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Quiet Afternoon in Petty Harbour

Escape the town bustle for a slow afternoon in a friendly, quiet fishing village.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium

    Arrive at Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium. This picturesque fishing village is a friendly, quiet retreat about 12 km south of town. Turn south onto Maddox Cove Road from Blackhead Road to reach it.

  2. 13:45

    Find a spot for lunch or a snack nearby. Check local opening hours for the best time to eat in the village.

  3. 14:30

    Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium

    Stroll the quiet streets and enjoy the atmosphere of the village before heading back.

Local tip

Petty Harbour is a quiet retreat. Arriving in the early afternoon helps you avoid the busier morning hours if you prefer solitude.

Check before you go

  • The aquarium operates from Jun-Oct. Check opening hours if visiting outside this window.

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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