The four sites you’ll explore – the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (congregation founded in 1699), the Roman Catholic Basilica of St. John the Baptist (founded 1784), Gower Street Methodist (now United) Church (founded 1815), and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk (founded 1820) – were all built within a few hundred metres of each other. They stand as some of the finest examples of Gothic-revival, Italian Romanesque, and Northern-European architecture outside Europe.

Visitors will experience stories including the fight for Women’s Suffrage that took root here. You’ll view first-hand the District’s enduring art and architecture including intricate stone- and woodwork, statuary and icons, and more than 150 incredible stained-glass windows designed by renowned artists from England, France, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Newfoundland.

Although walking distances are fairly short, the tour route does involve some steep hills. Let us know in advance if you require accommodations. Be prepared and dress for Newfoundland weather on the day

Join us for a very special Jane’s Walk focused on the history and natural landscape of the Kenmount Terrace area, led by local resident Phillip Hiscock.

Jane’s Walks are a series of free community walks held annually to highlight the unseen, under-celebrated and unique stories about the cities we live in. The walk follows an old road once used by British Marines to travel cross country above the city. Along the way, we’ll see land formerly used for agriculture, hunting, and foraging, and have a chance at spotting interesting plants and wildlife. Ending at Deer Marsh, the walk will loop back to the start location by way of the site of a former mine.

The walk starts at the top of Duke St (the turnaround by the community mailboxes) and will last approximately 90 minutes. The route follows a rough, unattended trail; wear good footwear and if you are so inclined, bring a stick. Be prepared for short steep grades and a longer, less steep ascent.

Phillip Hiscock’s father moved to Kenmount Road in 1930. Phillip has spent time there through his entire life, if only in some years picking berries, cutting a Christmas tree, foraging mushrooms, and taking pictures. He retired from teaching Folklore at Memorial University eight years ago and, since then, has steadily increased his interest in natural history.