St. John's

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St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is the oldest city in North America and is located on the Avalon Peninsula in the southeast corner of the island of Newfoundland. The city is the easternmost point on the Trans-Canada Highway, a network of roads leading more than 8000 kilometers westward to Victoria, British Columbia.

With just above 200,000 citizens and the metropolitan area is the second largest in Atlantic Canada, behind Halifax.

St. John's Halal Travel Guide

John Cabot was believed to have sailed into the harbour on June 24, 1494 - the feast day of John the Baptist, for whom St. John's Harbour is named. The first year-round settlement was not long after 1630, although a seasonal fishery operated in the region long before then. Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed the area as England's first overseas colony on 5 August 1583 under Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I. Fishermen from England's West Country controlled most of Newfoundland's east coast by 1620. Fortifications were installed from 1670 onward to defend the city, against the Dutch and then against the French—both of whom had briefly captured the town at one time or another.

When Newfoundland became a self-governing dominion within the British Empire in 1907 (a status similar to that of New Zealand), St. John's was its national capital. Confederation with the Dominion of Canada in 1949 demoted the city to provincial capital status; by then, Newfoundland had fought in two world wars.

With a location 2100 kilometers (1339 miles) northeast of Toronto, St. John's is closer to Dublin than Vancouver. It is the most easternly urban settlement in North America and is 3½ hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Vancouver on the west coast of Canada is 8 hours behind GMT.

Travel to St. John's

Buy a Flight ticket to and from St. John's

• St. John's International Airport IATA Code: YYT is located kilometers 10 from the downtown section of St. John's ☎ +1 709 758-8500 +1 709 758-8521 - St. John's International Airport CYYT Flights arrive from major centres like Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and the Caribbean,London -Heathrow_Airport|Heathrow and Dublin from June to October by Westjet. The airport is served by Air Canada, WestJet, Porter and United Airlines. (Don't mix up the destination with Saint John.

You can reach downtown by public bus No. 14 on weekdays only, buses leave roughly hourly from 6:45AM to 7:15PM to the campus of Memorial University, where connections to various downtown buses are available.

By car

St John's is the easternmost point on Trans-Canada Highway 1 and the primary street across Newfoundland. If you splash loudly into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll know you've gone past the city.

Traffic arriving from out-of-province normally crosses by ferry from North Sydney (Nova Scotia) to either Port-aux-Basques or Placentia (Newfoundland)#Argentia|Argentia and then follows TCH 1 east to town. (It's also feasible to cross from Labrador via a ferry at Blanc-Sablon Québec, but the Trans-Labrador Highway to Quebec Route 389 in Labrador City -Fermont is no easy journey.)

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in St. John's

The island portion of the province is accessible by several ferries leaving North Sydney, Nova Scotia. From there, you can take a 5 to 6 hour ferry ride to Port-aux-Basques, at the southwest corner of Newfoundland, and drive 905 kilometers across the island to St. John’s, near its eastern tip.

From mid-June through September, you can take a 14-17 hour ferry ride from North Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Argentia, Newfoundland, which is 131 kilometers from St. John’s. Ferry schedules and reservation information are available from Marine Atlantic. You should make a reservation well in advance, especially if you want a cabin on an overnight crossing. Marine Atlantic ferries offer a wide variety of on board accommodations and features, including deluxe cabins, dormitory sleepers, full meal and beverage service, live entertainment, movies, and children's activity programs.

Travel on a Bus in St. John's

• DRL Coachlines - ☎ +1 709 263-2171 +1-888-263-1854 Opening Hours: A one-way ride takes around 12 hours - Connects Port-Aux-Basques to St. John's.
• New Hook Bus Lines - ☎ +1 709 426-4876 Opening Hours: A one-way ride takes 1-2 hours - Connects Argentia to St. John's.

How to get around in St. John's

Travel on a Bus in St. John's

St. John's public transit system, Metrobus, serves nearly all of St. John's and the neighbourhoods of Shea Heights, Kilbride and the Goulds, and the neighbouring city of Mount Pearl]. The fare is $2.50 per ride (adults and seniors, Jan 2017), and not per distance, making it a very cheap, affordable way of getting around town. A ten-ride pass is $22.50 for adults, $18.00 for seniors. Most, if not all, of the bus drivers are kind and courteous and are willing to give directions.

