What to do and see in St. John's, Newfoundland: The Best Fun Activities & Games

November 12, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Looking out over the city of St. John's, you may be reminded of a mini San Francisco (minus the cable cars). St. John's provides the ideal balance between nature and nightlife, from the East Coast Trail and its stunning scenery to the colorful entertainment district along George Street. Although it's the largest city in Newfoundland, the vibe is still very small-town. You'll feel welcome in the City of Legends!
Restaurants in St. John's

1. Escape Quest

156 Duckworth St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 1G1 Canada +1 709-221-3742 [email protected] http://www.escape-quest.ca
Excellent
95%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 59 reviews

Escape Quest

Escape Quest is a new escape room experience in downtown St. John’s! Crafted by local artists and gamers, our four interactive escape scenarios provide a thrilling combination of challenge, entertainment, and teamwork. What is an Escape Room? Escape rooms are a new form of entertainment that has caught on all over the world! Groups are sent into a room filled with riddles, puzzles, and clues. Working together, they must solve each problem in the hopes of finding a way out before they run out of time. Each success gives players a rush of excitement, but as the game goes on, the challenges get tougher. Only by working together and finding every clue can players hope to escape!

Reviewed By 162unah

I first did a couple of escape rooms (Patient 709 and Lost Colony of Atlantis) at Escape Quest back in February of 2019. This time around we did 1892. I will come back every time there is a new room to do! Every time I have been to Escape Quest the staff are consistently energetic, the rooms are engaging but not impossible to complete, and it's always a good time. I've loved puzzles and riddles and brain teasers since I was a kid and these rooms provide so many unique challenges that get your brain going. I've done these rooms with just a couple of friends each time and we always have a laugh. Super great place for an hour or two of gameplay (depending on how many rooms you book), great for team building or just having a fun night out! GO VISIT!! :) :)

2. Jack Axes

152 Water St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 1A9 Canada +1 709-221-6525 [email protected] http://www.jackaxesinc.com
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Jack Axes

Jack Axes is St. John’s first indoor axe-throwing facility. From coast to coast, axe-throwing competitions have been taking Canada by storm. Everyone that tries their hand at throwing axe is instantly hooked. Here at Jack Axes, our aim is to provide a unique, fun, and ‘axe’-citing environment for you and your group to enjoy.

Reviewed By RobH363 - Halifax, Canada

Loved our time at Jack Axes. The instructor was super into it and helpful. The beer was tasty, and even though we couldn't take it to the court/lane, it was only a short walk to have another sip. They didn't hurry us out the door and we generally had an excellent time.

3. N'arrows Archery Range & Bar

152 Water St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 1A9 Canada +1 709-221-9090 [email protected] http://www.narrowsarchery.ca
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

N'arrows Archery Range & Bar

Narrows offers archery introductory guidance and a warm social environment for the novice and experienced archer alike. Leagues will be forming shortly and tournament nights are all part of a stimulating night out,day out Family Fun experience.

4. Johnson Geo Centre

175 Signal Hill Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A 1B2 Canada +1 709-864-3200 [email protected] http://www.geocentre.ca
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 775 reviews

Johnson Geo Centre

Cut from the ancient rock of Signal Hill in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, the Johnson GEO CENTRE takes you deep underground to experience the story of planet Earth. Discover our planet's incredible history, get the real story behind the sinking of the Titanic, learn about the volcanoes, earthquakes and natural forces that shape the very ground beneath our feet, and so much more. Explore the interactive exhibits on your own or join our interpreters on a guided tour. The kids will love playing in the Hibernia KidsPlace and experiencing our multimedia film complete with rain and lightning. You can all enjoy lunch at our onsite cafe and take home unique keepsakes from GEO GIFTS. Then, take your learning outside with a walk through our GEO VISTA PARK. At the Johnson GEO CENTRE, we'll show you Earth from the inside, out! The GEO CENTRE is wheelchair accessible and offers free, off-street parking. Bus parking also available.

Reviewed By crysw83 - St. John's, Canada

This place has it all. There is lots of parking, and around the building is trails to walk. Along the paths are displays of man made items to resemble the area in another era, like a well, fishing wharf, land markers and rock wall boundary. Inside the geo centre is a very inviting place, with a small lounge/cafe style area, and close by is the geo centre gift shop and has all kinds fun gifts from geode rocks to newfoundland items abd souvenirs. Downstairs is like no other. Several different areas to explore with different exhibits like the titanic, hibernia, rock walls showing the history of our land, etc. You'll be amazed by the large hanging planets above your head. Quite the place to visit.

5. Axtion Climb

55 Hebron Way, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A 0P9 Canada +1 709-738-4336 [email protected] https://axtion.ca/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Axtion is an Indoor Adventure Park with Amusement Rides, Climbing Walls, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Air Bag Jump, Bouncy Castles and a Toddler Area. Great attractions for kids and adults.

6. Mad Catter Cafe

124 Duckworth St, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 1E8 Canada +1 709-552-9406 [email protected] http://www.madcattercafe.com
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
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Poor
6%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Mad Catter Cafe

Calling all cat lovers! Mad Catter Cafe is Newfoundland and Labrador’s very first cat cafe and lounge. Grab a delicious beverage and a freshly baked snack, come relax in our lounge and get to know our purrfect kitties. Fall in love with your new feline friend? All cats are up for adoption and looking for their furever home!

7. Get Air Newfoundland

63 Thorburn Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 3M2 Canada +1 709-702-0876 http://getairnewfoundland.com/
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
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Poor
14%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Get Air Newfoundland

8. Yuk Yuk's St. John's

193 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 3P9 Canada +1 709-726-9857 [email protected] http://www.yukyuks.com/index.cfm?action=club&venueID=2208
Excellent
24%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 21 reviews

Yuk Yuk's St. John's

9. Cineplex Cinemas Avalon Mall

Avalon Mall 48 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 1W3 Canada +1 709-722-5763 http://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/cineplex-cinemas-avalon-mall
Excellent
37%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
11%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Cineplex Cinemas Avalon Mall

10. Let's Roam St. John's

Let's Roam St. John's

Let’s Roam is an adventure and tour company committed to helping curious explorers discover new things and connect with others. Through digitally-guided scavenger hunt tours, scavenger hunts, virtual games, team building activities, and custom events, Let’s Roam guarantees memory-making experiences at your fingertips.

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