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Water Street, St. John's

 
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Water Street, St. John's

Water Street is located in downtown St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It was developed in the early 16th century, and is the oldest street in North America. It became a commercial trading outpost for the Basques, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The street now boasts many souvenir shops, restaurants, pubs, and high-end boutiques, as well as other commercial ventures. To this day the street remains the hub of commercial activity in the city.

Coordinates: 47°33′45.29″N 52°42′31.13″W / 47.5625806°N 52.7086472°W / 47.5625806; -52.7086472


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