Guidebook for St. John's
Parks & Nature
Stunning view, whales (in season) and the most easterly point in North America!
109 locals recommend
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Stunning view, whales (in season) and the most easterly point in North America!
Seaside trail with moderate difficulty. Rocks to climb, amazing views, and feeling like your are miles from the world but just 20 minute drive from downtown. Best to bring two cars if you want to do the whole hike. Or one car and you can go out and back return.
10 locals recommend
Deadman's Bay Path - Trailhead
Deadman's Bay PathSeaside trail with moderate difficulty. Rocks to climb, amazing views, and feeling like your are miles from the world but just 20 minute drive from downtown. Best to bring two cars if you want to do the whole hike. Or one car and you can go out and back return.
Arts & Culture
The LSPU Hall (Resource Centre for the Arts)
3 Victoria StGreat shows!
It is a museum, archives, art gallery, gift shop, and tea room. Great view from the cafe overlooking downtown.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveIt is a museum, archives, art gallery, gift shop, and tea room. Great view from the cafe overlooking downtown.
Shopping
Mixture of locally made and import things. Interesting assortment and multiple small stores sprinkled throughout the building.
21 locals recommend
Posie Row
210 Duckworth StMixture of locally made and import things. Interesting assortment and multiple small stores sprinkled throughout the building.
Essentials
Great selection, including gluten-free section. Note that fruit and vegetables are expensive in Newfoundland (we are an Island covered in rock!).
68 locals recommend
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdGreat selection, including gluten-free section. Note that fruit and vegetables are expensive in Newfoundland (we are an Island covered in rock!).
Food Scene
Delicious fish and chips, great atmosphere but BOOK IN ADVANCE!
19 locals recommend
Chafe's Landing Restaurant
11 Main RdDelicious fish and chips, great atmosphere but BOOK IN ADVANCE!
Amazing local food - one of the best in Canada. Great atmosphere, great staff, and delicious food. It is very meat focussed but they can accommodate dietary restrictions. You need to book in advance.
96 locals recommend
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows RdAmazing local food - one of the best in Canada. Great atmosphere, great staff, and delicious food. It is very meat focussed but they can accommodate dietary restrictions. You need to book in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, cosy and relaxing. Pool table. Was featured in the tv series Republic of Doyle.
78 locals recommend
The Duke Of Duckworth
325 Duckworth StGreat atmosphere, cosy and relaxing. Pool table. Was featured in the tv series Republic of Doyle.