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Dog Parks in Newfoundland

If you own a dog, you know the importance of keeping your dog exercised and socialized! Dog parks are a great place to do these things and let your dog run free, and many municipalities in Newfoundland have been seeing how valuable these parks are to residents with dogs.

Traditional playgrounds, ball fields, and other parks are not suitable for pets to run and play, so having the proper facilities is important.

If you're looking for a dog park in Newfoundland, this article will show yo...

The pairing of beer and billiards is a classic that might be as old as Newfoundland itself. Some say that the first thing John Cabot did when he arrived on our shores was grab an ice cold Blue Star and head for the nearest pool hall. Luckily there are a lot more options for playing pool in St. John's now than there were in 1497, and we've compiled some of the best options for you right here!
Dooly's

Dooly's is an Eastern Canadian billiards chain that started in New Brunswick in 1...

While Fall is arriving and the temperatures are dropping, this year's outdoor festivities on George Street aren't over just yet! The annual George Street Mardi Gras takes place Saturday, October 26th!

Though most Mardi Gras celebrations in other parts of the world don't take place in October, George Street does things a little different. Here, Mardi Gras is more of a Halloween-themed event.

Many people dress up in Halloween costumes, and there's even a big contest with prizes for 1st-5th p...

With so many other international fast food restaurants setting up shop here over the years, where is there no Taco Bell in Newfoundland?
The History
If you're new to the province or not old enough to remember, you may be surprised to find out that there was once a Taco Bell in Newfoundland! It was a Taco Bell Express location in the Avalon Mall's Scotiabank Theatre. That theatre, relocated from a different area of the mall, opened in 1999 as Studio 12 at Backstage under the Empire Theatres ban...

Looking to cool off on those warm summer days by taking a swim in an outdoor pool? Then read on!
1) Bowring Park

This 50-metre outdoor swimming pool always draws a crowd! With a fairly new water slide, diving boards, a wading pool for kids, and accessible change rooms, the Bowring Park pool is always a great time.

The pool offers daily swims during July and August each season, completely free!

Check out the Bowring Park Pool schedule to plan your visit.
2) Bannerman Park

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George Street is the home of nightlife in St. John's. It's very common for local bar-goers to stay out until alcohol can no longer be legally sold. After a few hours of slinging back beer that you can't get anywhere else, you're going to be hungry! You might have been smart and planned ahead by leaving a delicious snack at home. If not, don't fear, there are some places in walking distance to get some post-George Street food.
The Celtic Hearth

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The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is quickly making its name as an annual "must-see" tradition in St. John's, Newfoundland alongside other summer music events such as the George Street Festival.

This 11-day festival takes place near Quidi Vidi Lake under a 36,000 square-foot tent and features a variety of performers from within and outside of Newfoundland!

Iceberg Alley 2019 takes place from September 11-21 and features performances from artists such as Kim Mitchell, The Novaks, Metri...

Despite having just about 1.5% of Canada's population, Newfoundland and Labrador has a surprisingly large amount of exclusive food and drink items. Appreciated by Newfoundlanders for decades, the Crush soda brand offers Newfoundland soft drink flavours that aren't available elsewhere in the country.

Why? This phenomenon may have some connection to a large portion of Newfoundlanders being loyal to Pepsi, the distributor of Crush in Canada. One internet posts suggests that the preference stems ...

The Trinity Loop amusement park began offering up summer fun to Newfoundlanders in the late 1980s. Despite being permanently closed in 2004, it has lately been a popular destination for people who enjoy exploring abandoned buildings or taking eerie photographs. There are no plans to resurrect the park any time soon. Here are 5 facts you may not have known about the abandoned Trinity Loop.
The Ferris Wheel Collapsed in 2018

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In some parts of the world you're able to freely crack open a beer and walk around with it anywhere you'd like. Since Newfoundland has such a prevalent alcohol consumption culture, you may be wondering if you can drink alcohol in public in Newfoundland.

The short answer is no, however, let's first define what public drinking actually is!

When you hear the term public drinking, this does not mean anywhere in public view, it simply means outside of a private residence or licensed establishme...

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Category: Articles

Dog Parks in Newfoundland

6 Places to Play Pool in St. John’s

George Street Mardi Gras 2019

Why is There No Taco Bell in Newfoundland?

Outdoor Swimming Pools in St. John’s, Newfoundland

5 Places for Food After Partying on George Street

2019 Iceberg Alley Performance Tent Lineup

6 Crush Sodas You Can Only Get in Newfoundland

5 Cool Facts About the Trinity Loop Abandoned Amusement Park

Can You Drink Alcohol in Public in Newfoundland?