I’ve seen a St. John’s data sheet by silviophonic, and Scotian wrote about Newfoundland over 4 years ago where he called it, "The next iceland, except with easier girls!". So, as the resident Newfie on the forum, it felt appropriate that I contribute; the Newfoundland data sheet. Let’s get ‘er on the go bys.
Source: Over 20 years of living on the island.
Demographics: We have the whitest population percentage in Canada, over 90%, probably 95%. The only place where a sizeable amount of non-Whites are located is in St. John’s. English is really the only language used, apart from the Newfie accent. Baymen are the worst for it, but our accent is a blend of Irish and Cockney at about 1.5 the speed. You’ll find yourself not understanding certain phrases, so use this as a way to build rapport in conversation with the locals. You’ll learn and meet people through having people give you a laugh and help you understand.
Food: The diet here is imported expensive produce from grocery markets (we live on an island with no farm land, so the cheapest food is consumed), deep fried everything (including deep fried ice cream at Monty’s Place in Whitbourne, an hour outside of town), and fast food. There are nice restaurants: Mama Soula’s (Greek), The Keg (fancy fancy), Jack Astor’s (A fancy bar/restaurant with short skit waitresses), Big’s/Boston Pizza (sports bars), Swiss Chalet/Kelsey’s (family-friendly restaurants) found in the city. Ches’s Fish and Chips is the place to go for greasy deep-fried fish. Your arteries will never forgive you. I myself have not eaten there as it is that unhealthy and just pure grease. Mary Brown’s is the spot for deep-fried chicken however. Get the taters, they are delicious potato wedges (for fast food quality, mind you). The Gov’nor Inn has a pub with decent food on Elizabeth Avenue, with affordable rent to boot.
Women: Our women are mostly 6-8’s as others have said because of this diet and shitty weather, but chances are, as you’ll learn with George Street, you’ll be too drunk to notice! Some bitch shield’s due to being Big Fishes in a Small Pond, but like I said, nothing like a little liquor and charm can’t fix! Most women are open to small talk. The catch is in the quality.
Weather: Be prepared for rain and fog as we are the fog capital of the world. Sometimes all four seasons happen in one day. The best months are July and August, when the girls finally stop wearing leggings, boots, and scarfs, and the George Street Festival, a week long of drinking on one street, occurs (end of July, beginning of August - the street is closed, there is an entry fee, all bars are open and you are allowed to drink on the street).
Location 1: St. John’s
Point of entrance for almost anyone who enters the island, the biggest city and capital of the province. Nearly 200,000 people live in the city and the surrounding area. It’s a small city with a lot of charm. Driving in the city is not recommended as whoever designed the city was a 3 year old with a etch-a-sketch. Take a cab, or even better, just walk towards Signal Hill or away from it. Hell, just ask for directions, we love giving out those, you’ll see what I mean.
Tourist Attractions:
Signal Hill: You drive atop a hill overlooking the city harbour. The first cross-atlantic wireless message occurred here forever ago, and the building is still here. There’s also a trial that goes around the area. It’s essential for the visit, but not somewhere you’d spend more than half an hour.
Downtown: There are many local tourist shops and hotels in the area. The Delta is the nicest hotel if you have the cash. The Sheraton is a close second, located on the other side of downtown. Mile One Centre has an AHL team that plays here, Montreal’s farm team of the NHL, and not much else. Duckworth and Water street have many shops, including Fred’s records if interesting local music, or old school records are your thing. Newfoundland Chocolate Shop, Downtown Comics, lots of coffee shops, and random knick-knack stores are a few of many places. Day Game can be run here with moderate success, as other tourists and locals will be found here.
Hiking trails: There are many hikes to go on around the coast, and they are obviously free. If you love hiking by the sea, I can not recommend the place enough. The most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear, is also located on one of the trails and can be driven to, about 20 minutes away from the city.
Entertainment:
George Street: The thirst is real here. Cheap cover ($5) at most places so it’s a free for all. Food vendors are selling pizza, hot dogs, and poutine. Loads of cabs to take you home. Good-looking guys will have no problem, being white is the next best thing, and looking like you are having the most fun being drunk nearly tops all. If University is in session (September to April) then lots of 19-21 year old girls will be scantily clad and drunk, so try pressing your luck on a street designed by a drunk who never went to a AA meeting but definitely should have.
Konfusion/Rob Roy's: If you’re under 30 and want to press your luck at getting laid, Konfusion is the place to go, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Cover costs $5 The dance floor is packed, and on Thursday drinks are 3 for $5.25, that's three beers (or mixed drinks) for $1.75 so have at ‘er. A live local band plays cover music downstairs (paying cover gets you entrance into both) at Rob Roy’s, so you have a couple options.
