Overview
St. John's, a regional capital in Canada, is a mid-size town.
Its population is roughly 111,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in North America.
The nearest airport is St. John's International Airport (YYT), about 7 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Population | 110,525 |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
| Nearest airport | St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km |
| Currency | CAD |
Where St. John's is
St. John's sits in Canada, in the northern part of North America.
Mount Pearl lies about 8 km to the south-west, Conception Bay South lies about 23 km to the west and Paradise lies about 14 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. St. John's International Airport (YYT) is the closest airport, about 7 km from St. John's.
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons St. John's is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through YYT.
Day trips & nearby
St. John's works well as a base. Within about 22 km you can reach Mount Pearl (8 km to the south-west); Conception Bay South (23 km to the west); Paradise (14 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the CAD (Dollar).
The main languages spoken are English, French.
Clocks run on America/St_Johns time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in St. John's
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Getting around St. John's
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to St. John's?
- St. John's International Airport (YYT) is the closest airport, about 7 km away.
- When is the best time to visit St. John's?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near St. John's?
- Mount Pearl is one of the closest places, about 8 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is St. John's in?
- St. John's is in Canada.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.