AI visibility report

How AI assistants represent St. John's

AI assistants highlight St. John's for its vibrant culinary scene, traditional Newfoundland cuisine, boutique hotels, and coastal scenery.

For tourism marketers: TakeScout tracks how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity describe St. John's, based on 681 AI answers, last checked October 11, 2026. How we measure →

St. John's official site ↗

681

Questions asked

690

Places identified

Oct 11, 2026

Last checked

Current score 44/100 Average of model agreement, confirmed-open rate and presence rate — how this score is calculated

Key takeaways

What this check tells you

Presence

St. John's is 8th of 37 tracked Canadian cities for appearing in Canada-wide AI travel questions.

Official site

Perplexity cited destinationstjohns.com, St. John's's official site, in 21 of 60 sourced answers in the October check (35%), down from 49% in September.

Agreement

The AI assistants name the same top pick for 18% of comparable questions about St. John's, against 12% for tracked Canadian destinations.

Generated from this check's data Updated Oct 11, 2026

Lead finding

AI assistants still recommend Raymonds in St. John's, which is permanently closed.

Bacalao, also permanently closed, is still recommended in 7 answers by two of the four AI assistants. Both restaurants continue to surface in AI-generated recommendations for St. John's even though neither is operating.

Based on the check of October 11, 2026

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How AI sees St. John's

Across the prompts we've tracked, AI most consistently associates St. John's with:

indoor activities
local experience
vibrant culinary scene
Local Culture
boutique hotels
fine dining
traditional Newfoundland cuisine
coastal scenery

How St. John's benchmarks

Model agreement

St. John's 18%

Tracked Canadian destinations 12%

Confirmed-open rate

St. John's 81%

Tracked Canadian destinations 76%

Presence rate

St. John's 46%

Tracked Canadian cities 18%

Each metric shows two bars: St. John's's rate and the average it is compared with, so you can see how it compares. See how these scores are calculated.

When travellers don't ask about St. John's

St. John's comes up in 3 of 4 Canada-wide questions, 8th of 37 tracked Canadian cities.

Each question is asked 3 ways to each of the 4 AI assistants, so 12 answers per question.

Best Winter Destinations in Canada Recommended in 3 of 12 answers
ChatGPT 2 of 3 · Perplexity 1 of 3 · Claude 0 of 3 · Gemini 0 of 3
How we asked

A question travellers ask without naming a place, in 3 wordings. An answer is one assistant answering one wording.
- “What are the best winter destinations in Canada?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “I want to experience a Canadian winter. Which destinations are the best for that?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “Recommend the top Canadian destinations to visit in winter.” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
Best Foodie Cities in Canada Recommended in 1 of 12 answers
Perplexity 1 of 3 · ChatGPT 0 of 3 · Claude 0 of 3 · Gemini 0 of 3
How we asked

A question travellers ask without naming a place, in 3 wordings. An answer is one assistant answering one wording.
- “What are the best foodie cities in Canada?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “I'm planning a food-focused trip to Canada. Which cities have the best culinary scenes?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “Recommend the top Canadian cities known for their food and restaurant scenes.” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
Best Romantic Weekend Destinations in Canada Recommended in 1 of 12 answers
ChatGPT 1 of 3 · Claude 0 of 3 · Gemini 0 of 3 · Perplexity 0 of 3
How we asked

A question travellers ask without naming a place, in 3 wordings. An answer is one assistant answering one wording.
- “What are the best romantic weekend destinations in Canada?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “My partner and I want a romantic Canadian getaway. Where should we go?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “Suggest the most romantic weekend destinations in Canada for couples.” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
Two-Week Must-See Itinerary in Canada Not named
AI named instead: Vancouver (11 of 12 answers), Montreal (10 of 12 answers), Québec City (10 of 12 answers)
How we asked

A question travellers ask without naming a place, in 3 wordings. An answer is one assistant answering one wording.
- “What are the must-see destinations during two weeks in Canada?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “I have two weeks to explore Canada. What destinations should I absolutely visit?” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.
- “Create a two-week Canada itinerary highlighting the top destinations.” Answered by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.

Where AI might be wrong

Raymonds — Best Fine-Dining Restaurants(+4 more) Closed

Flagged closed by 1 source, still recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.
Raymonds Restaurant is permanently closed.
Source

What AI names when travellers ask about St. John's

The places each assistant names most often, by type of traveller question. Evidence for the findings above, not a travel guide.

