Timeline
15:21
Visit The Rooms to see the view from the upper floor before it gets dark. The building is a prominent landmark in its own right, housing the Newfoundland Museum, Provincial Archives, and Art Gallery. Admission is free from 6-9PM on Wednesdays and Fridays, but at this time of year, the standard afternoon rate applies.
16:21
Walk to Harbourside Park for the final sunset view. This short walk from The Rooms takes you to a park that hosts concerts and features statues of a Newfoundland Dog and a Labrador Retriever. It is the perfect spot to watch the sun set toward the WSW.
17:06
Head to India Gate for dinner. This Indian restaurant has been in business since 1991 and serves dishes like tandoori chicken. It is open from 5PM to 9PM daily, making it a reliable spot for an early evening meal after sunset.
18:06
End the night at Kelly's Pub. This pub serves pub food such as fish and chips and is a short walk from your dinner spot. It is a great place to relax after a meal in the city centre.
Local tip
The walk between The Rooms and Harbourside Park is short and easy. India Gate is open for dinner from 5PM, which is shortly after sunset in January. Kelly's Pub is nearby for a late drink.
Check before you go
- The Rooms hours: Fall/Winter Tue Thu Sat 10AM-5PM; Wed Fri 10AM-9PM; Sun Noon-5PM. Closed Mon.
- India Gate dinner hours: daily 5PM-9PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. John's (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).