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activities near the inn
Boat Tours
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Gatheralls – Atlantic puffin, iceberg and whale-watching tours by boat from Bay Bulls https://www.gatheralls.com
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O’Brien’s – boat tours from Bay Bulls to see Atlantic puffins, humpback whales, icebergs and more https://www.obriensboattours.com/boat-tours/
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Molly Bawn - puffin, whale and iceberg tours and proud members of the Puffin Patrol, based in Mobile https://mollybawn.com
- ​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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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
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Wayne Maloney Art, visit Wayne at his shed studio in Bay Bulls Tel. 709 763 8687
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Merrymeeting – a working arts space with resident artist, music and stories, located in Renews Tel. 709 690 6493
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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
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Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios – a St John’s based collective of studios and shops for emerging craft-based entrepreneurs https://www.qvvstudios.ca
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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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​Fishing
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Cod Fishing, July 1 to Sept 4, with Ocean Quest in Petty Harbour https://oceanquestadventures.com/cod-fishing/
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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/
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Hands on heritage Fishing Excursions in the historic fishing property at Island Rooms, Petty Harbour https://fishingforsuccess.org/adventures/
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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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Landwash, open Weds to Sunday, located in Mount Pearl Tel. 709 368 0220
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Bannerman, open daily from breakfast to late, located in St John’s Tel. 709 747 2337
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Ninepenny Brewery, open Weds to Sunday, located in Conception Bay South Tel. 709 240 5000
Food & drink
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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
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Arbour, Bay Bulls - cocktails, appies, bistro food, live music and events, open Weds to Sunday, Tel. 709 334 3388 https://arbournl.ca
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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
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The Jigger, Bay Bulls – Newfoundland food like cod bites, fish and chips and daily specials, open every day
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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
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The Fork, Mobile – casual fine dining on a 5-acre property, focusing on seasonal, locally sourced food
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Captain’s Table, Mobile – seafood restaurant, open daily from 12-8pm, Tel. 709 334 2278
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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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Kayaking
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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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The Rooms, St John’s – modern art gallery and museum, open 7 days a week Tel. 709 757 8090
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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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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
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Little Emporium – new and vintage gifts, Southern Shore Highway, Bay Bulls Tel. 709 770 0868
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Play golf at The Wilds Resort, located on the Salmonier River in Holyrood Tel. 709 229 5444 info@thewilds.ca
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Check out Newfoundland's Creepy Culture at terrornova.ca
distinctive eats
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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
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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
