Guidebook for St. John's
Everything Else
Right next door a great place to relax after a day on your feet shopping or sightseeing. If you're out on the East Coast Trail, attending a conference or want to get away from the kiddos, treat yourself!
Monastery Spa & Suites
63 Patrick StRight next door a great place to relax after a day on your feet shopping or sightseeing. If you're out on the East Coast Trail, attending a conference or want to get away from the kiddos, treat yourself!
You may be in for a conference, or coming to a show here. The St. John's Convention Centre hosts great local acts like Hey Rosetta, or great Canadian/international music. Book in advance, even though its a big venue, the shows can sell out!
St. John's Convention Centre
50 New Gower StYou may be in for a conference, or coming to a show here. The St. John's Convention Centre hosts great local acts like Hey Rosetta, or great Canadian/international music. Book in advance, even though its a big venue, the shows can sell out!
Sightseeing
A registered heritage building, right across the street, construction started on this beautiful church in 1855, but it wasn't complete until 1881. This is a Catholic church, if you're a churchgo-er check out their Sunday service. If not, the building itself is worth poking your head in.
St Patrick's Church
6 Patrick StA registered heritage building, right across the street, construction started on this beautiful church in 1855, but it wasn't complete until 1881. This is a Catholic church, if you're a churchgo-er check out their Sunday service. If not, the building itself is worth poking your head in.
Wesley United Church hosts lots of events open to the community outside their congregation. If you're adventurous, they host a seal flipper dinner. If you like the classic goods, they host turkey dinners. Google them to see the schedule.
Wesley United Church
101 Patrick StWesley United Church hosts lots of events open to the community outside their congregation. If you're adventurous, they host a seal flipper dinner. If you like the classic goods, they host turkey dinners. Google them to see the schedule.
The Martin MacNamara house was likely built in the 1700s, due to the style of the home. The House was constructed on the Brine's family farm, then bought by fisherman, Martin MacNamara in 1857 and used as a private residence (still today).
15 Plank Rd
15 Plank RoadThe Martin MacNamara house was likely built in the 1700s, due to the style of the home. The House was constructed on the Brine's family farm, then bought by fisherman, Martin MacNamara in 1857 and used as a private residence (still today).
Brine Street studio is home to Newfoundland born photographer, Ned Pratt (son of well known painters Christopher and Mary Pratt) and Carvel & Healm Interior Design, a Newfoundland based studio that is receiving increasing international attention.
Brine Street
Brine StreetBrine Street studio is home to Newfoundland born photographer, Ned Pratt (son of well known painters Christopher and Mary Pratt) and Carvel & Healm Interior Design, a Newfoundland based studio that is receiving increasing international attention.
The building has been home to many creative groups pushing the boundaries of Arts and Culture in St. John's. Now it's home to The Overcast, Newfoundland's only cultural newspaper, and the Idea Factory, a creative agency. It was once where the famed Christina Parker Gallery was and the architect Beaton Sheppard worked on many of his iconic buildings.
7 Plank Rd
7 Plank RoadThe building has been home to many creative groups pushing the boundaries of Arts and Culture in St. John's. Now it's home to The Overcast, Newfoundland's only cultural newspaper, and the Idea Factory, a creative agency. It was once where the famed Christina Parker Gallery was and the architect Beaton Sheppard worked on many of his iconic buildings.
Entertainment & Activities
Hockey games are an important social event in St. John's, check it out, the energy is a buzz. Try fries, dressing and gravy, our Newfoundland version of poutine.
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Mile One Centre
50 New Gower StHockey games are an important social event in St. John's, check it out, the energy is a buzz. Try fries, dressing and gravy, our Newfoundland version of poutine.
Shopping
This is my favourite of a number of antique shops on the West End of Water. This one has lots of great keepsakes that you could bring with you. While some are collected locally, the owner buys things from all around Canada. Worth a browse with a coffee!
A-Vintage Shop
572 Water StThis is my favourite of a number of antique shops on the West End of Water. This one has lots of great keepsakes that you could bring with you. While some are collected locally, the owner buys things from all around Canada. Worth a browse with a coffee!
Food Scene
Tim's is a chain yes, and their coffee is dividing. Not for coffee snobs, but there are also those who swear by it. Great for a quick and reliable pick me up on the way to the airport.
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Tim Hortons
253 Duckworth StTim's is a chain yes, and their coffee is dividing. Not for coffee snobs, but there are also those who swear by it. Great for a quick and reliable pick me up on the way to the airport.
Their slogan is loud but lively, and the buzz of this place makes you feel like you're in a much bigger city. The food and drinks are amazing and as long as you're not looking for a quiet place to have a conversation, this is great for some apps and drinks or many small plates to make up a dinner.
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The Adelaide Oyster House
334 Water StTheir slogan is loud but lively, and the buzz of this place makes you feel like you're in a much bigger city. The food and drinks are amazing and as long as you're not looking for a quiet place to have a conversation, this is great for some apps and drinks or many small plates to make up a dinner.
Essentials
Orange Store
694 Water StGas station and connivence store.
Grocery store which will have most you need, open 24 hours. You can walk here, but it may be more pleasant to drive or cab as the neighbourhood the Sobeys is in isn't too pedestrian friendly.
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Sobeys
45 Ropewalk LnGrocery store which will have most you need, open 24 hours. You can walk here, but it may be more pleasant to drive or cab as the neighbourhood the Sobeys is in isn't too pedestrian friendly.
Parks & Nature
Lovely neighbourhood park that has (and still is) undergoing big renovations to make it even better. Open during renovations, this is a great spot to take a book, a frisbee or a picnic!
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Victoria Park
34 Sudbury StLovely neighbourhood park that has (and still is) undergoing big renovations to make it even better. Open during renovations, this is a great spot to take a book, a frisbee or a picnic!
This beautiful trail along the Waterford River Valley starts right near the house, near where the highway 2 starts. This trail goes all the way to Bowring Park.
Waterford River Walk
Waterford River WalkThis beautiful trail along the Waterford River Valley starts right near the house, near where the highway 2 starts. This trail goes all the way to Bowring Park.