Awesome Stuff to Do

There's so much to see and do in St. John's. Get to know the city that you have chosen to study in. Explore our parks, trails and recreation facilities. Take in the local culture and history, and attend some great events… We want you to get out and experience St. John's!

Arts and culture

Is history and art your thing? Don't miss The Rooms museum, gallery and archives. Take advantage of free student Fridays!
Film buffs can take in a movie at Scotiabank Theatre St. John's. Remember: big savings at the movies every Tuesday!
Head down to a hockey game or event at the Mary Brown's Centre.
Visit a fishing village right in the city. Quidi Vidi Village is home to a fine craft studio.
Theatre, music, dance, comedy. Enjoy all sorts of live events at the Resource Centre for the Arts, also known as the LSPU Hall or simply The Hall. Volunteer there too!
Check out the events listings at the Arts and Culture Centre, located right next door to Memorial University.
Hear the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra perform classical masterpieces, popular hits and everything in between. Students aged 13 to 30 can sign-up for a free Go-NSO membership to enjoy select NSO concerts for just $10.
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Food and shopping

Indulge your inner foodie by trying some new cuisine. Mexican, Middle Eastern, Korean, Japanese, just pick your choice of restaurant.
Buy local at the St. John's Farmers' Market, located just a short walk from Memorial University.
Shop till you drop at one of the City's indoor shopping centres – the Avalon Mall or the Village Mall. Both are well-served by public transit.
If vintage is your style, make a trip downtown to Found Consignment Boutique or Model Citizens, or head to Kenmount Road to shop at the Thrift Store, Value Village or Previously Loved.
Check out the big box stores around Stavanger Drive and Kelsey Drive.
Go unique and shop boutique, in the downtown.

Landmarks

For a view of the city unlike any other, visit St. John's most popular landmark, Signal Hill, a National Historic Site.
Take a selfie at the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear National Historic Site.
Discover a monument marking the starting point of Canadian hero Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, tucked away in the harbour, behind the Port Authority Building, off Water Street east.
Go underground at the Johnson Geo Centre, a science interpretation centre with a special focus on geology.

Recreation

Try some fancy moves on ice. Go ice skating outdoors at the Bannerman Park Loop.
Go for a wilderness hike on the stunning East Coast Trail. Not to be missed!
Take a walk or meet some friends in one of the city's parks.
Practice your kickflips at a skate park.
Take in some winter fun by going sledding, snow shoeing, or cross country skiing at our Winter Activity Centre.
Soar high on the North Atlantic Zipline, just a 20-minute drive from St. John's.
Are you a gamer? Join the gaming community at Sandbox Gaming.
Learn to flick and flow by joining the St. John's Ultimate Frisbee League.
Get in on the fun with the 709 Derby Girls, Newfoundland and Labrador's first roller derby league.
St. John’s has a growing community of Cricket enthusiasts and Cricket NL is looking for young people to get involved.