By car

St. John's is a driver-friendly city, although the road layout is haphazard and a map or GPS is de rigueur for visitors. Except for the Downtown centre, parking is almost always abundant and traffic jams are non-existent. The downtown area contains many one-way streets so it is important to watch for signs.

St. John's International Airport has the following vehicle rental agencies: Hertz, Avis, Thrifty, Budget, and National. In the city you can also find Enterprise, Discount, and Rent-A-Wreck. Book rental cars early for travel during the peak summer months. Executive Car Service is also available for chauffeured vehicle rentals and tours from several providers such as Black Car Service, Corporate Concierge and Jimmy's Sedan Service.

By foot

The Downtown core can be easily explored by foot. Take a stroll up Water Street, stop for a drink or take in some live music at a wide range of soft-drinking establishments, a wide range of Halal restaurants, and distinctive shopping.

George Street, just above Water at the west end of the downtown core, near City Hall and the Convention Centre, is a concentration of late night restaurants, taverns, restaurants that is typically busy any night of the week, with bar patrons spilling onto many patios and onto the street. Adjacent streets such as Duckworth Street also have interesting shopping and restaurants, and there are a number of (drink-licensed) billiards halls.

How to travel around St. John's on a bicycle ?

Be warned, St. John's rivals San Francisco with its notorious sloping hills. Unless you're in the mood to challenge gravity, renting a bicycle is probably not the best idea.

Best way to travel in St. John's by a Taxi

St. John's issues over 300 taxi licences, and many of the cab drivers are quite knowledgeable and eager to help visitors find out about local attractions. If you want to see something but aren't sure what or where, ask a cabbie for a tour of the city or Cape Spear and the easternmost point in Canada.

