St. John's, Newfoundland
| St. John's with a population over 100,000 is the capital of Newfoundland
and Labrador. St. John's is the most easterly port and oldest City
in North America. The city is progressive and has world-class facilities
in marine science and technology and in offshore oil development.
St. John's is the headquarters those companies that are exploiting
the underwater offshore resources in the Hibernia and Terra Nova oil
fields.
The city is surrounded by a mosaic of fishing villages, and hosts
several cultural festivals, sports clubs and recreation facilities,
to provide big city amenities with "small town" quality
of life. The city's music scene is vibrant and eclectic with the
Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, renowned choral groups and a variety
of traditional Irish, jazz, and rock performers. Shoppers can stroll
the aisles of national retailers or visit charming boutiques along
Water Street, the oldest commercial street in North America, with
most shops open seven days a week. The nightlife scene is one of
the most vibrant in Canada. St. John's has featured lively pubs
and taverns since the 1600s. Featuring 1920s light fixtures and
cobblestones, George Street is said to have more pubs per square
foot than anywhere else in North America. |
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