Christian’s: Upstairs they, “Screech” people not from the pronivce, “in”. A "Screech-in" involves repeating local dialect and trying out local food with a group of people not from the province. It’s a fun experience, an opportunity to meet people like yourself, and it takes all of 20 minutes. If Hulk Hogan can do it, so can you.
O’Reillys/Shamrock City/Greensleeves, etc.: These are your irish pubs that are not that different from each other. O’Reilys is the place to go to game 25+ women, yeah I know, "stop right there Jones, you had me at 25+”. These bars offer decent for Night game, and at the least, provide a warm up for gaming at the dance clubs.
Dusk: The overflow of people from Konfusion. It is similar to Konfusion, but 1 level and more spacious. Less people, and a good starter club to get you in the mood. It’s free cover also, until 1 am when it becomes $5.
Martini Bar: A bottle service club, but here’s the secret folks: Upstairs is the 40+ people (MILFs and cougars on the prowl), and downstairs you’ll find the 25 to 35 age range. It’s the dance bar for anyone over the age of 23 really.
The Leevee: If you like metal girls (tattoos, piercings) then chat them up here while local bands scream at you. Dressing for the occasion is also recommended. It’s found behind the Jungle Jims (a dine-in restaurant open all night).
Lotties: Free cover and playing pop-dance hits from the 90s to the present, but it is empty every night. A decent starter, as you can get in quickly and get drinks before leaving to greener pastures.
NYX: Allure recently shut down, and is reopening as this. See, “Dusk" above.
Trapper Johns: A dance-pub that is never that busy. Night Game can be used here as the music is never overbearing like it is at Konfusion and the dance clubs. Also sells local beer on Thursday nights, 3 for $5.
The Rockhouse: They have concerts here frequently, local bands, and cover is around $10. It’s different, and at the least worth a look if there is anything happening the night you are there.
Two strip clubs are here, almost next to each other (stripper battles between the two clubs are known to occur in the middle of the street).
Sirens: Will run you around $7 and ladies get in free with a guy. The guys are not as hot or exotic, and are pretty friendly, but the place is a dump. Cheap, desperate, and if you're into smoking certain things, you can try your luck here. It’s greasy and sleazy.
Cotton Club: Cost $10 but is the nicer strip club. Girls are classier, they pay more for their women, and it shows in their performances and quality. Shower dances, and executive area are also featured. If you go in with low expectations and an outgoing personality (wallet) you can have a good time. Actually, that line pretty much sums up the Newfoundland experience as a whole.
There’s two malls in the city. The Avalon Mall is the recommended, as it includes a movie theatre, multiple coffee shops, and more people. It is the spot in the city for Day Game, especially for someone visiting the city or someone new to the area. The city is not that big, and most success with women comes from knowing people from various social circles.
The Village mall is where the people from the nearby mental hospital are allowed to visit. It’s a barren wasteland and I’m not sure how it’s still open.
Location 2: The Bay:
Anywhere outside of the Avalon region is, "The Bay”. Baymen and Baywomen live here and they make up about half of the islands population. They are known for their hospitality, and are a pretty friendly bunch, but you will be known as, "the mainlander”, which you can use to your advantage really anywhere on the island, especially the ladies. They are like Scotian has said, heartland America or rural Canada like, but there is a unique quirkiness to their demeanour. If hunting or fishing is your thing, then there are plenty of places to do so, basically anywhere on the island other than the national parks. Hunting is not a way of life here, and although it is dying out, fishing still is.
Avoid Gander. It’s all flat, shit scenery, and the people are not welcoming or mannerly. There seriously is something in the water in Gander. Everyone’s nose is up in the air, and conversation will include themselves and themselves only. No water for miles, one club, and snotty people.
A trip to the southern point of the island, going Marystown, to Burin, and then to Grand Bank will allow you to take a ferry to St. Pierre Et Miquelon. It is a small french colonized island, as in it is governed by the country of France. All the bread and croissants you could like and a club that features locals mixed with University students who study there for a semester. If you know the language, it can make for a nice weekend getaway adventure.
The west coast of the island, around Corner Brook/Deer Lake, has a lot of mountain/forest areas to explore, and Marble Mountain, a ski and lodge resort, will run you $60 for the day. Alternatively, the summer offers $90 zip-lining, but I’d go with the snowboarding if you wanna ride and chat up other riders. Gros Morne National Park, about 90 minutes away, offers with hiking and boat tours. The place is a beauty and I’d recommend it if you wanna make the long drive across the island from St. John’s.
Cheers to you guys if any of you happen to come to the island.
I’ll be here, havin’ a time.