What to see in St. John's

• Signal Hill - Signal Hill, St. John's - Majestically overlooking the city and designated as a National Historic Site. The hill was the last stand of the French army in North America during the Seven Years War. Cabot Tower, built in 1897, stand as the top today. The first wireless transatlantic message was received there in 1901.
• The Battery - 47.5707, -52.6944 - The Battery, St. John's - Small village on the edge of the downtown where small houses are framed by the sheer cliffs. The village was once part of the British Defence for the St. John's Harbour. A trail leads from the end of the Battery around the cliffs and up to Signal Hill.
• Bowring Park - 305 Waterford Bridge Road 47.5229, -52.7563 ☎ +1 709 364-1531 +1 709 576-8073 Bowring Park (St. John's) A A beautiful 20-ha (50-acre) park with duck ponds, bridges, walking trails, tennis courts, playground equipment, an outdoor swimmingpool and many monuments.
• Memorial University's Botanical Garden - 306 Mt Scio Road 47.5713, -52.7589 On the campus of the Memorial University of Newfoundland. ☎ +1 709 864-8590 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 4PM Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden
• Fort Amherst - Fort Amherst Road 47.5634, -52.6806 - Fort Amherst, St. John's A lighthouse and World War II military fortification. Located across "The Narrows" on the opposite side of the harbour from Signal Hill. Offers unique views of the city and Cape Spear.
• The Rooms - The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery - 9 Bonaventure Ave 47.5661, -52.7115☎ +1 709 757-8090 Opening Hours: Monday Tu, Thursday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; West 10AM Monday - 9PM the major cultural centre at Fort Townsend for Newfoundland & Labrador. The building has become one of prominence (and controversy) rivalling that of the Basilica. The Rooms contain the Newfoundland Museum, Provincial Archives, and Art Gallery. From the upper floor you can get an unrivalled view of the area. For the cheap and there is free admission on West 7-9PM.
• Colonial Building - Military Road & Bannerman Road 47.5709, -52.7068 - The Colonial Building is a neoclassical building constructed of white limestone brought from Cork, Ireland. Opened in the 1850s, it was the seat of Newfoundland's legislature until 1959.
• Commissariat House, Provincial Historic Site - 11 Kings Bridge Road 47.5725, -52.7025 ☎ +1 709 729-6730 - Price also includes admission to Newman Wine Vaults - The commissariat procured supplies for the local military in 19th century. The first commissariat had a house built to provide a residence as well as a staffed public office. The rooms on display are furnished with many antiques circa 1830. A narrated guided tour is provided.
• Supreme Court - 309 Duckworth Street 47.5645, -52.7075 ☎ +1 709 729-1137 +1 709 729-6623 - The Court House, built in 1901, is a Victorian-era building built of local granite and sandstone. The building extends between Duckworth and Water streets, and has an interesting façade on each of the two streets.
• Government House - Military Road 47.5721, -52.7051 between Bannerman Road & Kings Bridge Road ☎ +1 709 729-2669 - Free - Government House contains the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and is situated within a park with flower beds.and blossoming trees. As well as visiting the gardens and the public may go within the main entrance of Government House to sign a guest book and pick up a free postcard. (The main entrance of the building is at the rear on its north side; bypass the side entrance on its west side.)
• Railway Coastal Museum - 495 Water Street 47.5545, -52.7135 south of downtown ☎ +1 709 724-5929 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM, closed Monday & Tuesday from Oct to mid-June - The museum has various exhibits about rail and coastal shipping located in the original 1903 Riverhead Railway Station. The museum contains dioramas of passenger vehicle interiors built into the dismantled passenger vehicle bodies. Outside, south across the street from the museum, a locomotive and two carriages are on display in a small park. Behind the museum at its NE corner and the shop building of the Newfoundland Railway still stands without any tracks; although closed to the public and the shop front can be viewed from a public area.
• Eastern Edge Art Gallery - 72 Harbour Dr 47.5646, -52.7058☎ +1 709 739-1882 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday noon-5PM, closed Sunday - Monday - Contemporary art from Canada and the province.
• Suncor Energy Fluvarium - 5 Nagles Pl 47.5799, -52.7326☎ +1 709 754-3474 - Scientific exhibits explaining water in relation to rivers, watersheds and ecosystems.
• George Street - between Adelaide Street & Water Street - This narrow street lined with colourful buildings is the core of St. John's busy nightlife.
• Newman Wine Vaults - 436 Water Street 47.5570, -52.7126 ☎ +1 709 729-2627 | Opening Hours: Open in the summer months Price also includes admission to Commissariat House. - Historic vaults, constructed in the late 18th century to age port fruit cocktail, occupy one of St. John's oldest buildings. Port was imported from England, aged in the cellars, and often exported back to England because the sea voyage and Saint John's cool temperature were good for the soft drinks. The front of the building was modernized in the early 20th century; however and the interior is well preserved in its original state. A free sample of port is offered to adult visitors.
• Terry Fox Mile 0 Site - 1 Water Street 47.5703, -52.6973behind the St. John's Port Authority building - A small park containing a bronze sculpture of Terry Fox|Terry Fox dipping his foot in the water at the site where in 1980 he began his Marathon of Hope to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
• The Johnson GeoCentre - 175 Signal Hill Road 47.5729481, -52.69005 ☎ +1 709 737-7880 +1-866-868-7625

• Historic St. John's Harbour -

Churches

• St. Thomas' Anglican Church - 8 Military Road 47.5718, -52.7025☎ +1 709 576-6632 - This black wooden church opened in 1836, and is the oldest church in St. John's.
• Anglican Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist -16 Church Hill 47.5654, -52.7083☎ +1 709 726-5677 - The cornerstone for this Anglican cathedral was laid in 1843. The church was destroyed by the St. John's Great Fire of 1892, and was rebuilt between 1893 and 1905.
• Basilica Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist - 200 Military Road 47.5676, -52.7106☎ +1 709 754-2170 - This Roman Catholic church designated a minor basilica by the Pope). It was built between 1841 and 1850, and has twin 43-metre-high towers.
• Street Andrew's Presbyterian Church - 76 Queens Road 47.5655, -52.7109☎ +1 709 726-5385 - This Gothic Revival church, built in 1894, has an impressive spire.
• Gower Street United Church - 99 Queens Road 47.5652, -52.7093☎ +1 709 753-7286 - This red brick church was completed in 1896.

