Location
Waterford River Valley Campground finds itself in the heart of Mount Pearl. a family-friendly city with many amenities. The city is located next door to St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, and neighbours the Town of Paradise.
Mount Pearl occupies 1,500 hectares in the western end of the beautiful Waterford Valley and while you are visiting, be sure to take note of the beautiful Waterford River that runs through our campground: the river boasts aquatic life, is the primary source of brown trout in the province, and runs directly into the Atlantic Ocean at the St. John’s Harbour. Enjoy over 60 parks, playgrounds, and trails, as well as a swimming pool, fitness centre and skating arena – all parks and facilities, as well as the Admiralty House Communications Museum, are linked through 60 kilometers of beautiful forested walkways, and easily accessible from our campground.
Local Area Guide – What to Do
The area is full of things to do, and we’ve compiled our own Top 15 things to do while at the Waterford River Valley Campground, and all within a day’s driving:
Things to Do
Visit Signal Hill National Historic Site for the best views of St. John’s
Hike the North Head Trail through the iconic Battery
Head to Brigus and visit one of the many tourist attractions there
Visit Signal Hill and enjoy the vistas
Get screeched in at Christian’s Bar on George Street (most bars per square foot in North America)
Go on a whale watching tour
Tour The Mines On Bell Island
Take a hike one of the many sections of the East Coast Trail
Visit the swans, ducks or picnic in Bowring Park
Make the drive to the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve
Visit beautiful Petty Harbour for ice cream, fish and chips, zip lining and more
For even more information on events, tours, attractions and things to do in the St. John’s-Mount Pearl area, the following websites will give you plenty of ideas: