Guidebook for Saint John's
Arts & Culture
The Rooms is a cultural facility in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility opened in 2005 and houses the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrado
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The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveThe Rooms is a cultural facility in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The facility opened in 2005 and houses the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrado
Sightseeing
Signal Hill, St. John's
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Signal Hill, St. John's
Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Due to its strategic placement overlooking the harbour, fortifications have been built on the hill since the mid 17th century
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Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdSignal Hill, St. John's
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Signal Hill, St. John's
Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Due to its strategic placement overlooking the harbour, fortifications have been built on the hill since the mid 17th century
Parks & Nature
Cape Spear
Cape Spear, located on the Avalon Peninsula near St. John's, Newfoundland, is the easternmost point in Canada, and North America, excluding Danish controlled Greenland. Cape Spear is close to Blackhead, an amalgamated area of the City of St. John's, about 1.86 miles away.
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Cape Spear
Cape Spear
Cape Spear, located on the Avalon Peninsula near St. John's, Newfoundland, is the easternmost point in Canada, and North America, excluding Danish controlled Greenland. Cape Spear is close to Blackhead, an amalgamated area of the City of St. John's, about 1.86 miles away.
East Coast Trail
The East Coast Trail is a 540 kilometres long-distance footpath located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located primarily on public lands, the trail traces the east coast of Newfoundland along the Atlantic Ocean. The trail passes through many small coastal towns nested in the bays of the Avalon Peninsula between St. John's and Cappahayden. Major attractions include the Spout, a natural water spout created by wave action along the rocky coast, coastal barachois formations, and a suspension bridge near the abandoned community of La Manche. The trail also passes through Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America.
East coast trailhead - spout path north
47 Ridgeview LnEast Coast Trail
The East Coast Trail is a 540 kilometres long-distance footpath located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located primarily on public lands, the trail traces the east coast of Newfoundland along the Atlantic Ocean. The trail passes through many small coastal towns nested in the bays of the Avalon Peninsula between St. John's and Cappahayden. Major attractions include the Spout, a natural water spout created by wave action along the rocky coast, coastal barachois formations, and a suspension bridge near the abandoned community of La Manche. The trail also passes through Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America.
Shopping
St. John's offers many shopping options from downtown specialty boutiques, to shopping malls and big box centres. Business hours may differ from store to store and on various days of the week. Most businesses operate seven days per week with some stores open 24-hours.
St. John's has two large covered malls - the Avalon Mall on Kenmount Road and the Village Mall on Topsail Road - both of which are served by multiple Metrobus routes (public transit) and are major bus transit points.
St. John's also offers two major big box centres - one on Stavanger Drive and the other on Kelsey Drive - both with multiple large retailers.
Downtown offers a wide variety of specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
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Downtown
St. John's offers many shopping options from downtown specialty boutiques, to shopping malls and big box centres. Business hours may differ from store to store and on various days of the week. Most businesses operate seven days per week with some stores open 24-hours.
St. John's has two large covered malls - the Avalon Mall on Kenmount Road and the Village Mall on Topsail Road - both of which are served by multiple Metrobus routes (public transit) and are major bus transit points.
St. John's also offers two major big box centres - one on Stavanger Drive and the other on Kelsey Drive - both with multiple large retailers.
Downtown offers a wide variety of specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
Essentials
Sobeys Howley Estates
10 Elizabeth AveDrinks & Nightlife
Boasts the most bars and nightclubs on one street in the world! Go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy the music and true Newfoundland culture. Take in
The annual George Street Festival has grown to become an iconic event in the St. John’s calendar – a must attend attraction for tourists and residents alike. Over 40,000 people party on the “biggest little street in North America” for 6 straight days leading into the annual Regatta Day civic holiday.
The George Street Festival has featured well-known, world class acts including Blue Rodeo, Barenaked Ladies, Our Lady Peace, Great Big Sea, Hey Rosetta!, Dropkick Murphys, Kenny Rogers, The Wallflowers, Dr. Hook, Serena Ryder, Glass Tiger, Third Eye Blind, Honeymoon Suite, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, April Wine and Trooper amongst many more
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George Street
George StreetBoasts the most bars and nightclubs on one street in the world! Go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy the music and true Newfoundland culture. Take in
The annual George Street Festival has grown to become an iconic event in the St. John’s calendar – a must attend attraction for tourists and residents alike. Over 40,000 people party on the “biggest little street in North America” for 6 straight days leading into the annual Regatta Day civic holiday.
The George Street Festival has featured well-known, world class acts including Blue Rodeo, Barenaked Ladies, Our Lady Peace, Great Big Sea, Hey Rosetta!, Dropkick Murphys, Kenny Rogers, The Wallflowers, Dr. Hook, Serena Ryder, Glass Tiger, Third Eye Blind, Honeymoon Suite, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, April Wine and Trooper amongst many more
Food Scene
Located in the Murray Premises in downtown St. John's, we can accomodate large groups, conferences or intimate private dinners. Our menu included local favourites, European cuisine and daily features. We are open Monday to Friday 11:30 am-12 am, with brunch being served from 11 am-3pm, Saturdays and SUndays. Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted.
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The Gypsy Tea Room
315 Water StLocated in the Murray Premises in downtown St. John's, we can accomodate large groups, conferences or intimate private dinners. Our menu included local favourites, European cuisine and daily features. We are open Monday to Friday 11:30 am-12 am, with brunch being served from 11 am-3pm, Saturdays and SUndays. Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted.
Portobello's Restaurant welcomes its guests with the ambiance and charm of old St. John's. Our menu is a careful selection of exquisitely prepared items that have quickly earned Portobello's a reputation for world-class cuisine. Our fresh seafood, poultry and steak have delighted the city’s most discriminating palates, and of course, all our dishes may be perfectly complemented by our wide selection of wines and other beverages.
An enchanting view. Culinary, wine............Enjoy!
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Portobello's
115 Duckworth StPortobello's Restaurant welcomes its guests with the ambiance and charm of old St. John's. Our menu is a careful selection of exquisitely prepared items that have quickly earned Portobello's a reputation for world-class cuisine. Our fresh seafood, poultry and steak have delighted the city’s most discriminating palates, and of course, all our dishes may be perfectly complemented by our wide selection of wines and other beverages.
An enchanting view. Culinary, wine............Enjoy!
Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a sweet treat to indulge, we’ve got you covered 7 days a week, year round. Check out our wide selection of homemade soups, fresh-roasted sandwiches, decadent desserts and gluten-free options. Coffee Matters is proud to serve organic, fair-trade, locally roasted coffee. Our café has free wifi, beautiful views of the river, and is the perfect spot to meet friends or family for a bite to eat.
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Coffee Matters
1 Military RdWhether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a sweet treat to indulge, we’ve got you covered 7 days a week, year round. Check out our wide selection of homemade soups, fresh-roasted sandwiches, decadent desserts and gluten-free options. Coffee Matters is proud to serve organic, fair-trade, locally roasted coffee. Our café has free wifi, beautiful views of the river, and is the perfect spot to meet friends or family for a bite to eat.
Sitting where George Street intercepts Water Street, YellowBelly is a testament in stone and masonry to a time long gone. Originally constructed in 1725 and one of the oldest structures in North America, it's the place where the 'Great Fire of 1892' was finally extinguished.
Here you'll find the magnificently crafted brews of our province's only gastropub. View our chefs at work in our "open concept" dining room. Browse our forward-thinking menu featuring fresh seafood creations and wood-fire oven specialties. And place yourself on the doorstep of legendary George Street nightlife.
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YellowBelly Brewery
288 Water StSitting where George Street intercepts Water Street, YellowBelly is a testament in stone and masonry to a time long gone. Originally constructed in 1725 and one of the oldest structures in North America, it's the place where the 'Great Fire of 1892' was finally extinguished.
Here you'll find the magnificently crafted brews of our province's only gastropub. View our chefs at work in our "open concept" dining room. Browse our forward-thinking menu featuring fresh seafood creations and wood-fire oven specialties. And place yourself on the doorstep of legendary George Street nightlife.