QUIDI VIDI BREWING COMPANY 23FTI Located in the historic fishing village of Quidi Vidi. We offer daily tours and tastings of our 7 award-winning ales and lagers, including Iceberg Beer! Season: Jan 1–Dec 31; summer: Mon–Sun 10am–5:30pm, tours and tastings: 12pm–4pm; off-season call Loc: 35 Barrows Road T: (709) 738 4040 F: (709) 722 7373 TF: (800) 738 0165 E: mitchell@quidividibrewery.ca W: quidividibrewery.ca $$: Tours and tastings $10, group (10 or more) $8. CC: AE, V, MC. QUIDI VIDI VILLAGE PLANTATION 3FTY Experiential cultural tourism in a spectacular historic fishing village destination. Local emerging artisans create unique handmade items in a wide variety of mediums. Season: Jan 7–Dec 23, hours vary seasonally, see website Loc: 10 Maple View Place T: (709) 576 8545 / 730 2048 F: (709) 576 8300 TF: (844) 670 2009 E: dcook@stjohns.ca W: qvvplantation.com $$: Free. Crafts for sale on-site. CC: MC, V, AE. RAILWAY COASTAL MUSEUM 79FTI Housed in a magnificent building which is a National Historic Civil Engineering site. Exhibits the 150-year history of the railway and coastal boat services. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31; Jun 1–Oct 15, Mon–Sun 10am–5pm; Oct 16–May 31, Tue– Sun 10am–5pm Loc: 495 Water Street West T: (709) 724 5929 / 5936 F: (709) 724 5932 TF: (866) 600 7245 E: info@railwaycoastalmuseum.ca W: railwaycoastalmuseum.ca $$: Adult $7, family $15, senior/student $6, youth (5–17) $5, child (under 5) free. CC: V, MC. RDF TRAIL COMPANY 4F Through the rain, drizzle, and fog (RDF), spend the day running and hiking along our rugged coastline, while taking in the sights and sounds of waves crashing, whales breaching, and seabirds soaring. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31 Loc: 64 Julieann Place T: (709) 693 4704 E: rdftrailco@ gmail.com W: rdftrailcompany.com $$: See website. CC: e-Transfer. RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS (LSPU HALL) 57FT T he hear t of the p er for ming ar t s in Newfoundland and Labrador. Home of indigenous theatre, dance, and performing arts. Season: Jan 1–Dec 31, Mon–Fri 12pm–5pm (until showtime on performance days), Sat & Sun closed (open at 4pm on evening performance days and 12pm on matinee performance days) Loc: 3 Victoria Street T: (709) 753 4531 F: (709)
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753 5778 E: communications@rca.nf.ca W: rca. nf.ca $$: See website. CC: MC, V, AE. ROYAL ST. JOHN’S REGATTA MUSEUM FT 4 colourful displays of our unique 6-person + coxswain racing shells and the wonderful history behind the sport of rowing make for a complement to the activities on Quidi Vidi Lake. Season: May 1–Aug 15 Loc: 3rd floor, Boathouse, Clancy Drive T: (709) 576 8921 / 739 3954 F: (709) 576 3315 E: regattamuseum@nf.aibn.com W: manl.nf.ca/royalstjohnsregattamuseum $$: Donations welcome. SIGNAL HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA 8473FT Co m m e m o r a te d f o r i t s m i l i t a r y a n d communications history. Discover the history of Signal Hill with our new Explora GPS tour. Season: May 21–Jun 11, Wed–Sun 10am–6pm; Jun 12–Sep 4, daily 10am–6pm; Sep 5–Oct 16, Sat–Wed 10am–6pm North Head Trail This difficult 1.7-km trail on Signal Hill from Cabot Tower to Lower Battery Road descends almost 500 feet over stairs, boardwalks, and footpaths. Incredible views of the coastline. Season: Mar 31–Dec 1 Loc: 230 Signal Hill Road T: (709) 772 6709 / 5367 F: (709) 772 6388 Off-Season T: (709) 772 4734 TF: (888) 773 8888 E: signal. hill@pc.gc.ca W: pc.gc.ca $$: Adult $3.90, senior $3.40, youth $1.90, family $9.80, discount passes available. CC: AE, MC, V. ST. JOHN’S FARMERS’ MARKET TI A weekly Saturday market of locally-grown food, hot prepared multi-ethnic food, breakfast items, sweets and baked goods, local art, jewellery, children’s activities, and much more. Season: Jun 4–Dec 17, Sat 9am–2pm Loc: Lions Club Chalet, Bonaventure Avenue T: (709) 770 8661 E: sjfm.admin@gmail.com W: stjohnsfarmersmarket.org CC: AE, MC, V. ST. THOMAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH 597FT An historic wooden structure, built in 1836. Today it houses an archive and vital congregation. Oldest continually used Anglican Church in the province. Season: Jun 20–Aug 31, Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm Loc: 8 Military Rd. T: (709) 576 6632 F: (709) 737 0472 E: phounsellcollins@ nf ld.net W: st-thomaschurch.com BL: garrisonchurch.wordpress.com $$: Donations welcome. SPECIALTY FISHING TOURS 4F Guided trophy brown trout fishing on Avalon Peninsula. Atlantic salmon on Newfoundland and Labrador rivers. Single-day local guided