Destination St. John's

Destination St. John's Colourful experiences. Colourful characters. Colourful encounters. Make your Destination St. John’s. For starters, we have our very own time zone. When in St.

Being the most easterly point in North America has its advantages. 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. Joh

n’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. Make your destination St. John’s—you’ll be glad you did. Destination St. 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.

Where to celebrate Valentines Day 😊💝🎨https://destinationstjohns.com/valentines-day-specials.../Yellowbelly BreweryMoxies...
02/06/2025

Where to celebrate Valentines Day 😊💝🎨
https://destinationstjohns.com/valentines-day-specials.../

Yellowbelly Brewery
Moxies
Bridie Molloy's Irish Pub
Exile Restaurant & Lounge
The Celtic Hearth
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - St. John's Airport
Leaside Manor
Courtyard by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland

Love is in the salt air ❤️ Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, a romantic getaway, a night in, we’ve got you covered. Visit our Valentine’s Day page for the best local ideas to make your day extra special!

NL Live Events

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Destination St. John’s with special menus, hotel packages, and handcrafted cocktails. From intimate dinners to luxurious getaways, find the best offers for a romantic night out. Browse local deals and book early to make your celebration unforgettable.

02/06/2025

Tickets on sale now!

Incredible local artists and bands are coming together at JAG Soundhouse to celebrate The Last Waltz—One of the greatest concerts in rock history.

More than just a show, this is a tribute to the legendary sounds of The Band, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, and more.

When: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 / Doors open @ 7pm
Where: JAG Soundhouse
Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/JAGLastWaltz

This is a +19 event.

02/05/2025

Soup & wraps are good for the soul. ❤️

Get down for lunch this week and enjoy some of Chef Kim's amazing grub!

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Tonight is also our Blackhorse Bingo night at 7pm, sponsored by ! Free to play, with a chance to win 2 tickets to the Molson Booth at the ! 🎟 🎫 🎟 🎫 🎟 🎫 🎟

There is lots more prizes, beer to win, good times ahead.

You'll have .hollaha_ & Niall hosting this evening, hope to see you down! 🍻

Valentines Day Dinner & Dance 😍🎵🍽️Join Yellowbelly Brewery and Dana Parsons for a romantic night of exquisite food & dan...
02/04/2025

Valentines Day Dinner & Dance 😍🎵🍽️

Join Yellowbelly Brewery and Dana Parsons for a romantic night of exquisite food & dancing!

They have two ticket options: Dinner & Dance ticket or a Dance only ticket. Yellowbelly Brewery has a three-course meal curated for this special occasion, followed by the music and entertainment of the one & only Dana Parsons and her band.

Dinner service starts at 7:00 until 9:00, followed by the Dana Parsons Band for two full sets of music to dance the night away.

Full details:
https://destinationstjohns.com/event/valentines-day-dinner-dance/

NL Live Events O'Reilly's on George Street

Friday, Feb 14, join us in the Public House at YellowBelly Brewery for a romantic night of exquisite food & dancing. We are offering a three-course meal curated for this special occasion, followed by the music and entertainment of the one & only Dana Parsons and her band.

02/04/2025
02/03/2025
Smiling land ☺️❤️🎨Thank you for this beautiful photo of 📍Signal Hill National Historic Site Signal Hill National H...
02/02/2025

Smiling land ☺️❤️🎨

Thank you for this beautiful photo of 📍Signal Hill National Historic Site

Signal Hill National Historic Site, Parks Canada

02/01/2025

We’re open and ready to welcome you! Nestled in the heart of historic Quidi Vidi Village, our studios are home to incredible local artisans creating unique, handmade works right before your eyes. From textiles to ceramics, jewelry to woodwork—there’s something special for everyone. 🧶✨

Support local, meet the makers, and take home something truly Newfoundland & Labrador. Stop by and explore creativity in action!

Looking for Valentine's Day plans? 😊💝🎨https://destinationstjohns.com/valentines-day-specials-st-johns/Love is in the sal...
01/31/2025

Looking for Valentine's Day plans? 😊💝🎨

https://destinationstjohns.com/valentines-day-specials-st-johns/

Love is in the salt air ❤️ Whether you’re planning a cozy date night, a romantic getaway, a night in, we’ve got you covered. Visit our Valentine’s Day page for the best local ideas to make your day extra special!

NL Live Events

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve in St. John's? Discover the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. From lively parties to family-friendly events, find the perfect way to welcome the new year!Celebrate love in St. John’s with Valentine’s Day restaurant sp...

01/31/2025

Big games ahead ➡️

🆚: KW Titans (Game 1 of 2)
🕖 Tip-Off: 7:00 pm
🎤 Atlantic Championship Wrestling
📍 Mary Brown's Centre
🎟️ nfldrogues.ca

01/31/2025

Two incredible honours to kick off 2025!

Fogo Island Inn has been named one of the "50 Hotels Every Man Should Stay at Before He Dies" by Gents Journal and recognized as one of the "Top International Hideaways" in Andrew Harper's Members' Choice Awards.

These accolades celebrate the Inn’s unique sense of place, unparalleled hospitality, and the unforgettable experiences our guests share with us.

📸 Alex Fradkin

01/31/2025
01/30/2025

🎶 Live Music Thursdays at St. John’s Moxies! 🎶

Make your Thursdays memorable with the talented Rodney Slade, performing live every Thursday from 6-8 PM.

