Timeline
15:01
Pick up a hot drink at Battery Cafe. The terrace offers early views of the water, and it is the perfect way to warm up before the light changes.
15:16
Commissariat House, Provincial Historic Site
Walk to Commissariat House. This 19th-century historic site is just a short stroll away. The narrated tour gives you context on the city’s military past while you wait for the sun to drop.
15:46
Commissariat House, Provincial Historic Site
Find the best spot inside the Commissariat House grounds or just outside. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the harbour and the city below.
16:16
End your evening with a fresh pastry from the Postmaster’s Bakery. It is open until 17:00, giving you just enough time to grab something sweet after the sun has gone down.
Local tip
Check the route from Battery Cafe to Commissariat House if you are unfamiliar with the area. The walk is short but involves some hills.
Check before you go
- Battery Cafe is open We-Su 08:00-21:00 and Mo-Tu 08:00-17:00. Ensure you visit on a day when it is open.
- The Postmaster’s Bakery is open daily 08:00-17:00. Arrive before 17:00 to get your pastry.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. John's (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).