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The Canadian city of St. John's (2001 census population 99,512, metropolitan population 172,918) is the provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, its largest city and the oldest English-founded city in North America.

St. John's is the site of the Oxen Pond Botanical Garden Newfoundland Museum, Memorial University, and the College of the North Atlantic.

Each July 1st, when the sun rises over Signal Hill, the people of St. John's become the first in Canada to celebrate this country's birthday.

The annual Royal St. John’s Regatta is North America’s oldest continuing sporting event. The Regatta began officially in 1825 and has run the first Wednesday in August every since.

The good times in St. John’s keep roaring in August with the annual Provincial Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park featuring musicians, dancers and storytellers from around the province. It is a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the traditional Newfoundland lifestyle with music, dancing, storytelling and traditional good times.

George Street Festival:
George Street, in downtown St. John’s, is the focal point of the City’s nightlife. The pubs and taverns lining this historic cobblestone street offer everything from traditional Newfoundland music to the latest rock music. The festival features five nights of live outdoor entertainment featuring some of Newfoundland’s top acts. Just a few of the many annual festivals in St. John's.

St. John's is a walker's paradise. Whether it's a stroll on a cultivated walking trail through the heart of the city, or a hike along the world's most magnificent coastline, St. John's has it all.

Night clubs line the cobblestones of George Street. Old world pubs lie tucked away on side streets and lanes. Indoor and outdoor concerts. Irish, country, dance, rock and roll and traditional music fills the streets. Mile One Stadium, a world-class venue showcasing world-class talent. We are legendary for our entertainment. After all, we’ve been entertaining people for the last 500 years.

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