The Bee Hive Guidebook
One-of-a-kind food experiences
Walk to the accessible farmers’ market and acquire amazing ingredients to make yourself a gourmet meal in our large fully equipped kitchen.
Open Saturdays Year round 9:00am - 4:00pm
St. John's Farmers' Market
245 Freshwater RdVisit sjfm.ca to review the list of vendors.
Cultural Space
The Rooms is NL’s largest public cultural space. It represents and showcases our province to itself and to the world.
Both a destination and a journey, The Rooms is where the province’s most extensive collection of artifacts, art and historical records come together to create meaningful and memorable visitor experiences that share who we are and how we came to be.
The Rooms Café on Level 4, is open during visiting hours (closes at 4 pm on days the building is open until 5 pm) and offers a delicious menu focusing on traditional fare and an awe-inspiring view of the city, the harbour and the narrows.
A range of specialty coffees, house-made desserts, and carefully selected wines and micro-brewed local beers are also available.
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The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveThe Rooms Café on Level 4, is open during visiting hours (closes at 4 pm on days the building is open until 5 pm) and offers a delicious menu focusing on traditional fare and an awe-inspiring view of the city, the harbour and the narrows.
A range of specialty coffees, house-made desserts, and carefully selected wines and micro-brewed local beers are also available.
Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill, the Johnson Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of Our Planet, Our Province, Our People, Our Future & Space.
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Johnson Geo Centre
175 Signal Hill RdCut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill, the Johnson Geo Centre takes you deep underground to experience the story of Our Planet, Our Province, Our People, Our Future & Space.
Walking Trails
A listing of all the walking trails with detailed information.
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Grand Concourse Authority
439 Allandale RdA listing of all the walking trails with detailed information.
9 minute drive to a beautiful and moderate difficulty circular walking trail around a lake in the middle of the City.
Quidi Vidi Lake
9 minute drive to a beautiful and moderate difficulty circular walking trail around a lake in the middle of the City.
13 minute drive. The ‘Explore Bowring Park’ mobile app, is a free GPS-based app that guides visitors around the park to various ‘hot spots.” Each hot spot has a story to tell.
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Bowring Park
305 Waterford Bridge Rd13 minute drive. The ‘Explore Bowring Park’ mobile app, is a free GPS-based app that guides visitors around the park to various ‘hot spots.” Each hot spot has a story to tell.
Swimming & Exercise
You are within walking distance of NL’s largest public pool and recreational center.
The Works - Aquarena
17 Westerland RoadPublic Swimming and Indoor Walking Track
Supermarket
Colemans
129 Merrymeeting RdSobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdWalmart St. John's Kelsey Store
75 Kelsey DrOnly 4 Km drive.
Food scene
Some of our favourites.
St. John's Fish Exchange Kitchen & Wet Bar
351 Water StPiatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Midtown
60 Elizabeth AveWood fired Italian Style PIZZA.
Just a 1 minute walk down the street with a menu that includes local Newfoundland favourites.
Guv'nor Inn & Pub
Just a 1 minute walk down the street with a menu that includes local Newfoundland favourites.
The Bigs
290 Freshwater Rd3 minute walk from the BeeHive.
Five Guys
The best burgers and fries.
Coffee & Treats
The Parlour Gelato + Coffee
85 Military RdStarbucks
2 Minute Drive.
Jumping Bean Coffee
37 Elizabeth AveLocal cafe.