Scotian Newfoundland Datasheet (December 2011): thread-9115.html
silviophonic St. John’s Datasheet (August 2014): thread-39095.html
Source: Over 20 years of living on the island.
Demographics: We have the whitest population percentage in Canada, over 90%, probably 95%. The only place where a sizeable amount of non-Whites are located is in St. John’s. English is really the only language used, apart from the Newfie accent. Baymen are the worst for it, but our accent is a blend of Irish and Cockney at about 1.5 the speed. You’ll find yourself not understanding certain phrases, so use this as a way to build rapport in conversation with the locals. You’ll learn and meet people through having people give you a laugh and help you understand.
Food: The diet here is imported expensive produce from grocery markets (we live on an island with no farm land, so the cheapest food is consumed), deep fried everything (including deep fried ice cream at Monty’s Place in Whitbourne, an hour outside of town), and fast food. There are nice restaurants: Mama Soula’s (Greek), The Keg (fancy fancy), Jack Astor’s (A fancy bar/restaurant with short skit waitresses), Big’s/Boston Pizza (sports bars), Swiss Chalet/Kelsey’s (family-friendly restaurants) found in the city. Ches’s Fish and Chips is the place to go for greasy deep-fried fish. Your arteries will never forgive you. I myself have not eaten there as it is that unhealthy and just pure grease. Mary Brown’s is the spot for deep-fried chicken however. Get the taters, they are delicious potato wedges (for fast food quality, mind you). The Gov’nor Inn has a pub with decent food on Elizabeth Avenue, with affordable rent to boot.
Women: Our women are mostly 6-8’s as others have said because of this diet and shitty weather, but chances are, as you’ll learn with George Street, you’ll be too drunk to notice! Some bitch shield’s due to being Big Fishes in a Small Pond, but like I said, nothing like a little liquor and charm can’t fix! Most women are open to small talk. The catch is in the quality.
Weather: Be prepared for rain and fog as we are the fog capital of the world. Sometimes all four seasons happen in one day. The best months are July and August, when the girls finally stop wearing leggings, boots, and scarfs, and the George Street Festival, a week long of drinking on one street, occurs (end of July, beginning of August - the street is closed, there is an entry fee, all bars are open and you are allowed to drink on the street).
Location 1: St. John’s
Point of entrance for almost anyone who enters the island, the biggest city and capital of the province. Nearly 200,000 people live in the city and the surrounding area. It’s a small city with a lot of charm. Driving in the city is not recommended as whoever designed the city was a 3 year old with a etch-a-sketch. Take a cab, or even better, just walk towards Signal Hill or away from it. Hell, just ask for directions, we love giving out those, you’ll see what I mean.
Tourist Attractions:
Signal Hill: You drive atop a hill overlooking the city harbour. The first cross-atlantic wireless message occurred here forever ago, and the building is still here. There’s also a trial that goes around the area. It’s essential for the visit, but not somewhere you’d spend more than half an hour.
Downtown: There are many local tourist shops and hotels in the area. The Delta is the nicest hotel if you have the cash. The Sheraton is a close second, located on the other side of downtown. Mile One Centre has an AHL team that plays here, Montreal’s farm team of the NHL, and not much else. Duckworth and Water street have many shops, including Fred’s records if interesting local music, or old school records are your thing. Newfoundland Chocolate Shop, Downtown Comics, lots of coffee shops, and random knick-knack stores are a few of many places. Day Game can be run here with moderate success, as other tourists and locals will be found here.
Hiking trails: There are many hikes to go on around the coast, and they are obviously free. If you love hiking by the sea, I can not recommend the place enough. The most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear, is also located on one of the trails and can be driven to, about 20 minutes away from the city.
Entertainment:
George Street: The thirst is real here. Cheap cover ($5) at most places so it’s a free for all. Food vendors are selling pizza, hot dogs, and poutine. Loads of cabs to take you home. Good-looking guys will have no problem, being white is the next best thing, and looking like you are having the most fun being drunk nearly tops all. If University is in session (September to April) then lots of 19-21 year old girls will be scantily clad and drunk, so try pressing your luck on a street designed by a drunk who never went to a AA meeting but definitely should have.
Konfusion/Rob Roy's: If you’re under 30 and want to press your luck at getting laid, Konfusion is the place to go, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Cover costs $5 The dance floor is packed, and on Thursday drinks are 3 for $5.25, that's three beers (or mixed drinks) for $1.75 so have at ‘er. A live local band plays cover music downstairs (paying cover gets you entrance into both) at Rob Roy’s, so you have a couple options.