Stay late and enjoy our Late Night Happy Hour starting at 9 PM—the perfect way to end the night with great company and even better drinks!

📍 Book your table now: https://moxies.com/reservations

01/29/2025

Tonight! Grab your instrument of choice and join us tonight for Folk Night at The Ship and the first Tune Session of 2025. Featuring our talented host, Isaac Andrews-Power! Fingers fly at 9pm sharp!

01/29/2025

Every Thursday of February, we’re turning into a steak house. Think steaks (from .nl, of course), ceasar salad, shrimp cocktails, and all the classics. Menu coming soon - book your seats!

01/29/2025
01/29/2025

Exciting News from The Gypsy Tea Room!
✨ New Lunch & Dinner Menus are arriving this Monday! ✨

Get ready for bold flavors, fresh creations, and dishes you’ll fall in love with. Whether it’s a midday bite or a special evening out

📅 Mark your calendars—your next favorite dish is just around the corner

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BUDDY is back!
BUDDY is back!

Buddy is back! 🤗❤️📣 After the exciting news today about the Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club Buddy The Puffin pumped up the crowd! Show some love to our new team by following: Newfoundland Regiment Hockey Club. And follow Mary Brown's Centre to keep up with all the news about games and tickets! #newfoundland #newfoundlandregiment #hockey #letsgo NL Live Events

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Lakecrest Chamber Choir
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Lakecrest Chamber Choir

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the St. John's International Airport & the Lakecrest Independent School Chamber Choir. The YYT Holiday Concert Series tradition continues today as the kids spread holiday cheer! 🎵🎅⭐️ #yyt #explorenl #newfoundland #stjohnsnl #destinationstjohns What's Happening St. John's City of St. John's

Look up ☺️❤️🛫
Look up ☺️❤️🛫

The British High Commission, Ottawa graced our skies this evening. Thank you @tallgirl_adventures for this video. ☺️❤️ Downtown St. John's What's Happening St. John's #stjohnsnl #explorenl #newfoundland #yyt #seethingsdifferently Newfoundland & Labrador Tourism

Lookin’ fly 🛫❤️
Lookin’ fly 🛫❤️

British High Commission, Ottawa The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team did a fly over our beautiful destination this evening! Downtown St. John's #yyt #stjohnsnl #explorenl #newfoundland

Splash! 🐋🌊
Splash! 🐋🌊

Just popping up to say “Whaddya at?” ☺️❤️🐋🌊 Thank you Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours for this incredible video taken onboard today #humpbackbreach #yyt #stjohnsnl #newfoundland #whalewatching #boattour #thenarrows #destinationstjohns

Colour around every corner 🎨☺️❤️ Thank you @709photog for this beautiful video of 📍The Battery in our capital city, St. John’s, NL #stjohnsnl #thebattery #newfoundland #yyt #nlwx

A feed of capelin is on the horizon 🌊🍽️. This morning the capelin were in at Middle Cove Beach, and rolling at Outer Cove Beach. If you’re enjoying the @eastcoasttrail this weekend maybe you’ll get to see them. ☺️🐟 #lbmcoc #capelin2024 #nlwx #capelinweather #eastcoasttrail @townoflbmcoc

ECMA Awards coming to St. John's
ECMA Awards coming to St. John's

2025 East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is coming back to the City of St. John's! Announced this morning at O'Reilly's on George Street the East Coast Music Awards will be here May 7-11, 2025 🎼🎻🪗🪕 Thank you to KitchinParti for kicking off the news! And a big congratulations on your nomination and new single “Who Knit Ya”! 🎸🤗 “Destination St. John's is thrilled to see the East Coast Music Awards return to St. John’s. Being a destination so rich in music, storytelling and the arts, performers and visitors alike will find themselves immersed in our local arts and entertainment scene. The city comes alive during such events with local restaurants, pubs, accommodators and tour operators building on the excitement. Visitors can surely expect a unique cultural experience that will leave them wanting more. And, what a better way to create ambassadors for our province!” -Cathy Duke, CEO Destination St. John's Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Government of Newfoundland and Labrador O'Reilly's on George Street #yearsofthearts #newfoundlandandlabrador #ecma2025

Exploring the colourful streets of downtown St. John’s, where history meets vibrant charm ❤️🌈🎨☺️. 📸 @tasharyland #explorestjohns #explorenl #jellybeanrow #yyt #stjohns #newfoundland #nlwx #nltraffic

Just saying hi 👋 🐋🌊We’re counting the days to the Summer season ☀️ 📸 Gatherall's Puffin Whale Watch If you’re searching for an incredible adventure Boat Tour for Whales, Puffins, Icebergs in Newfoundland be sure to check out Gatherall’s. #explorenl #whalewatchingtour #humpbackwhale #humpbackbreach #newfoundland #nlwx

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Colourful Experiences

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 closest province to Europe, which means St. John’s harbour is a safe haven for transatlantic travelers and a bustling commercial port. 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, and that’s not all. As you walk through the winding alleyways of our vibrant downtown, you’ll encounter fashionistas, chefs, musicians, and more, all elements of a colourful tapestry of experiences unfolding before your eyes. Thirsting for adventure? It’s easily quenched by skirting the dramatic coastline on foot, or enjoying a day on a boat on the bay having close encounters with humpback whales, puffins, or icebergs (and maybe all three!). 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 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 experiences. Colourful characters. Colourful encounters. Make your destination St. John’s—you’ll be glad you did.