Winter weather calls for cuddles and hot cocoa. It’s for thick flannels and cozy blankets, and lots and lots of layers. It’s when the whistle of a kettle is so much sweeter, and steeped tea tastes even more inviting. It’s when the warm comfort of home hits you the hardest. While, in the summer all…
FALL IN ST. JOHN’S
St. John’s is a city bustling with colours. The city is like a storybook town, where getting lost is just another experience. There is always a sense of art and beauty on the streets of St. John’s. It seeps into a network of trails that spear through all areas of the city. It is absolutely…
15 Things International Travellers Need to Prepare Before Visiting Newfoundland
Planning to visit Canada? Keep in mind that your coast-to-coast-to-coast journey is never complete without exploring Newfoundland. Then how about making this journey happen for international travellers? Here’s our list of some things you should be aware of before stepping foot in Newfoundland: 1. Seek proper documentation to enter Canada Depending on your nationality, most…
Newfoundland and Labrador Festivals
Newfoundland and Labrador is a province full of love for the arts and every year St. John’s hosts a variety of festivals to showcase local performers and come-from-aways from various parts of Canada and the world. With everything from music to dance to the annual Regatta, St. John’s has something for everyone. George Street Festival:…
Top 4 Historic Restaurants in St. John’s
St. John’s is one of the most historical cities in Canada. Nestled in a beautiful harbor with views of Signal Hill and home to the famous George Street, St. John’s has something for everyone. Newfoundland and Labrador has been growing their culinary experience in the last few years with fascinating chefs from all around the world…
Highlights of a Stay in St. John’s
There are plenty of reasons why I love travelling to St. John’s, and with the tourism season fast approaching, I wanted to share my experiences from staying in this unique city. St. John’s is the oldest city in Canada, and the largest city within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Daily flights from cities across…
Your guide to local coffee
Jumping Bean: Out and about exploring our beautiful city? Jumping Bean is an excellent place to stop, whether you’re on campus or downtown. This is my go-to place for grabbing a quick caffeine fix, so I’m ready to tackle the day. They have two locations on campus, which are located in the QEII Library and…
Four great ideas for events on campus
If you read our post about why you should stay on campus, you know that there are lots of great spaces and facilities to take advantage of here at Memorial. Here’s our list of four ideas for four unique and useful spaces on campus. Wedding reception in R. Gushue Hall The dining hall on campus…
Hitting the trails in St. John’s
In this blog post, we chat with Sheldon Huelin, Laboratory Instructor for the Science Academic Unit of Memorial University and avid hiker, to uncover the best spots for hiking in the St. John’s area and beyond. A love of the outdoors led Sheldon to study Environmental Science, and he discovered organized hiking with the East Coast Trail…
A beginner’s guide to music in St. John’s
After traveling to nearly every major city in Canada, I’ve found that St. John’s is one of the most musically vibrant places in the country. Nearly everyone you meet plays at least one instrument, and there are so many shows on the go on any given night that it can be hard to decide which…
What to expect when you stay on campus
When I tell people I work for a summer accommodations operation in a university residence, they often assume that I help provide summer housing to students. When I explain that the residence becomes more of a hotel during the summer months, the general reaction is surprise; many people don’t realize that choosing to stay on…
Ten things to check out in St. John’s this summer
Planning a trip to St. John’s? There’s so much to see and do it can be hard to figure out where to start. Here’s our list of ten things you should put on your visit-to-St. John’s bucket list. Stay tuned for more suggestions throughout the summer; there’s never a shortage of adventure and excitement in our beautiful…
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