WELCOME TO ST. JOHN S 26th Annual Rural & Remote Medicine Course April 12-14 th, 2018 Visitor s Guide
WELCOME TO ST. JOHN S, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR Welcome to our vibrant city, full of rich history, culture, natural beauty and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy your stay! Average April Weather: High 5 C / Low -1 C 10 days of rain/month Come prepared for wind, rain & sun!
Taxi Companies City Wide: 709-722-7777 Newfound: 709-744-4444 Jiffy Cab: 709-722-2222 Bugden s: 709-726-4400 Driving Directions Airport to Delta Hotel From the airport, head south on World Parkway At the roundabout, take the 2 nd exit and stay on World Parkway for 25cm At the lights, turn left onto Portugal Cove Road. Continue straight on Portugal Cove Road for about 2km. Continue onto Rennies Mill Rd and straight onto Prescott St. Turn right onto Queen s Rd and continue onto New Gower St Turn right up Barters Hill for main lobby - the Delta is on your left Approx. 14 min (8.7 km) $25* Fixed rate from airport to Delta Hotel with City Wide Trans-Canada Highway to Delta Hotel From the TCH, take exit 41A to merge onto NL-2 E (Pitts Memorial Dr.) toward Mount Pearl/St. John s Take the Water street E/Harbour Drive exit (right lane) Merge onto Water St., turn left onto Waldegrave St Turn left onto New Gower St Turn right up Barters Hill for main lobby - the Delta is on your left *+ $3.00 for each additional person
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK Fine Dining* Mallard Cottage 8 Barrow s Rd., Quidi Vidi Village Sunday Brunch traditional music sessions. Limited parking. Merchant Tavern 291 Water St.. Newfoundland-inspired cuisine, featuring local ingredients. Adelaide Oyster House 334 Water St. A cozy spot with a vibrant atmosphere. Head over early to get a table. Bacalao 65 Lemarchant Rd. Newfoundland cuisine with a focus on local seafood, game & produce. Seto Kitchen + Bar 281 Duckworth St. Offering fresh, local ingredients and adding a unique Asian twist Oliver s 160 Water St. Cozy, intimate restaurant *Reservations highly recommended Pub Food & Drinks Quidi Vidi Brewery Quidi Vidi Village Friday Kitchen Party, Beer Tasting & Tours offered Friday & Saturday Yellowbelly Brewery 288 Water St. Pub in a historic building with house craft beers, wood-fired pizzas & burgers, with brewery tours. Duke of Duckworth 325 Duckworth St Offering pub favorites, happy hour & brunch. Site of Republic of Doyle filming! Bad Bones Ramen 152 Water St. Local ramen spot offering eat in and takeout options. Bernard Stanley Gastropub 223 Duckworth St. Delicious local food and seasonal cocktails in a friendly atmosphere.
Coffee & Baked Goods Fixed Coffee & Baking 183 Duckworth St. Battery Café 1 Duckworth St. Coffee Matters 1 Military Rd. Rocket Bakery 272 Water St. Jumping Bean 47 Harvey Rd The Rooms Café 9 Bonaventure Ave. Georgetown Café & Bookshelf 73 Hayward Ave. Georgetown Bakery 60 Hayward Ave. Local Markets Some Good Market Local vendors selling arts, crafts, food and more! April 14 th, 10am - 4pm St. Thomas Church, 8 Military Rd, St. John s St. John s Farmers Market Winter Market April 7 th & April 21 st, 9am-2pm Lions Club Chalet, Bonaventure Ave / Mayor Ave
GET OUTDOORS Scenic Drives Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site Blackhead Road via Route 11 (Cape Spear Drive) Signal Hill National Historic Site Killick Coast Drive & Bell Island Travel to Portugal Cove via Route 50 or Route 40 From here you can take a 20-min ferry ride to Bell Island Southern Shore / Irish Loop Drive Route 10 Hiking East Coast Trail Over 300 km of trails, many starting in St. John s or nearby www.eastcoasttrail.com Petty Harbour The Watershed Coffee Shop 24A Main Road Open 10am 4pm Saturday & Sunday Ziplining Soar along the coastline & this historic fishing village on 10 zip lines www.zipthenorthatlantic.com Chafe s Landing Seafood Restaurant, 11 Main Rd
ARTS & CULTURE The Rooms: Provincial Archives, Art Gallery, Museum & Cafe 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John s Colony of Avalon archaeological site 1 Pool Rd, Ferryland Railway Coastal Museum 495 Water Street, St. John s Quidi Vidi Village Plantation 10 Maple View Place, St. John s Leyton Gallery of Fine Arts 6 Clift's - Baird's Cove, St. John s Five Islands Art Gallery 7 Cove Rd., Tors Cove Peter Lewis Gallery 5 Church Hill, St. John s April Events Annual Benefit Hockey Game: NL Celebrity All Stars vs. NL Police All Stars April 12 th Mile One Centre, Doors: 6:30, Show: 7:30pm Call 1-800-215-8987 for tickets & information BA Johnston Back In St. John s Friday, April 13, 2018-11:00-11:45pm, $10, folk music The Ship Pub, 265 Duckworth St. (Solomon s Lane)
ENTERTAINMENT George Street The famous entertainment district of St. John s featuring dozens of bars, clubs and pubs on a pedestrian-only street. George Street is the place to enjoy a scuff (dance) and a scoff (meal). Jack Axes Axe throwing and bar with NL craft beer on tap 152 Water Street, reservations recommended Mochanopoly Board Game Café 204 Water St, St. John s Offering a variety of treats/food including vegan friendly and gluten free options, drinks, beer & wine, and most of all, an amazing collection of board games! Escape Quest Escape Room, 156 Duckworth St. Folk Night at The Ship Pub Wednesdays, 9:00-11:30pm, 265 Duckworth St. (Solomon s Lane) The Fifth Ticket Happy Hour at the Piano Bar, Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 4-7pm, 171 Water St. Sunday Comedy Sessions at the Puffin Hut 268 Water Street, April 15 th, 8:30-11:00 pm Hosted by Luke Lawrence & Lindsay Barron
For additional information visit: Destination St. John s: www.destinationstjohns.com Newfoundland Tourism: www.newfoundlandlabrador.com The Overcast - www.theovercast.ca All photos used with permission from Chelsey Lawrence Photography www.chelseylawrence.com