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Daytime

Gardens and Golden Light at Government House

Start your afternoon at the quietest hour to enjoy the flower beds before the crowds arrive.

Best time: 15:46About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 13:10

    Government House

    Sign the guest book and pick up a free postcard at the main entrance on the north side.

  2. 13:40

    Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

    Buy local souvenirs and literature to support the Historic Sites of Newfoundland and Labrador.

  3. 13:50

    Bannerman Park

    Walk to Bannerman Park to see the statue of the girl tying her ice skates near the bandstand.

  4. 14:10

    The Ship Pub & Kitchen

    Grab a drink or light bite at The Ship Pub & Kitchen before the evening rush.

  5. 14:36

    Signal Hill

    Head to Signal Hill to watch the sun set toward the WSW over the city.

Local tip

The main entrance to Government House is on the north side. Bypass the side entrance on the west side.

Check before you go

  • The Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is open Mo-Su 09:00-17:00.
  • The Ship Pub & Kitchen is open Tu-Su 12:00-03:00; Mo 09:00-18:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. John's (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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