{"id":291075,"date":"2023-07-21T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=291075"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"guide-st-johns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/guide-st-johns\/","title":{"rendered":"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong>Newfoundland and Labrador&#8217;s capital, is ideal for a short getaway. Just a two-hour flight from Montreal, this charming city is the perfect place to satisfy your craving for fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-6.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John's 6\" class=\"wp-image-290277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-6-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-6-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-st-john-s-highlights\">St. St. John&#8217;s &#8211; Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iceberg-whale-and-bird-watching\">Iceberg, whale and bird watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every spring, icebergs break off the glaciers of Greenland and drift down to the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador. The iceberg-watching season runs from mid-May to the end of June. Whales are in Newfoundland waters from mid-June to August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1147\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/puffin-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - puffin-unsplash\" class=\"wp-image-290865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/puffin-unsplash.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/puffin-unsplash-450x323.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/puffin-unsplash-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/puffin-unsplash-200x143.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/puffin-unsplash-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruises depart from the port of Bay Bulls, about 30 minutes away from <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong>. If you don&#8217;t have a car, a shuttle service is available for around $30. Boats cruise through the Witless Bay ecological reserve and on to Gull Island, where thousands of seabirds, including the adorable puffins, can be seen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my visit in July, I was also able to observe many humpback whales. The tour lasts 2 hours and costs $80 + tax per adult. You can book this kind of activity on <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Viator\" href=\"\/go\/viator\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Viator<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00044483\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-95c83ffa-e8f4-4df8-857e-4aa8e0a24035\"> <\/div>\n\n\n<p>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-9.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-9\" class=\"wp-image-290281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-9-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-9-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-9-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signal-hill\">Signal Hill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Signal Hill National Historic Site has played an important role in Newfoundland&#8217;s military history. Today, the hill offers a breathtaking view of the city, the port and a panoramic view of the ocean. Several hiking trails are available. Access to the site and parking are free.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-5.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-5\" class=\"wp-image-290275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-5-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-5-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jellybean-row\">Jellybean Row<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I searched for this famous street for a long time, only to find that it doesn&#8217;t exist&#8230; In fact, Jellybean Row is a term for the style of colorful row houses found in <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong>. All the streets in the city center are Jellybean Row! These pretty, candy-colored houses are mainly found along Gower, Bond and Colonial streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-2.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-2\" class=\"wp-image-290269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-2-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-2-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quidi-vidi\">Quidi Vidi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This neighborhood is on the other side of Signal Hill, near the lake of the same name. It&#8217;s a picturesque &#8220;village within a town&#8221; that has kept its fishing port soul. It can be reached by car or by a short hike from Signal Hill. In summer, a food court is set up with a number of breweries and <em>food trucks<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-8.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-8\" class=\"wp-image-290279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-8-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-8-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-rooms\">The Rooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Newfoundland and Labrador&#8217;s heritage, a visit to this cultural center is a must. It&#8217;s a hybrid between a museum and a gallery. The collections include artifacts, archives, specimens and works of art. Admission is $12 + tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-east-coast-trail\">East Coast Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>25 different hiking trails meet end-to-end to make up the 336-kilometre <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/choose-a-path\/\">East Coast Trail<\/a>. This trail runs along the coast of the Avalon Peninsula, passing cliffs, seabird colonies, fjords, archaeological sites and many other points of interest. The trails closest to <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong> are <em>Sugarloaf Path<\/em> (8.8 km hike) and <em>Deadmans Bay Path<\/em> (10.5 km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1168\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/East-Coast-Trail-Newfoundland.png\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - East Coast Trail Newfoundland\" class=\"wp-image-293139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/East-Coast-Trail-Newfoundland.png 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/East-Coast-Trail-Newfoundland-450x329.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/East-Coast-Trail-Newfoundland-1024x748.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/East-Coast-Trail-Newfoundland-200x146.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/East-Coast-Trail-Newfoundland-768x561.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cape-spear\">Cape Spear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cape Spear lighthouse marks the easternmost point of North America<b>. <\/b>At the end of this cliff, we&#8217;re closer to Paris than to Vancouver! The area offers superb ocean views, and in season you can admire whales and icebergs. A section of the <i>East Coast Trail<\/i> (the <i>Cape Spear Path<\/i>) crosses this national historic site. Access to the site costs $8.50.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Public transport does not run to Cape Spear. You have to get there by car or by <em>hop-on hop-off<\/em> bus.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cape-spear-1920x480-1.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - cape-spear-1920x480\" class=\"wp-image-290200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cape-spear-1920x480-1.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cape-spear-1920x480-1-450x190.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cape-spear-1920x480-1-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cape-spear-1920x480-1-200x84.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cape-spear-1920x480-1-768x324.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-john-s-good-addresses\">St. John&#8217;s &#8211; Good addresses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quidi-vidi-brewery\">Quidi Vidi Brewery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This former fish factory has been transformed into a microbrewery with an English pub atmosphere. Go there to sip a craft beer made with iceberg water and grab a bite to eat. Local musicians entertain from Thursday to Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-7.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-7\" class=\"wp-image-290283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-7-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-7-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mallard-cottage\">Mallard Cottage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also located in the Quidi Vidi district, this restaurant is housed in one of the oldest wooden buildings in North America. The menu changes frequently and features local produce. Dishes can be enjoyed for brunch or dinner. This restaurant is very popular, so it&#8217;s advisable to book weeks in advance during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oliver-s\">Oliver&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Water Street in the city center, this restaurant offers fresh, local cuisine. Their small menu includes dishes from the sea and land, as well as an impressive wine list. They serve brunch, lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/olivers-stjohns.jpeg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - olivers-stjohns\" class=\"wp-image-290184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/olivers-stjohns.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/olivers-stjohns-450x305.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/olivers-stjohns-1024x693.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/olivers-stjohns-200x135.