Jul 1–Aug 31
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) GHOSTS OF SIGNAL HILL F Daring escapes, murdered pirates, ghost ships, buried treasure, tragic drownings, and headless phantoms: it is all in a night’s work at Signal Hill National Historic Site. Friday and Saturday nights. Loc: Visitor Centre, Signal Hill National Historic Site T: (709) 685 3444 E: info@ hauntedhike.com W: hauntedhike.com
and hard times that took place during the 1942 sinking of the ore carriers. Saturdays at 3pm Loc: Beach Hill at the gun site T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 6216 F: (709) 488 3290 TF: (855) 235 5475 E: tourismbellisland@gmail.com W: tourismbellisland.com Jul 6–Sep 17
Trepassey, Route 10 (W22) TREPASSEY AND AREA DINNER THEATRE 3FT A dinner theatre experience which combines traditional music, good food, and laughter. At 7pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, enjoy a 3-course meal and live music. Following the meal, patrons are treated to a 3-act play. Loc: 106 Coarse Hill T: (709) 438 2651 / 763 1697 F: (709) 438 2405 E: southernavalondev@nf.aibn. com W: southernavalondevelopment.com
Jul 1–Aug 31
Woody Island, Placentia Bay (S19) SOIRÉES & TIMES– A WOODY ISLAND TIME FTY Unique resort in a scenic fishing village offers an unforgettable “Back in Time” all-inclusive experience. Loc: Woody Island T: (709) 364 3701 F: (709) 745 4937 TF: (800) 504 1066 E: woodyi@ woodyi.com W: woodyi.com Jul 1–Aug 31
St. John’s, Route 1 (T23) TUNES & TALES OF PIGEON INLET WITH KELLY RUSSELL F Music of legendary fiddlers Rufus Guinchard and Emile Benoit and the classic stories of Pigeon Inlet with Kelly Russell every Monday at 8pm. Loc: The Crow’s Nest, 88 Water Street T: (709) 488 3821 / 697 1916 E: kellyrussell@ nf.sympatico.ca W: kellyrussell.ca Jul 1–Sep 30
Bell Island, Route 41 (S22) GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS Every Thursday at sunset starting in July, we gather in the woods next to the café and share ghost stories and the folklore of Bell Island. A creepy event, not for the faint of heart. Loc: Keeper’s Café T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 6216 F: (709) 488 3290 TF: (855) 235 5475 E: tourismbellisland@gmail.com W: tourismbellisland.com Jul 1–Sep 30
Bell Island, Route 41 (S22) WWII COMES TO BELL ISLAND An original play performed at the bottom of Beach Hill that depicts some of the drama
Jul 9
Flatrock, Route 20 (S22) ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH–GARDEN PARTY Annual event, concession stands, coldplate supper, and more! Loc: Community Centre T: (709) 437 6312 F: (709) 437 6311 E: info@ townofflatrock.com W: townofflatrock.com Jul 10–Aug 18
Placentia, Route 100 (U20) FACES OF FORT ROYAL 4 Faces of Fort Royal is a bilingual adventure to the past through a period of theatrical pageantry. 2pm, weather permitting. Loc: 24 Castle Hill Road T: (709) 227 2401 / 5614 F: (709) 227 2452 E: castle.hill@pc.gc.ca W: pc.gc.ca Jul 14–16
Bay Roberts, Route 70 (T22) SUPER SPORTS WEEKEND FT A collection of sporting tournaments, men’s softball, women’s volleyball, swim meet, 10-km road race. Over 400 sport enthusiasts will take part over the 3-day weekend. Loc: Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex T: (709) 786 2126 F: (709) 786 2128 E: ianflynn@bayroberts.com W: bayroberts.com Visit NewfoundlandLabrador.com
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Bell Island, Route 41 (S22) BELLE-FEST Come to Bell Island for 28 days of fun. Various events each weekend including dinner theatre, games, music, and more. It’s here the fun begins! Loc: Various locations on Bell Island T: (709) 488 2411 / 687 6216 F: (709) 488 3290 TF: (855) 235 5475 E: tourismbellisland@gmail.com W: tourismbellisland.com