Recreation
An awesome pool with a splash pad and “lazy river”. Great place to plan some exercise or just for some fun!
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
35 Carrick DrAn awesome pool with a splash pad and “lazy river”. Great place to plan some exercise or just for some fun!
Breakers
320 Torbay RdGreat place for a game of pool and a drink to pass some time. 3 minute walk :)
Outdoors
Great wooded-walking trail right in the city! Enjoy bird watching, feeding the ducks, a playground, or just sitting by the river on a bench for some “zen” time! One of our favourites for walking our dog, and for finding some peace from the hustle and bustle!
Virginia River Walk
Virginia River WalkGreat wooded-walking trail right in the city! Enjoy bird watching, feeding the ducks, a playground, or just sitting by the river on a bench for some “zen” time! One of our favourites for walking our dog, and for finding some peace from the hustle and bustle!
A beautiful part of the East Coast Trail just a 7-8 minute drive from our place. Views of the ocean, breathtaking rock formations, and trickling rivers. A great place for some fresh ocean air and exercise. One of our favourites.
Silver Mine Head Path
Silver Mine Head PathA beautiful part of the East Coast Trail just a 7-8 minute drive from our place. Views of the ocean, breathtaking rock formations, and trickling rivers. A great place for some fresh ocean air and exercise. One of our favourites.
Food scene
(Liquor Express attached)
Wonderful grocery store for local produce! They offer delicious hot meals, salad, sushi, and a sandwich bar at meal times. There are also a lot of locally made frozen pre-prepared meals, and a lovely flower shop. Also in the same building, support local even more and check out Arthur James clothing store!
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Coleman's Grocery Store
370 Newfoundland Dr(Liquor Express attached)
Wonderful grocery store for local produce! They offer delicious hot meals, salad, sushi, and a sandwich bar at meal times. There are also a lot of locally made frozen pre-prepared meals, and a lovely flower shop. Also in the same building, support local even more and check out Arthur James clothing store!
Great prepared meals that you can drop in and pick up, or attend one of their awesome cooking classes (check website for info re: classes in light of COVID-19 restrictions)
Thyme Catering and Cooking School
282 Torbay RdGreat prepared meals that you can drop in and pick up, or attend one of their awesome cooking classes (check website for info re: classes in light of COVID-19 restrictions)
Shopping
Stock up on your local beer at this convenient retail shop just a three minute walk from our spot!
Port Rexton brewing Retail Shop
286 Torbay RdStock up on your local beer at this convenient retail shop just a three minute walk from our spot!
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Metro Bus Public Transit
There are two public transit bus stops near our place- one is on Gleneyre Street, next to Lawton’s parking lot and across from the neighbourhood mailboxes. The other is a little up Birchwynd street (around #28 Birchwynd Street). Don’t forget that masks are now mandatory on the bus. Check out the Metro Bus website for information regarding schedules:https://www.metrobus.com/html-default/bootstrap/pages/index.asp