel St. John's
It needs more amenities like a fridge space for long term stays
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort William
The Battery
When in The Battery, you can plan a visit to Johnson Geo Centre and Port of St. John's, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bannerman
While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.
Rennies Mill
When in Rennies Mill, you can plan a visit to St. John's Government House and The Rooms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Georgestown
While Georgestown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Rooms and St. John's Government House.
Ecclesiastical District
If you're spending some time in Ecclesiastical District, The Rooms and Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are top sights worth seeing.
