Free 5-Day St. John’s Itinerary PDF
Five days based in St. John’s with structured day trips to Bell Island, Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, and the Irish Loop. Real restaurant addresses, attraction details, and morning to evening planning. Send it to your inbox in seconds.
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📋 What is Inside This Guide
Day 1: Downtown St. John’s
Breakfast at Bagel Cafe (246 Duckworth Street), Jellybean Row Homes, Government House, lunch at Chinched Bistro (5 Bates Hill), Water Street stroll, Bannerman Park, Railway Coastal Museum, dinner at O’Reilly’s Pub, evening on George Street.
Day 2: Quidi Vidi and Signal Hill
Breakfast at Cora’s, hike Signal Hill North Head Trail, Johnson GEO Centre, lunch at Bernard Stanley Gastropub, Quidi Vidi Village and Brewery, Quidi Vidi Lake, The Rooms Museum, dinner at Moxies, sunset at Cabot Tower.
Day 3: Bell Island Day Trip
Breakfast at Zachary’s Restaurant, ferry from Portugal Cove to Bell Island ($5-$10), Bell Island Mine and Community Museum, Mine Tour, Lance Cove Beach, Bell Island Lighthouse, lunch at Light Keeper’s Cafe, dinner at Landings Seafood House.
Day 4: Cape Spear and Petty Harbour
Breakfast at Classic Cafe East, Cape Spear Lighthouse and trails, lunch at Chafe’s Landing Restaurant in Petty Harbour, Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium, North Atlantic Ziplines, Ocean Quest Adventures whale watching, snorkelling and scuba diving options.
Day 5: Irish Loop Road Trip
Breakfast at Pur and Simple in Paradise, Bay Bulls whale watching tour, Irish Loop Coffee House, La Manche Provincial Park suspension bridge hike, Ferryland Lighthouse picnic, Colony of Avalon, Ferryland Museum, Berry Head Arch, Mistaken Point, Cape Race, Salmonier Nature Park.
Transportation Section
How to get to Newfoundland by air (Air Canada, WestJet, Porter) and by ferry (Marine Atlantic, 1-800-341-7981). Rental car and hotel booking guidance.
Who This Guide Is For
Travellers basing themselves in St. John’s who want a structured five-day plan with day trips. Ideal for visitors with limited time who want to maximise the Avalon Peninsula experience.
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Is 5 days enough in St. John’s?
Five days is the ideal amount of time to cover St. John’s itself plus day trips to Bell Island, Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, and the Irish Loop. You’ll see the major highlights without rushing.
Do I need a rental car for the 5-day itinerary?
Yes for days 3, 4, and 5. Days 1 and 2 can be done walking and using local transport in downtown St. John’s. For Bell Island, Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, and the Irish Loop, a car is essential.
What’s the best time of year for this itinerary?
June through September offers the best weather, longest days, and active boat tours. May and October are quieter but still excellent if you can flex your dates.
How far is Cape Spear from downtown St. John’s?
Cape Spear is approximately 15 minutes by car from downtown St. John’s. The road is well-maintained and the lighthouse area has free parking.
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