Best things to do in St. John's

• Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours - Pier 6, 135 Harbour Dr ☎ +1 709 722-1888 | Opening Hours: Departures at 9:30AM, 1PM, 4PM, and 7PM - Enjoy St. John's from the water. See whales, seabirds and icebergs.
• The Quidi Vidi Brewing Company - 35 Barrows Road 47.5814305, -52.6763852 ☎ +1 709 738-4040 - Tour the brewery and sample specialty soft drinks.
• LSPU Hall - Resource Centre for the Arts - 3 Victoria Street 47.5662, -52.7066☎ +1 709 753-4531 - Performing arts theatre located in a brightly coloured wooden building.
• Arts and Culture Centre St. John's - 95 Allandale Road 47.5757, -52.7297☎ +1 709 729-3900 - Performing arts theatre.
• Harbourside Park - Water Street at Queens Cove 47.5673, -52.7029 Opposite the National War Memorial. - The park hosts concerts, and features statues of a Newfoundland dog and a Labrador Retriever.
• The Grand Concourse - 439 Allandale Road ☎ +1 709 737-1077 - The Grand Concourse Authority oversees an extensive collection of walking trails in the city.
• Bannerman Park - Military Road opposite Carew Street 47.5706, -52.7076 This urban park has large grassy areas and a few small flower beds. Near a small bandstand and there is a life-size statue of a girl sitting on a park bench tying her ice skates. A building shaped like a train station has a BeaverTails|BeaverTails stand and a WC.
• St. John's Haunted Hike - Church Hill 47.5652, -52.7084tour begins and ends at the Anglican Gothic Church Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday at 9:30PM in summer - Tour historic St. John's while being regaled with stories of the spooky & strange.
• East Coast Trail - A cliff side trail along the coast north of Signal Hill. This trail system extends in segments to the north and south for dozens of kilometers.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in St. John's

St. John's has two modern shopping centres. The Avalon Mall and the largest shopping centre in Newfoundland, has 140 stores and is on Kenmount Road. The Village Shopping Centre is in the West End on Topsail Road. St. John's also has several big box centres; Stavanger Drive in the east end; Kelsey Drive (off Kenmount Road); and Pearlgate located in the suburb of Mount Pearl.

Downtown St. John's boasts a wide array of shops and boutiques, most notably Water Street. Everything from unique souvenirs to designer clothing.

Groceries

• Sobey's - 8 Merrymeeting Road 47.5674, -52.7167 ☎ +1 709 726-2242 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 8AM Monday - 10PM; Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM Sells groceries.
• Dominion - 260 Blackmarsh Road 47.5461, -52.7442 ☎ +1 709 579-0133 | Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday noon-midnight - Sells groceries. This chain is known as "Loblaws" elsewhere in Canada.

Clothing

• Byron's Clothing For Men | 188 Water Street 47.5647925, -52.7067851 ☎ +1 709 753-5555
• Twisted Sisters Boutik | 179 Water Street 47.5648488, -52.7063886 ☎ +1 709 722-6004 - Locally made clothing and accessories by Canadian designers.
• Couture Studio | 174 Water Street ☎ +1 709 739-8868 - Designer Asian clothing.

Buy Souvenirs from St. John's

• The Travel Bug - 197 Water Street 47.5639203, -52.7070839 ☎ +1 709 738-8284 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM - Travel accessories.
• Hempware - 98 Duckworth Street 47.5700262, -52.7015435 ☎ +1 709 738-4367 - Newfoundland's only hemp product specialty store.
• The Downhome Shoppe -303 Water Street 47.5616946, -52.7099616 ☎ +1 709 722-2970 - Local souvenirs and literature.
• Bowring's - 56 Aberdeen Ave 47.6170978, -52.713769 ☎ +1 709 738-5599 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM - A Newfoundland institution and home base of the national chain, Bowring's of Newfoundland. Housewares and décor.

Halal Restaurants in St. John's

• India Gate - 286 Duckworth Street 47.5655957, -52.7070858 ☎ +1 709 753-6006 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 1:30PM (buffet); daily 5PM Monday - 9PM Price The best Indian food in St. John's.

