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activities near the inn

Boat Tours

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  1. Gatheralls – Atlantic puffin, iceberg and whale-watching tours by boat from Bay Bulls  https://www.gatheralls.com

  2. O’Brien’s – boat tours from Bay Bulls to see Atlantic puffins, humpback whales, icebergs and more  https://www.obriensboattours.com/boat-tours/

  3. Molly Bawn - puffin, whale and iceberg tours and proud members of the Puffin Patrol, based in Mobile   https://mollybawn.com

  4. ​Ocean Quest - Zodiac boat tours from Petty Harbour https://oceanquestadventures.com/zodiac-boat-tours 

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Boat tours from Bay Bulls make it possible to view the islands that compose the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. 

 

Cultural activities

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  1. Sullivan’s Songhouse – a unique music, song and traditional stories experience located in Calvert, Weds and Saturday 3-5pm, from early June to late October. Call to book  Tel. 709 693 4300, http://sullivanssonghouse.com

  2. Wayne Maloney Art, visit Wayne at his shed studio in Bay Bulls  Tel. 709 763 8687

  3. Merrymeeting – a working arts space with resident artist, music and stories, located in Renews Tel. 709 690 6493

  4. Nature Minded - Join Tina, a certified forest therapy guide, for Foraging walks & wild food tastings or Guided forest bathing walks, see website for dates and to book  http://natureminded.ca  Tel. 709 682 9724

  5. Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios – a St John’s based collective of studios and shops for emerging craft-based entrepreneurs   https://www.qvvstudios.ca

  6. Colony of Avalon – widely recognized as the best preserved early English colonial site in North America and an active archaeological dig, opens June 2025  https://colonyofavalon.ca  Tel. 709 432 3200

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Craft Beer Newfoundland

© Alex Stead

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​Fishing

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  1. Cod Fishing, July 1 to Sept 4, with Ocean Quest in Petty Harbour  https://oceanquestadventures.com/cod-fishing/

  2. Snorkel and swim alongside many of the majestic creatures to be found in Petty Harbour in the summer, July 1 to August 31, with Ocean Quest in Petty Harbour  https://oceanquestadventures.com/snorkeling/

  3. Hands on heritage Fishing Excursions in the historic fishing property at Island Rooms, Petty Harbour  https://fishingforsuccess.org/adventures/

  4. Fly-fishing, and trout and salmon excursions in the Avalon Peninsula, by the East Coast Ghillies Guide Collective  https://easternguides.ca/home

 

Breweries

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  1. Landwash, open Weds to Sunday, located in Mount Pearl   Tel. 709 368 0220 

  2. Bannerman, open daily from breakfast to late, located in St John’s  Tel. 709 747 2337

  3. Ninepenny Brewery, open Weds to Sunday, located in Conception Bay South  Tel. 709 240 5000

 

Food & drink

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  1. La Roca, Bay Bulls - local ingredients with a Spanish / Asian twist, our restaurant at the Bread and Cheese Inn, Thursday through Monday, advance bookings only please as we aim for zero waste, Tel. 236 863-1525

  2. Arbour, Bay Bulls - cocktails, appies, bistro food, live music and events, open Weds to Sunday,  Tel. 709 334 3388   https://arbournl.ca

  3. The Stone Ducky, Bay Bulls - Italian inspired menu with beautiful views of the ocean and Bay Bulls, open 11am to 10pm daily except Mondays, Tel. 709 334 3825

  4. The Jigger, Bay Bulls – Newfoundland food like cod bites, fish and chips and daily specials, open every day
    Tel. 709 334 3330

  5. Irish Loop Coffee House, Witless Bay – all-day breakfasts, lunch and baked goods overlooking the water, open daily from April 1st 2025,  Tel. 709 334 1085

  6. The Fork, Mobile – casual fine dining on a 5-acre property, focusing on seasonal, locally sourced food
      Tel. 709 743 3490

  7. Captain’s Table, Mobile – seafood restaurant, open daily from 12-8pm,  Tel. 709 334 2278

  8. The Forager, Bauline South - a sea, farm and forest to table experience, for summer hours and bookings
    Tel. 709 765 8144

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Live Music newfoundland

© Brian Ricks

 

Kayaking

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  1. Kayaking with Ocean Quest Conception Bay or Petty Harbour (depends on tour type), June 3 to Sept 30 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday   https://oceanquestadventures.com/kayaking/

 

Museums

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  1. The Rooms, St John’s – modern art gallery and museum, open 7 days a week  Tel. 709 757 8090

  2. Myrick Wireless Interpretation Centre – replica of the 1904 Marconi Wireless Station, housing an exhibition about communications at Cape Race, a new Titanic exhibit and a gift shop, located in Cape Race  Tel. 709 438 1100

 

unique experiences

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  1. Running the Goat – a cozy bookstore and working letterpress printshop featuring Newfoundland authors, located in Tors Cove  Tel. 709 334 3239 or 709 691 1317

  2. Little Emporium – new and vintage gifts, Southern Shore Highway, Bay Bulls  Tel. 709 770 0868

  3. Play golf at The Wilds Resort, located on the Salmonier River in Holyrood  Tel. 709 229 5444 info@thewilds.ca

  4. Check out Newfoundland's Creepy Culture at terrornova.ca 

 

distinctive eats

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  1. Ferryland Picnics – based at Ferryland Lighthouse (built in 1870) and offering unique picnic food to be enjoyed while relaxing and admiring the beautiful scenery   https://lighthousepicnics.ca

  2. Tetley Tea Room By The Sea – run by the Southern Shore Folk Arts Council, open June to Sept in Ferryland
    Toll free tel. 1-888-332-2052  https://www.ssfac.com/tetley-tea-room

 

 

For more inspiration and itinerary suggestions head to Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism

 https://itineraryplanner.newfoundlandlabrador.com/#/explore

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