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Destination St. John’s is your guide to St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador! Colourful experiences. Colourful characters. Colourful encounters.

Discover top attractions, events, live music, dining, accommodations, and outdoor adventures. Being the most easterly point in North America has its advantages. For starters, we have our very own time zone. In Canada, the sun rises first on Newfoundland and Labrador. We’re the youngest (and coolest) province in Canada, home to the oldest street in North America, and we’ve been welcoming adventurers from all corners of the world for over 500 years. A city rich in culture, we honour tradition while embracing eclectic sophistication. When in St. John’s, you hear your fair share of tall tales and yarns, but that’s not all. As you walk through the winding alleyways of our vibrant downtown, you’ll encounter fashionistas, chefs, artists, musicians, and more. Thirsting for adventure? It’s easily quenched by skirting the dramatic coastline on foot or enjoying a day on a boat where you may have close encounters with humpback whales, puffins, and icebergs! Beautiful vistas, unique culinary pleasures, and unique architecture are just tiny slices of an urban experience that will feel like no other. But it’s the colourful characters who are the most memorable, in a place where strangers quickly become friends, and the local vernacular has you smiling and scratching your head all at once. Performances abound: sing along. Toe tapping is welcome. Colourful encounters. Make your destination St. John’s—you’ll be glad you did. John’s expects only respectful comments and discussion within its social media accounts. We will not tolerate hate speech, personal attacks or foul language and any comments that fall under this description will be deleted. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community.

11/02/2026

Behind the Destination: Peter Lewis Gallery 🎨

Destination St. John’s is proud to shine a light on the incredible partners we value so deeply. It is all of us working together that makes our destination truly special.

Today we are highlighting Peter Lewis Gallery, a fine art gallery in downtown St. John’s. Established in 2009, it showcases original paintings and artwork by established and emerging Canadian artists. The gallery’s namesake, Peter Lewis, is a Newfoundland artist known for impressionistic oil paintings created with vibrant colour, rich texture, and a palette knife. Guests can browse paintings and sculpture, and discover prints, cards, and calendars.

It’s a wonderful way to explore the colder months and experience the art, culture, and character of our region.

Follow and show them some love:
Facebook: Peter Lewis Gallery
Instagram: instagram.com/peterlewisgallery

11/01/2026

Be Our Guest has expanded, and with 30+ restaurants across Newfoundland participating this November, you don’t have to look far for a reason to dine out.

Restaurants across St. John’s, Labrador, Western, Eastern, and Central Newfoundland are serving up specially curated prix fixe menus all month long:

$39 for an appetizer, main, and drink.
$59 for an appetizer, main, and dessert.

Each qualifying meal also earns you an entry into a draw to win a meal for two and one night’s stay in each of the five participating regions. So, consider this your sign to book a date night, gather the family, or finally try the spot everyone’s been recommending.

Reservations are open. Where are you heading first?

Explore participating restaurants, menus, and full contest details at https://destinationstjohns.com/be-our-guest/

Go Western Newfoundland Adventure Central Newfoundland Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland Destination Labrador Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at Destination St. John's! 🎃

Whether you are trick or treating or heading to one of the many events happening around the region tonight, we hope your evening is safe, fun, and filled with lots of candy.

10/30/2026

We're excited to welcome Javianna's Caribbean Restaurant and Catering as our newest partner!

Offering authentic Caribbean cuisine alongside Newfoundland-inspired dishes, Javianna's provides dine-in, takeout, corporate and special-event catering, private chef services, and customized menus. From intimate celebrations to group dining and private events, they welcome residents and visitors with vibrant food and warm island hospitality.

Check them out:
Website: javiannas.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557427594019
Instagram: instagram.com/javiannas_caribbean_cuisine

Interested in becoming a DSJ partner yourself? Partnership connects your business with marketing support, industry resources, and a network built to help grow the guest economy across our region. Learn more here: https://destinationstjohns.com/landing/destination-st-johns-partnership/

10/30/2026

Happy Halloweekend! 🎃

Here's what's happening all across Destination St. John's:

Halloween:
👻 George Street - Mardi Gras 2026
👻 Aura Night Club - Indian Halloween Party
👻 Memorial University Botanical Garden - Creatures of the Night Guided Forest Hike
👻 City of Mount Pearl - The Haunting of Powers Pond
👻 City of St. John's - Bannerman Park Pumpkin Walk

Live Music:
🎵 The Battery Cafe - Jazz Nights, Live Music
🎵 The Newfoundland Embassy - Traditional Irish Session
🎵 O'Reilly's on George Street - Traditional Music Session

Tours & Experiences:
▪️ Jack Byrne Regional Sport & Entertainment Centre - Outerbridge Magic: Mysteries of the Keyhole House

Outdoor Adventures:
🌿 Memorial University Botanical Garden - Nature Tots

Markets:
🛍️ St. John's Farmers' Market - Weekly Farmers' Market

Arts & Culture:
🎨 Signal Hill Campus - Memorial University - The Rise and Fall of the Alpha: Art Installation Launch
🎨 Majestic Theatre St. John's - Edward Scissorhands Screening, Trivia Night

Find full event details here: https://destinationstjohns.com/events/

10/29/2026

Behind the Destination: Ches’s Famous Fish and Chips 🍽️

Destination St. John’s is proud to shine a light on the incredible partners we value so deeply. It is all of us working together that makes our destination truly special.

Today we are highlighting Ches’s Famous Fish and Chips, and it is a big one, because Ches’s is celebrating its 75th anniversary! What began in 1951 as a humble shop in St. John’s has grown into a family run business with multiple locations across eastern NL, all built on the taste of Newfoundland tradition.

At Ches’s, staff are treated like family, customers like friends, and the food with the care it deserves. For 75 years, that warm hospitality and those timeless flavours have made it part of the province’s story, and a stop guests often add to their list when they want to taste fish and chips the way locals do.

It’s a wonderful example of how our local family businesses keep tradition alive and give guests a true taste of the province.

Follow and show them some love:
Facebook: Ches's Famous Fish & Chips
Instagram: instagram.com/chessfishandchips

10/28/2026

Behind the Destination: The Postmaster’s Bakery 🥐

Destination St. John’s is proud to shine a light on the incredible partners we value so deeply. It is all of us working together that makes our destination truly special.

Today we are highlighting The Postmaster’s Bakery, an artisan bakery at 134 Military Road in historic downtown St. John’s. A creative team of bakers keeps the sweet shelves full of new surprises, so there’s always something different waiting behind the glass.

On the savoury side, the kitchen turns out sausage rolls, sandwiches, paninis, Aussie style meat pies, and Roman style pizza, while the daily bread selection includes traditional white loaves, bagels, and artisan sourdough. Open seven days a week from 8 am to 5 pm, it’s an easy stop for a morning treat, a quick lunch, or something delicious to take along for a day of exploring!

It’s a great example of how our local bakeries give guests a taste of everyday life in downtown St. John’s.

Follow and show them some love:
Facebook: The Postmaster's Bakery
Instagram: instagram.com/postmastershouse

10/27/2026

Dressed in our autumn best 🍂

📍St. John's, Newfoundland

10/27/2026

George Street Mardi Gras returns this Saturday, October 31st! 🎃

Drop a comment if you're planning to attend NL's biggest costume party 👇

Address

140 Water Street
St. John's, NL
A1C6H6

Telephone

+18777398899

Website

https://destinationstjohns.com/

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