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Bannerman Brewing Co.

Newcomer-friendly
BreweriesDowntown

Craft brewery + coffee shop in the old fire hall on Duckworth. Morning espresso, evening pints.

108 posts

Bowring Park

Newcomer-friendly
OutdoorsWaterford Valley

The city's grand old park — duck pond, Peter Pan statue, swimming pool in summer.

109 posts

Broken Books

Newcomer-friendly
ShopsDowntown

Independent bookshop on Duckworth with a fierce local-authors shelf.

0 posts

Cape Spear Lighthouse Trail

Newcomer-friendly
OutdoorsCape Spear

The easternmost point of North America. Sunrise here beats your feed.

93 posts

Eastern Edge Gallery

Newcomer-friendly
Arts & cultureDowntown

Artist-run centre on Harbour Drive showing contemporary NL and visiting artists.

103 posts

Fixed Coffee & Baking

Newcomer-friendly
CafésDowntown

Serious coffee and fresh bread on Duckworth. The sourdough sells out — go early.

0 posts

Georgestown Bakery

Newcomer-friendly
BakeriesGeorgestown

Wood-fired bagels from a hole-in-the-wall. Cash, line-ups, zero regrets.

99 posts

India Gate

Newcomer-friendly
RestaurantsDowntown

Long-running family-owned Indian spot on Duckworth — a newcomer favourite.

103 posts

Piatto Pizzeria

Newcomer-friendly
RestaurantsDowntown

Neapolitan pizza certified by the AVPN — born on Duckworth Street, still family-run.

0 posts

Post Espresso

Newcomer-friendly
CafésChurchill Square

Neighbourhood espresso bar near MUN — student energy, proper flat whites.

0 posts

Quidi Vidi Lake Trail

Newcomer-friendly
OutdoorsQuidi Vidi

Flat 3.8 km loop around the lake — the Royal St. John's Regatta course.

112 posts

Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food

Newcomer-friendly
BakeriesDowntown

Water Street institution — touton BLTs, date squares, and half the city on a Saturday morning.

0 posts

Signal Hill National Historic Site

Newcomer-friendly
OutdoorsThe Battery

The city's crown — Cabot Tower, the North Head Trail, and the harbour narrows below.

51 posts

St. John's Farmers' Market

Newcomer-friendly
MarketsFreshwater

Saturday market in the old Metrobus depot — producers, food stalls, and buskers.

0 posts

The Battery Café

Newcomer-friendly
CafésThe Battery

Tiny café clinging to the cliffs on the way to Signal Hill. Worth the walk.

123 posts

The Rooms

Newcomer-friendly
Arts & cultureDowntown

The province's museum, art gallery, and archives — the big building watching over the city.

99 posts