More Activities
Sea Kayaking
In the summertime, sea kayaking is one of the most requested activities in Newfoundland. See for yourself the different shapes taken by these immense masses of drift ice that are the icebergs. Kayaks rentals are offered by several companies.
Squash The hotel has a squash court which is located in the Cavendish Health Club.
- Court rental: $5.00 per hour, per person
- Racket rental: $2.00 each
Golf Courses
Clovelly Golf Course
This 18-hole, par-72, 6,500-yard course features, top-grade materials, and state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems. An executive course is also available.
- 15 minutes from downtown St. John's, on Stavanger Drive
- Telephone: (709) 722-7170
Admiral's Green Golf Course
This 18-hole, par-71, 6500-yard public course offers a panoramic view of the city. The course has hosted the Canadian Junior and Juvenile Nationals, the pro Canadian Tour and the Canadian Ladies National Championships.
- Located in Pippy Park, minutes from downtown St.John's
- Telephone: (709) 753-7110
Ironwood 'Pitch & Putt' Golf Course
An exciting 9-hole 'short game' course complete with sand bunkers, water hazards, and an elevated tee. Holes range from 30 to 80 yards. Rentals available. Approximately 1 hour to complete a round.
- Located minutes from downtown St. John's, at 421 Torbay Road.
- Telephone: (709) 739-PUTT (7888).
The Woods
New 18-hole, par-70, 5,500-yard public course.
- Located in Southlands subdivision
- Telephone: (709) 368-4747
The Wilds
A scenic 18 hole championship Newfoundland golf course that challenges all skill levels.
- Approximately a 40 minute drive from St. John's
- Telephone: (709) 229-9453 or (709) 229-5444
The Willows
A Scenic 9-hole, par-35, 2847-yard course carved out of beautiful natural landscape.
- Located in Holyrood, 45-minutes from the city
- Telephone: (709) 229-1007
Terra Nova Park Lodge & Golf Course
One of the most visually spectacular courses in Canada, given a platinum rating by Canada's Golf Course Ranking Magazine, placing it in the top six courses in Atlantic Canada.
- Approximately 2-hour drive from St. John's
- Telephone: (709) 543-2526
Whole-in-One Golf Adventure
For coordination of golf while in St. John's, contact the Hotel's Reservation Coordinator at (709) 758-8187 for one stop shopping and complete bill upon check-out.
Tennis
Green Belt Tennis Club
- Five minutes from the hotel
- Children's tennis is available
- Tel: (709) 722-3840
- Email
Walking Trails St. John's is a walker's paradise. Whether it's a stroll on a cultivated walking trail through the heart of the city, or a hike along the world's most magnificent coastline, St. John's has it all.
East Coast Trail
Winding coastal trail of 400 km spans from Topsail, north of Cape St. Francis, south to Cape Race. This trail exposes the rugged beauty of the province while tracking through abandoned communities, lighthouses and ecological reserves. All levels from amateur to expert are welcome.
Telephone: (709) 738-4453
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Grand Concourse Walking Trails
100 kms of walking trails spanning across 3 municipalities. The Grand Concourse incorporates a network of lakes, ponds and rivers with supportive boardwalk to make the walk most comfortable. It is an excellent place for bird-watching and for observing native flora.
Telephone: (709) 737-1077
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Newfoundland T'Railway
Known as the Newfoundland T'Railway Provincial Park, the rail bed route extends for 883 kms (548 miles) linking urban, rural and wilderness areas and providing travelers with first hand experience of the province's varied flora and fauna. The Park forms the Newfoundland section of the Trans Canada Trail stretching from Victoria, BC and to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. When complete the Trans Canada Trail will extend for more than 15,000 kms, the longest continuous trail in the world. Work on the T'Railway is being carried out in a number of phases. Planned as a multi-use recreational trail, the T'Railway Park is open no only to hikers but cyclists, horseback riders, snowmobilers, ATV riders, and cross-country skiing enthusiasts, as well. On road motorized vehicles are not permitted.
Telephone: (709) 256-8833
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