Christian’s: Upstairs they, “Screech” people not from the pronivce, “in”. A "Screech-in" involves repeating local dialect and trying out local food with a group of people not from the province. It’s a fun experience, an opportunity to meet people like yourself, and it takes all of 20 minutes. If Hulk Hogan can do it, so can you.
O’Reillys/Shamrock City/Greensleeves, etc.: These are your irish pubs that are not that different from each other. O’Reilys is the place to go to game 25+ women, yeah I know, "stop right there Jones, you had me at 25+”. These bars offer decent for Night game, and at the least, provide a warm up for gaming at the dance clubs.
Dusk: The overflow of people from Konfusion. It is similar to Konfusion, but 1 level and more spacious. Less people, and a good starter club to get you in the mood. It’s free cover also, until 1 am when it becomes $5.
Martini Bar: A bottle service club, but here’s the secret folks: Upstairs is the 40+ people (MILFs and cougars on the prowl), and downstairs you’ll find the 25 to 35 age range. It’s the dance bar for anyone over the age of 23 really.
The Leevee: If you like metal girls (tattoos, piercings) then chat them up here while local bands scream at you. Dressing for the occasion is also recommended. It’s found behind the Jungle Jims (a dine-in restaurant open all night).
Lotties: Free cover and playing pop-dance hits from the 90s to the present, but it is empty every night. A decent starter, as you can get in quickly and get drinks before leaving to greener pastures.
NYX: Allure recently shut down, and is reopening as this. See, “Dusk" above.
Trapper Johns: A dance-pub that is never that busy. Night Game can be used here as the music is never overbearing like it is at Konfusion and the dance clubs. Also sells local beer on Thursday nights, 3 for $5.
The Rockhouse: They have concerts here frequently, local bands, and cover is around $10. It’s different, and at the least worth a look if there is anything happening the night you are there.
Two strip clubs are here, almost next to each other (stripper battles between the two clubs are known to occur in the middle of the street).
Sirens: Will run you around $7 and ladies get in free with a guy. The guys are not as hot or exotic, and are pretty friendly, but the place is a dump. Cheap, desperate, and if you're into smoking certain things, you can try your luck here. It’s greasy and sleazy.
Cotton Club: Cost $10 but is the nicer strip club. Girls are classier, they pay more for their women, and it shows in their performances and quality. Shower dances, and executive area are also featured. If you go in with low expectations and an outgoing personality (wallet) you can have a good time. Actually, that line pretty much sums up the Newfoundland experience as a whole.
There’s two malls in the city. The Avalon Mall is the recommended, as it includes a movie theatre, multiple coffee shops, and more people. It is the spot in the city for Day Game, especially for someone visiting the city or someone new to the area. The city is not that big, and most success with women comes from knowing people from various social circles.
The Village mall is where the people from the nearby mental hospital are allowed to visit. It’s a barren wasteland and I’m not sure how it’s still open.
Location 2: The Bay:
Anywhere outside of the Avalon region is, "The Bay”. Baymen and Baywomen live here and they make up about half of the islands population. They are known for their hospitality, and are a pretty friendly bunch, but you will be known as, "the mainlander”, which you can use to your advantage really anywhere on the island, especially the ladies. They are like Scotian has said, heartland America or rural Canada like, but there is a unique quirkiness to their demeanour. If hunting or fishing is your thing, then there are plenty of places to do so, basically anywhere on the island other than the national parks. Hunting is not a way of life here, and although it is dying out, fishing still is.
Avoid Gander. It’s all flat, shit scenery, and the people are not welcoming or mannerly. There seriously is something in the water in Gander. Everyone’s nose is up in the air, and conversation will include themselves and themselves only. No water for miles, one club, and snotty people.
A trip to the southern point of the island, going Marystown, to Burin, and then to Grand Bank will allow you to take a ferry to St. Pierre Et Miquelon. It is a small french colonized island, as in it is governed by the country of France. All the bread and croissants you could like and a club that features locals mixed with University students who study there for a semester. If you know the language, it can make for a nice weekend getaway adventure.
The west coast of the island, around Corner Brook/Deer Lake, has a lot of mountain/forest areas to explore, and Marble Mountain, a ski and lodge resort, will run you $60 for the day. Alternatively, the summer offers $90 zip-lining, but I’d go with the snowboarding if you wanna ride and chat up other riders. Gros Morne National Park, about 90 minutes away, offers with hiking and boat tours. The place is a beauty and I’d recommend it if you wanna make the long drive across the island from St. John’s.
Cheers to you guys if any of you happen to come to the island.
I’ll be here, havin’ a time.
Scotian Newfoundland Datasheet (December 2011): thread-9115.html
silviophonic St. John’s Datasheet (August 2014): thread-39095.html
