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ST.JOHN'S BRIEF:

St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland & Labrador and the largest city in the province. It surrounds a narrow landlocked harbor on the east coast of the Avalon Peninsula. It is at the extreme eastern end of Newfoundland and the most easterly city in North America. It is the main financial and commercial centre for Newfoundland & Labrador

St. John's,has experienced a long and colourful history. Europeans commenced frequenting this harbour during the latter part of the Italian renaissance period around the beginning of the sixteenth century. St. John's because of its harbour and proximity to the fishing grounds, gained prominence as a commercial trading outpost for the Basques, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and English engaged in the fishery along the western side of the North Atlantic.

St. John's is known as the oldest city founded by Europeans in North America. St. John's is so old that much of its history is steeped in legend. Tradition declares that the city earned its name when explorer John Cabot became the first European to sail into its harbour, on June 24, 1497 - the feast day of St. John the Baptist.

St. John's retains an Old World charm with its narrow, winding streets similar to those in London and much architecture resembles that found in small Irish towns. The City is also rich in parks and natural areas. Signal Hill and Cape Spear offer spectacular ocean vistas and the opportunity to see whales and icebergs.

Located adjacent to St. John's is the City of Mount Pearl with a population of about 25,000 people.