We recently had friends visiting from Honduras and decided to immerse them into some local history…read moreby booking a 'Travel Through Twine' walking tour of the Battery in St. John's with Randy Pearcey. I have to say that it is one of the best ways to spend a few hours, especially if you have friends or family visiting from away. Randy is a retired teacher and is a wealth of knowledge of the area with an ability to educate his guests in a very passionate and informative way. Tony Pearcey had the wood stove nicely burning by the time we returned to Pearcey's Twine Store after our walking tour, which was so welcoming. We were able to relax, tell a few stories and enjoy the view of the harbour. This tour is highly recommended. It's a very good experience and will leave you with many good memories. I highly recommend it. Janet Lenover Bay Roberts, NL

Great park for walking, picnics or just spending time with the family. Very clean and fantastic…read morelights at Christmas.

Bowring Park was a lovely surprise for an evening stroll yesterday! Underrated by locals, this…read moresprawling green space includes a huge duck pond, multiple bridges, forest-covered trails, huge moose statues, community pool, water park, playground...and presumably even more since we stopped before making it the whole way through. Among the highlights were a statue reportedly (but unconfirmed) of Peter Pan and a historic fountain for horses so that you can keep your steed hydrated while trotting through. Wait for a sunny day then go check it out!

Walked through it once. The grass was short probably from being walked on so much. Seemed nice,…read morelots to do. They were doing races that day. Don't sleep on this short-grassed gem, b'y

Ok first off, before I looked up the website to add to this business page, I was under the…read moreimpression that this park was pronounced ba-na-men park. I GREW UP HERE. That's just ridiculous. Well... The More You Know. This park is a little hub in the city that hosts everything from the folk festival to found memories of the first time I tried wine while sitting in the gazebo. It's a great piece of central green space that has a little bit for every one. Whether it's sight seeing for touristy folks, a spot to sit down and down some lunch picnic style or a play place for the kiddies - it's a pretty nifty park. Last time I was here, it had (and was) undergoing some pretty serious upgrades & maintenance, so that's nice to see they are keeping this place well groomed. On a nice day, it's the perfect spot to grab ice cream and take a wander through.

My fondest memories of Newfoundland were the landscape, the people, the music, and the charming…read moretowns (including "outports" or charming coastal villages). Petty Harbour is one pretty example, that's a short drive from St. John's on the way to Cape Spear. It's located on the Avalon Peninsula and in the heart of Motion Bay. A nice Air Canada steward on our JFK-YUL flight was from Newfoundland and recommended that we visit Petty Harbour. So Gayle and I drive around the harbour and stopped to look around. I even got into a conversation with a local fisherman, who proudly recommended some other sights we should see.

Petty Harbour is a peaceful little fishing village located in Maddox Cove Newfoundland, and…read moreLabrador, Canada. The town itself is over 200 years old but was documented to have inhabitants around 1598. This was even before the arrival of the Mayflower, making this one of the oldest European Settlement in North America. In 1992 the Canadian Government declared an moratorium restricting cod fishing in Newfoundland. For generations after generations cod fishing was the major income producer in the region. This was devestating for the local economy and especially for all the fisherman whom relay on the cod to survive. Today the fishing industry is still very important to the local residence of Peggy Harbour, but tourism is also becoming a very major factor in the survival of this small town. Peggy Harbor is now home to Airbnb's, hotels, wonderful seafood restaurants, cafes, bed & breakfast, mini aquarium, charters for whale watching and fishing, walking trails and even boast to have the longest zip-line in Canada ( North Atlantic Ziplines). Due to the picturesque beauty of the area , There has been many television series and movies filmed at this location too. Small town with so much history , Enjoy ! Live/Love/Travel !

Best place for bowling in St. John's if you have a small crowd. Lane rentals are at reasonable…read moreprices, the lanes are well maintained and it is the only place in the metro area that has 10 pin bowling with a variety of bowling balls ranging from 7-15 lbs in mass to accommodate almost everyone (it also has 5 pin bowling available). They have a well stocked snack bar (which includes beer and some alcohol) as well as a lounge area for legal patrons (19 years of age or older) and a party room for birthday parties or other celebrations. There are several leagues which are held during the year, including a 10 pin bowling league which is a great opportunity to have a night out and meet new people. As well, if you like darts, they hold several dart leagues as well (must be 19+). Definitely a great place for all age groups and personalities. You have to check this place out.

Kenny's Pond - we go back a long way…read more When I was a little girl and my sister and I were new to the city - you were the pond in our backyard. Your bugs, and fish and plants were our playground . Growing up you were the pond down the street - where we hung out in the summer and skated on in the winter. Passed through a million times going here and there over the years. You grew up too; lots of changes, starting with the walking trail. These days you are part of a network of walking trails through the city. Then you got into golf and like most - your interest in golf has been long-standing and varied: driving range, putting greens and now today - mini golf! Lots of wildlife here too. Parking just off of McDonald Drive.

A very nice park close to the Holiday inn that makes for a good walk around. It's nice to have…read moresome scenery to come by when you have a walk and it's a nice trail to get some exercise. Good for those evenings after work when you need to clear your head or get your legs moving after eating a big meal. When I've walked around here I've noticed other locals that do the same. On my walk there were no notice of bugs and I made my way around and back before dark. I believe it's important that city's make trails around nature where possible as it encourages exercise and activity that is necessary in our busy lives!

The trail that winds around Kent's Pond is 1.5 kilometres through mostly forested areas. Some…read moreparts of the trail are adjacent to the pond, where the ducks and birds gather waiting for some treats. Lots of song birds and marsh animals visible. A very nice secluded trail in the heart of the area - not far from the main thoroughfares. Hard to believe it when you are enveloped in the quietude of the path. Access to it from many points. It also joins up with other trails in the area if you should care to expand your distance some including a trail to Long Pond or visit Kenny's Pond ( http://www.yelp.ca/biz/kennys-pond-park-st-johns ) across the street.

Excellent! Visiting Newfoundland with the family from Tallahassee, FL. Took the kids to North…read moreAtlantic Ziplines for an afternoon. The guides were great! The lines were a blast and the scenery was second to none! I've been to Newfoundland a ton but never got to do something like this here. Would definitely recommend this for a couple of hours of fun. 10 lines over 2 hours. 1 was about a kilometer in length. Plus you can order lunch that'll be there when you get back. Definitely do it!