George Street, in the heart of downtown, is a prime location for nightlife. Water Street, said to be the oldest street in North America, also contains several pubs, usually of a more relaxing atmosphere.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to St. John's

St. John's - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to St. John's, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for St. John's. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in St. John's and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to St. John's. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to St. John's. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSt. John's: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in St. John's.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in St. John's: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in St. John's, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in St. John's.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in St. John's, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in St. John's, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within St. John's and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in St. John's, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in St. John's, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of St. John's without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for St. John's is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring St. John's.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group St. John's is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in St. John's

• City Hostel - HI-St. John's | 8 Gower Street and 246 Duckworth Street 47.5708413, -52.7025781 check in at Gower Street ☎ +1 709 754-4789 +1 709 754-1570 Dorms $28, superior Muslim friendly rooms $75-85 Check-in: 1PM / Check-out: 11AM Dorms and superior Muslim friendly rooms available. Free WiFi and internet terminals.
• Downtown Hostel | 25 Young Street ☎ +1 709 754-7658, +1 709 746-7161 (cell) - Beds start at $20 per day during winter, $23 during summer

Mid-range

• Hare's Ears Cottage - 38 Outer Battery Road 47.5681166, -52.6883721 ☎ +1 709 351-6660 - Restored coastal cottage located in the Battery neighbourhood at Signal Hill.
• Hometel on Signal Hill - 10 St. Joseph's Ln 47.5721358, -52.6966066 ☎ +1 709 739-7799 +1-866-739-7799 - Unique, luxury accommodation located at the base of Signal Hill. Steps to downtown, shopping, restaurants and dining. Accommodations in 10 brownstone units each featuring 3 or 4 guest rooms. Rent a guest room or rent a whole house. Includes breakfast, local and long distance calling, parking and internet.
• Leaside Manor Suites & Apartments - 39 Topsail Road 47.5462022, -52.7228274 ☎ +1 709 722-0387 +1-877-807-7245 - A Heritage Inn offering double Jacuzzi suites with fireplaces, and executive apartments. Leaside Manor's décor, location, and excellent staff make it a great place to relax and celebrate special occasions.
• The Ramada Inn - 102 Kenmount Road 47.5556329, -52.7683691 Trans Canada Hwy, Exit 45 ☎ +1 709 722-9330 +1 709 722-9231 - Renovated suburban hotel. Near shopping and industrial/business parks
• Winterholme Heritage Inn - 79 Rennies Mill Road 47.5722864, -52.7110017 ☎ +1 709 739-7979 +1-800-599-7829

• Hillview Terrace Suites - 3 Wadland Cres 47.5900965, -52.7088584 An apartment complex featuring 1, 2, and 3 bedroom furnished suites available for daily/weekly rental. All have kitchen, phone, TV, microwave, and stove. Laundry on site. Housekeeping available.
• The Roses Heritage Inn - 9 Military Road 47.5711608, -52.7025953 ☎ +1 709 726-3336 +1-877-767-3722 - Price From $115/night with breakfast
• McCoubrey Manor Bed & Breakfast - 6-8 Ordnance Street 47.5708104, -52.7018108 ☎ +1 709 722-7577 +1-888-753-7577 - 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments available.
• Abba Inn | 36 Queen's Road 47.5678252, -52.7086591 ☎ +1 709 754-0058 +1-800-563-3959 $79-189 in-season
• Blue on Water - 319 Water Street 47.5614241, -52.7102335 ☎ +1 709 754-2583
• Courtyard Marriott - 131 Duckworth Street 47.5691963, -52.7020385 ☎ +1 709 722-6636 - Has a nice view of the harbour.
• Holiday Inn Express - 5 Navigator Ave 47.6126956, -52.7520753 Near the Confederation Building Complex and close to the airport. ☎ +1 709 738-0123
• Quality Hotel - 2 Hill O' Chips 47.5699246,-52.7004987 ☎ +1 709 754-7788
• Rendell Shea Manor - 82 Cochrane Street 47.5712089, -52.7042742 ☎ +1 709 738-7432 +1-877-738-7432
• Elizabeth Manor - 21 Military Road 47.5712459, -52.7033741 ☎ +1 709 753-7733 +1-888-263-3786

• Delta Hotel - 120 New Gower Street 47.559017, -52.713941 - New Gower at Barter's Hill. Near George Street, Mile One Stadium and the St. John's Convention Center. For Tim Hortons fans: There is a footbridge behind hotel reception leading to a small Tim Hortons outlet open on weekdays only.
• Ryan Mansion - 21 Rennie's Mill Road 47.569673, -52.708955 ☎ +1 709 753-7926 - An exceptional 5-star Bed and Breakfast located in a Heritage home in downtown St. John's. Marble en suite baths feature heated floors and therapeutic tubs for two. Extravagant suites are arranged over 6 rooms and offer the ultimate in guest accommodation including en suite baths featuring personal steam/shower rooms and century old tubs carved from granite! A collection of local, national, and international artworks, sculpture and artefacts are exhibited throughout the mansion, and a cosy library offers a selection of books & games.
• Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland - 115 Cavendish Sq 47.571273, -52.700329 Near the business neighborhood ☎ +1 709 726-4980 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: noon Offers 301 rooms with free wired and wireless internet use. Newly renovated lobby and lounge. Many rooms feature views of the harbour and downtown.

