Guidebook for St. John's
Sightseeing
Oh, Cape Spear? Well, it's the most easterly point in North America. It's one of those, ya know, seemingly arbitrary geographic superlatives that allows ya to all at once remember a place, then dismiss it without understanding anything of it's true distinction.
109 locals recommend
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Oh, Cape Spear? Well, it's the most easterly point in North America. It's one of those, ya know, seemingly arbitrary geographic superlatives that allows ya to all at once remember a place, then dismiss it without understanding anything of it's true distinction.
Home learn the history of Signal Hill's Cabot Tower. Take in the view of St. John's & Cape Spear from high upon the hill!
242 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdHome learn the history of Signal Hill's Cabot Tower. Take in the view of St. John's & Cape Spear from high upon the hill!
Feel the rumble of rocks, smell the salty air, sit back and enjoy the sounds of the sea....feel free.
37 locals recommend
Middle Cove Beach
Middle Cove ParkFeel the rumble of rocks, smell the salty air, sit back and enjoy the sounds of the sea....feel free.
Quidi Vidi (pronunciations vary, even amongst longtime residents, but "Kiddy Viddy" is the most common) is a neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The neighbourhood is named for both Quidi Vidi Lake (where the Royal St. John's Regatta is held the first Wednesday in August, weather permitting) and Quidi Vidi Harbour - known locally as "The Gut". Located in Quidi Vidi is the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site, which had significance as a battery during the War of 1812. The village is also home to Newfoundland's largest microbrewery, the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company. It has many different types of plants and animals.
69 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi
Quidi Vidi (pronunciations vary, even amongst longtime residents, but "Kiddy Viddy" is the most common) is a neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The neighbourhood is named for both Quidi Vidi Lake (where the Royal St. John's Regatta is held the first Wednesday in August, weather permitting) and Quidi Vidi Harbour - known locally as "The Gut". Located in Quidi Vidi is the Quidi Vidi Battery Provincial Historic Site, which had significance as a battery during the War of 1812. The village is also home to Newfoundland's largest microbrewery, the Quidi Vidi Brewing Company. It has many different types of plants and animals.
Quidi Vidi's most well known and most popular brand is Iceberg Lager, a 4.5% North American style lager brewed from water collected from icebergs that are commonly found off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador..... Mmmmm.... that is all.
83 locals recommend
Quidi Vidi Brewery
35 Barrows RdQuidi Vidi's most well known and most popular brand is Iceberg Lager, a 4.5% North American style lager brewed from water collected from icebergs that are commonly found off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador..... Mmmmm.... that is all.
Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
200 Military RdFort Amherst St. Johns
Fort Amherst RoadMaddox Cove
Petty Harbour
The front facade of the building at 436 Water Street hides an architectural treasure, two massive brick and stone vaulted wine cellars, once used by the English mercantile firm of Newman and Company to age port wine.
8 locals recommend
Newman Wine Vaults
436 Water StThe front facade of the building at 436 Water Street hides an architectural treasure, two massive brick and stone vaulted wine cellars, once used by the English mercantile firm of Newman and Company to age port wine.
Parks & Nature
Bowring Park was established on July 15, 1914, and this park has many recreation facilities, including tennis courts, a swimming pool and a playground. A little something for everyone....
47 locals recommend
Bowring Park
305 Waterford Bridge RdBowring Park was established on July 15, 1914, and this park has many recreation facilities, including tennis courts, a swimming pool and a playground. A little something for everyone....
Pippy Park
Shopping
Water Street 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.
6 locals recommend
Water Street
Water StreetWater Street 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.
There are so many great shops in downtown St. John's and this one's a gem! Their Labradorite is pretty nice too!
9 locals recommend
Water Street Heritage Shop
309 Water StThere are so many great shops in downtown St. John's and this one's a gem! Their Labradorite is pretty nice too!
There are several Heritage Shops around the city and at several of the historic sites too!
9 locals recommend
Water Street Heritage Shop
309 Water StThere are several Heritage Shops around the city and at several of the historic sites too!
NYGÅRD
430 Topsail RdAvalon Mall Regional Shopping Centre
48 Kenmount RdDownhome Shoppe
303 Water StYou must check out this store for all of your souvenir needs!
Freak Lunchbox
308 Water StCANDY!!!!!!
Newfoundland Chocolate Company
166 Duckworth StCHOCOLATEEEEEE!!!
Essentials
Dominion
20 Lake AveNLC Liquor Store - Queen Street
3 Queen StNLC Liquor Store - Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdNLC Liquor Store - Ropewalk Lane
45 Ropewalk LnSobeys
45 Ropewalk LnDominion
20 Lake AveColemans
129 Merrymeeting RdDrinks & Nightlife
George Street is a small street located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, that is known for its many bars and pubs. The two-block long street houses nothing but bars, pubs and restaurants. George Street is open only to pedestrians in the evenings and during most of the business day, being open to traffic only in the mornings to allow bars to restock their goods. The street does not usually become crowded with people until later at night, around midnight, a
80 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetGeorge Street is a small street located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, that is known for its many bars and pubs. The two-block long street houses nothing but bars, pubs and restaurants. George Street is open only to pedestrians in the evenings and during most of the business day, being open to traffic only in the mornings to allow bars to restock their goods. The street does not usually become crowded with people until later at night, around midnight, a
Shamrock City Pub
340 Water StLive music, pub grub & dancing! Fun! Fun! Fun!
The Ship Pub
265 Duckworth StLive music, eats and a lovely atmosphere! C'mon down!
Classic pub offering Irish & Newfoundland fare along with frequent live music & several draft beers.
Bridie Molloy's
5 George StClassic pub offering Irish & Newfoundland fare along with frequent live music & several draft beers.
Arts & Culture
Arts and Culture Centre - St. John's
95 Allandale RdModern center with a gallery of local art & a museum dedicated to natural & cultural history.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveModern center with a gallery of local art & a museum dedicated to natural & cultural history.
Railway Coastal Museum
495 Water StEntertainment & Activities
Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill Rd