Summer weekend in St. John's
How locals do summer in St. John's — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in St. John's
Cape Spear
OutdoorsDay trip
Easternmost point of N.A. — go for sunrise.
Iceberg Alley Boat Tour
OutdoorsHarbour
10,000-year-old ice drifting past your boat.
Signal Hill
OutdoorsEast End
Cabot Tower hike with cliffs, whales and the Atlantic.
George Street
NightlifeDowntown
More pubs per square foot than anywhere in N.A.
Quidi Vidi Village
Food & DrinkQuidi Vidi
Fishing harbour + iceberg-beer brewery.
Where to eat
Chinched
$$$Charcuterie + small plates · Downtown
House-cured everything, packed nightly.
Mallard Cottage
$$$Heritage Newfoundland · Quidi Vidi
200-year-old cottage, cod tongues and moose.
Merchant Tavern
$$$Modern Canadian · Downtown
Old bank, oysters, killer cocktails.
Raymonds
$$$$Newfoundland tasting · Downtown
Long considered Canada's best restaurant.
Live & on stage
George Street Festival
George Street · Jul 30 – Aug 5 · Rock / East Coast
Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
Quidi Vidi · All summer · Folk / Trad
Mummers Parade
Downtown · Dec 20 · Folk / Free
Royal St. John's Regatta
Quidi Vidi Lake · Aug 6 · Rowing + Live
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Signal Hill, George Street, Quidi Vidi Village. The shortlist is curated by people who live in St. John's and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.