Places
No big chains, ever.
Bannerman Brewing Co.
Newcomer-friendlyCraft brewery + coffee shop in the old fire hall on Duckworth. Morning espresso, evening pints.
Bowring Park
Newcomer-friendlyThe city's grand old park — duck pond, Peter Pan statue, swimming pool in summer.
Broken Books
Newcomer-friendlyIndependent bookshop on Duckworth with a fierce local-authors shelf.
Cape Spear Lighthouse Trail
Newcomer-friendlyThe easternmost point of North America. Sunrise here beats your feed.
Eastern Edge Gallery
Newcomer-friendlyArtist-run centre on Harbour Drive showing contemporary NL and visiting artists.
Fixed Coffee & Baking
Newcomer-friendlySerious coffee and fresh bread on Duckworth. The sourdough sells out — go early.
Georgestown Bakery
Newcomer-friendlyWood-fired bagels from a hole-in-the-wall. Cash, line-ups, zero regrets.
India Gate
Newcomer-friendlyLong-running family-owned Indian spot on Duckworth — a newcomer favourite.
Piatto Pizzeria
Newcomer-friendlyNeapolitan pizza certified by the AVPN — born on Duckworth Street, still family-run.
Post Espresso
Newcomer-friendlyNeighbourhood espresso bar near MUN — student energy, proper flat whites.
Quidi Vidi Lake Trail
Newcomer-friendlyFlat 3.8 km loop around the lake — the Royal St. John's Regatta course.
Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food
Newcomer-friendlyWater Street institution — touton BLTs, date squares, and half the city on a Saturday morning.
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Newcomer-friendlyThe city's crown — Cabot Tower, the North Head Trail, and the harbour narrows below.
St. John's Farmers' Market
Newcomer-friendlySaturday market in the old Metrobus depot — producers, food stalls, and buskers.
The Battery Café
Newcomer-friendlyTiny café clinging to the cliffs on the way to Signal Hill. Worth the walk.
The Rooms
Newcomer-friendlyThe province's museum, art gallery, and archives — the big building watching over the city.