Cope

Visitors should have clothing for highly variable weather in Saint John's. For example and the high for July 5, 2017 was 9C but was more than 20C on the next day.

Stay safe as a Muslim in St. John's

While St. John's is generally regarded as a safe city, increases in the crime rate have been reported. Panhandling is very common in downtown, however simply replying "no" or ignoring those individuals usually does the trick, while a few more may be more persistent. Very rarely will these people become violent, and are usually not a problem.

As in any other city of comparable size, use caution when travelling after dark. Common areas to avoid after dark include Buckmaster Circle, Old and New Penneywell Road, areas immediately around Hamlyn Road, Livingstone Street, Water Street west (Springdale Street west to the beginning of Waterford Bridge Road including Victoria Park) and Shea Heights. Most of these places are not areas which tourists would normally be in, and shouldn't be a huge problem.

Caution should be used when on George Street, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. With excessive drinking and drug use and there is a high tendency for people to turn violent. However, it's unlikely that you'll fall victim to assault if you keep out of trouble. Take caution at 24-hour restaurants and convenience stores across town, especially in the downtown area. Patrons from George Street often stagger into such restaurants after last call and can be violent, sometimes attacking unsuspecting individuals. As well, a rise in armed robberies in the metropolitan area have left 24-hour convenience an easy target for criminals.

However, with crime rates much lower than the national average, little is to fear about walking around St. John's at most times of day or night. With some basic caution and there is no reason why your visit to the city can't be a safe one.

Nearby

Cape Spear

The most easterly point in North America, a kilometers 15 drive from St. John's.

• Cape Spear National Historic Site - Blackhead Road, Cape Spear 47.521257, -52.622314 ☎ +1 709 772-2191 - Cape Spear - Great lighthouse on an ocean-facing cliff, with walking trails. Beware! It's 45 m down the cliff face, so heed posted warnings. A man drowned here in 2015; a woman fell off the cliff to her death in 2018.

Petty Harbour

Petty Harbour, about kilometers 12 south of town, is a picturesque fishing village and friendly, quiet retreat. From Blackhead Road (which leads from St. John's to Cape Spear), turn south onto Maddox Cove Road.

• Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium - 35 A Southside Road, Petty Harbour 47.4636464, -52.7075877 ☎ +1 709 330-3474 | Opening Hours: June - Oct

Holyrood

About kilometers 60 west of the city on the Trans-Canada Highway.

• Salmonier Nature Park - Salmonier Line (Route 90), 12 kilometers South of Trans-Canada Highway 1 47.2646244, -53.2850755 ☎ +1 709 229-7888 - A 3-km nature trail winds through a mixture of wood and wetlands. View animals in their (enclosed) natural habitats. The trail takes about an hour to walk. 65 kilometers from St. John's.

Portugal Cove

A little under kilometers 30 west of town on Route 40. A ferry runs from Portugal Cove west to Bell Island.

• Bell Island Community Museum - 13 Compressor Hill, Bell Island 47.6463268, -52.9496727 ☎ +1 709 488-2880

Torbay

Torbay, Logy Bay and Middle Bay are about kilometers 13 north of the city, past the airport.

• Middle Cove Beach - 47.6507028, -52.6962903 - The closest beach to St. John's. Noted for annual caplin roll in late June.

Travel Next from St. John's

• Bonavista and its famous lighthouse are kilometers 310 further north
• Dildo - quiet little fishing town is less than an hour's drive away - go whale watching or check out the archaeological remains of early Indian settlement
• Irish Loop - 7-8 hour scenic drive following the southern 'cape' shore (route 10) back to the Trans-Canada Highway. Bay Bulls, one of the closest points to town, is a a small bay kilometers 32 east on route 10 which is home to various boat tour companies offering whale, puffin, and iceberg watching.

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