The Merchant Tavern named in 32 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#10

Mallard Cottage named in 30 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#4

Raymonds named in 29 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#4

Chinched named in 25 of 35 AI answers

rank #3–#9

Adelaide Oyster House named in 17 of 35 AI answers

rank #4–#7

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland named in 31 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Jag Boutique Hotel named in 25 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#4

Murray Premises Hotel named in 22 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#8

Alt Hotel St. John's named in 20 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Monastery Hotel named in 13 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#9

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 33 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#4

Quidi Vidi Village named in 32 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#7

Signal Hill National Historic Site named in 32 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#2

The Rooms named in 32 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#10

George Street named in 30 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#13

Murray Premises Hotel named in 24 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Alt Hotel St. John's named in 22 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#6

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland named in 19 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#7

Jag Boutique Hotel named in 18 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#6

Blue on Water named in 15 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#7

The Rooms named in 32 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#11

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 31 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#9

Johnson Geo Centre named in 31 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#9

Signal Hill National Historic Site named in 30 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#8

Bowring Park named in 28 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#12

Duke of Duckworth named in 20 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#12

Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food named in 19 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#13

Ches's Fish and Chips named in 14 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

The Sprout named in 14 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#12

Peaceful Loft named in 11 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#8

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Newman Wine Vaults named in 23 of 46 AI answers

rank #2–#11

Quidi Vidi Village named in 22 of 46 AI answers

rank #1–#11

Railway Coastal Museum named in 21 of 46 AI answers

rank #4–#11

Fort Amherst named in 19 of 46 AI answers

rank #1–#12

The Crow’s Nest Officers’ Club named in 18 of 46 AI answers

rank #1–#10

Mallard Cottage named in 29 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#12

The Merchant Tavern named in 27 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#9

Raymonds named in 21 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#12

Ches's Fish and Chips named in 18 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#10

Chinched named in 17 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#12

Quidi Vidi Village named in 29 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#15

St. John's Farmers' Market named in 22 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#16

The Rooms named in 19 of 35 AI answers

rank #2–#18

George Street named in 17 of 35 AI answers

rank #1–#13

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 15 of 35 AI answers

rank #2–#21

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 33 of 34 AI answers

rank #1–#12

Brigus named in 25 of 34 AI answers

rank #3–#11

Witless Bay Ecological Reserve named in 24 of 34 AI answers

rank #1–#8

Petty Harbour named in 19 of 34 AI answers

rank #2–#6

Bell Island named in 16 of 34 AI answers

rank #4–#11

Mallard Cottage named in 33 of 34 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Duke of Duckworth named in 27 of 34 AI answers

rank #1–#9

The Merchant Tavern named in 26 of 34 AI answers

rank #2–#7

Chinched named in 22 of 34 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Raymonds named in 17 of 34 AI answers

rank #1–#8

Murray Premises Hotel named in 29 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Blue on Water named in 20 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#6

Jag Boutique Hotel named in 19 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Alt Hotel St. John's named in 18 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Ryan Mansion named in 14 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

City Hostel HI St. John's named in 17 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Comfort Inn named in 13 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

The Duckworth Inn named in 11 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#4

Capital Hotel named in 10 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#5

Super 8 by Wyndham St. John's named in 9 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#6

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland named in 29 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre named in 24 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#6

Alt Hotel St. John's named in 23 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Delta Hotels by Marriott St. John's Conference Centre named in 23 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#4

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland named in 18 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#6

The Merchant Tavern named in 29 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#5

Mallard Cottage named in 25 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#5

Raymonds named in 23 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#3

Chinched named in 20 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#6

Oliver's Restaurant named in 12 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Signal Hill National Historic Site named in 32 of 33 AI answers

#1 every time

Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist named in 30 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#8

Quidi Vidi Village named in 29 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#10

The Rooms named in 29 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#7

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 26 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#9

Johnson Geo Centre named in 33 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#6

The Rooms named in 33 of 33 AI answers

#1 every time

Quidi Vidi Brewery named in 20 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#15

Railway Coastal Museum named in 18 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#9

Water Street named in 13 of 33 AI answers

rank #4–#16

Mallard Cottage named in 24 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Raymonds named in 21 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#2

The Merchant Tavern named in 21 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#6

Oliver's Restaurant named in 14 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Adelaide Oyster House named in 12 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#9

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 31 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#7

Signal Hill National Historic Site named in 31 of 33 AI answers

#1 every time

Quidi Vidi Village named in 24 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#7

The Battery / North Head Trail named in 22 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#8

Fort Amherst named in 21 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#7

The Rooms named in 27 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#13

Signal Hill National Historic Site named in 26 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#7

Pippy Park named in 24 of 33 AI answers

rank #2–#5

Quidi Vidi Village named in 20 of 33 AI answers

rank #3–#8

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site named in 18 of 33 AI answers

rank #1–#9

Where Perplexity's answers about St. John's come from

Perplexity cited destinationstjohns.com, St. John's's official tourism site, in 21 of 60 answers about St. John's in the October check (35%), down from 49% in September.

The web domains Perplexity's live search pulled most while answering tracked travel questions about St. John's (last 90 days). ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini aren't grounded in our tracking yet. See the network-wide ranking.

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How AI assistants represent St. John's

What this check tells you

AI assistants still recommend Raymonds in St. John's, which is permanently closed.

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How AI sees St. John's

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When travellers don't ask about St. John's

Where AI might be wrong

What AI names when travellers ask about St. John's

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Best Budget-Friendly Restaurants

Best Hidden Gems

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Best Local Experiences

Best Day Trips

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Best Boutique Hotels

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Best Family Hotels

Best Fine-Dining Restaurants

Best Historical Attractions

Best Rainy-Day Attractions

Best Restaurants for Couples

Best Viewpoints

Best Winter Experiences

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