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/olivers-stjohns-768x520.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-terre-restaurant-cafe\">Terre Restaurant &amp; Cafe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This upscale downtown restaurant serves local and modern cuisine. On the menu, lots of seafood prepared with refinement. They are also open for brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is located in the Alt Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/terre-stjohns.jpeg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - terre-stjohns\" class=\"wp-image-290190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/terre-stjohns.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/terre-stjohns-450x338.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/terre-stjohns-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/terre-stjohns-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/terre-stjohns-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-battery-cafe\">The Battery Cafe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This little caf\u00e9 near Signal Hill is my favorite in St. John&#8217;s.  All kinds of coffees are served, some rather original like a blueberry latte. Good breakfasts and sandwiches for lunch are also on the menu. I really enjoyed spending the afternoon there working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-george-street\">George Street<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to party during their stay in <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong>go to George Street. This small stretch of street is home to nothing but bars. Lively in the evenings and on weekends, it features Irish pubs, nightclubs and a karaoke bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-st-john-s-planning-your-trip-with-points\">St. St. John&#8217;s &#8211; Planning your trip with points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flights\">Flights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Canada offers daily flights between Montreal and <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong>. These are often expensive when booked in cash, despite the short distance involved. This is an opportunity to use <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan points<\/a> at a good value. Direct flights start at 15,000 Aeroplan points one-way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-ac-en.png\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - yul-yyt-ac-en\" class=\"wp-image-284946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-ac-en.png 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-ac-en-450x139.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-ac-en-1024x316.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-ac-en-200x62.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-ac-en-768x237.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the best credit cards for easily earning Aeroplan 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shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"228290\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/cibc-aventura\/\">CIBC Aventura points<\/a> are also an excellent option for an inexpensive flight. The YUL-YYT route falls into the short-haul category of the Aventura airfares table. For as little as 20,000 points plus tax, you&#8217;ll get a round-trip ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have to pay the difference if the ticket&#8217;s market value is over $400. In the example below, the ticket sells for $473. So there&#8217;s an extra $73 to pay (the <strong>OVERMAX<\/strong> amount in the screenshot).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1201\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-aventura-en.png\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - yul-yyt-aventura-en\" class=\"wp-image-284948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-aventura-en.png 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-aventura-en-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-aventura-en-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-aventura-en-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-aventura-en-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"153316,22689\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultra-low-cost carrier <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=191075\">Lynx Air<\/a> recently set up operations at Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau airport. Flights with Lynx Air start at $69 one-way, and promotions are frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-lynx.png\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - yul-yyt-lynx\" class=\"wp-image-284950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-lynx.png 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-lynx-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-lynx-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-lynx-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/yul-yyt-lynx-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Please note: cabin baggage is not included in Lynx Air fares.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use your CIBC Aventura Points to pay for some or all of the flights you book with Lynx Air. For example, if your flight costs $140, you&#8217;ll need just 11,200 Aventura points to cover the total!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, this is what I did to reimburse my accommodation expenses, my flights with Lynx Air and my car rental. I used 44,000 Aventura points for a total credit of $550.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"190588\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-1.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-1\" class=\"wp-image-290267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-1-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accommodation\">Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Marriott Bonvoy group offers four different hotels in <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong>under four distinct banners. Depending on the date, rates range from 16,000 to 34,000 points per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-marriott-en.png\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - st-johns-marriott-en\" class=\"wp-image-284944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-marriott-en.png 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-marriott-en-450x182.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-marriott-en-1024x415.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-marriott-en-200x81.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-marriott-en-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--s container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card card-s\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>On the<a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/hilton-honors\/\">Hilton Honors<\/a> side, three of the program&#8217;s hotels are present in St. John&#8217;s. Rates are quite high, between 40,000 and 50,000 points per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-hilton.png\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - st-johns-hilton\" class=\"wp-image-284952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-hilton.png 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-hilton-450x216.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-hilton-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-hilton-200x96.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/st-johns-hilton-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207311\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-st-john-s-practical-information\">St. St. John&#8217;s &#8211; Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"when_is_the_best_time_to_visit_st_johns_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhen is the best time to visit St. John&#8217;s&nbsp;?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The best time to visit <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong> is during summer, mainly from July to August. These are the months with the hottest and driest temperatures. These months are also ideal for whale watching.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_long_does_it_take_to_visit_st_johns_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow long does it take to visit St. John&#8217;s&nbsp;?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong> can be visited in a single busy day, but 2 to 3 days is ideal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"whats_the_weather_like_in_st_johns_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s the weather like in St. John&#8217;s&nbsp;?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong> is Canada&#8217;s foggiest city. Expect rain too, but the weather can change very quickly during the day. Summer is comfortable, with average temperatures of 16\u00b0C. Winter is cool, with an average of 0\u00b0C and heavy snowfalls.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_we_visit_st_johns_without_a_car_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan we visit St. John&#8217;s without a car?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Although downtown <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong> can be explored on foot, I recommend renting a car to take full advantage of out-of-town attractions like Cape Spear.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-4.jpg\" alt=\"Newfoundland: Guide to a long weekend in St. John's - St. John-s-4\" class=\"wp-image-290273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-4-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-4-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/St.-John-s-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This summer, flights to <strong>St. John&#8217;s <\/strong> are particularly affordable with the arrival of Lynx Air in Montreal. 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