Quidi Vidi and outer neighbourhoods
St. John's, Canada
Home to Mallard Cottage, a celebrated restaurant in a historic setting.
Places in Quidi Vidi and outer neighbourhoods
- Mallard Cottage A celebrated restaurant among St. John's top dining picks, set in a historic cottage.
Practical notes for St. John's
- Best time to visit
- June to September offers the mildest weather for exploring the colorful Jellybean Row houses and coastal trails.
- Getting around
- Downtown St. John's is compact and walkable, with the harbourfront and George Street clustering most of the city's dining and nightlife.
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (C$)
- Language
- English. French is an official language nationwide.
- Timezone
- NST (UTC-3:30, UTC-2:30 in summer)
- Current trends
- St. John's dining scene continues to draw on its North Atlantic setting, with Mallard Cottage and The Merchant Tavern leading a wave of contemporary Newfoundland cuisine, while The Jag Boutique Hotel's rock and roll theming and onsite Exile Bar reflect the city's growing boutique hospitality identity.
Other neighborhoods in St. John's
- Downtown St. John's — Home to The Jag Boutique Hotel, Stella's, and most of the city's top restaurants.
- Harbourfront district — Home to St. John's Fish Exchange and Blue On Water, overlooking the historic harbour.
Read the full St. John's guide