Quidi Vidi

St. John's

Cabot Tower featuring general coastal views and landscape views
Cabot Tower showing heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Cabot Tower showing landscape views as well as a family
Cabot Tower featuring general coastal views
Cabot Tower featuring heritage elements
Put aside a day for tradition, culture and food in Quidi Vidi, a coastal fishing village that combines a fascinating history with beautiful scenery and a thriving arts and crafts scene. 

Enjoy the charms of Quidi Vidi, a traditional fishing village within the city limits of St. John's, Newfoundland. Quidi Vidi was established after the discovery of its rich surrounding fishing grounds in the 16th century. Today, this lakeside settlement prides itself on its rural character defined by its collection of homes, stages, sheds and wharves nestled into a dramatic scenic setting. Stop by the Visitor Centre in the Quidi Vidi Village Plantation, where you can learn about the French-British struggle for ownership of the area. 

As well as an information center, Quidi Vidi Village Plantation is an artistic hub for emerging artisans. Browse exhibits of unique paintings and crafts created by its 10 artisans working on-site in their studios. Purchase souvenirs and gifts from the artisans who are happy to chat about their creative processes.

Quidi Vidi also offers a range of exquisite culinary experiences. Take a seat at the Mallard Cottage restaurant and try game and seafood dishes paired with wines or warming rums. Be sure to try Iceberg Beer made with 10,000-year-old iceberg water and crafted in the award-winning Quidi Vidi Brewery.

Work off your meal with a stroll. The loop around Quidi Vidi Lake takes less than an hour. This trail is part of the Grand Concourse, a series of interconnected walking trails around the St. John’s area. On your walk, take in views of the dramatic coastline and note the rustic fishing wharves clinging to the rocky outcrops. These ports are still used daily by a population of over 1,000 Quidi Vidi locals. 

For a longer trek, set out on an adventure along the East Coast Trail, a 336-mile (540-kilometre) path that leads to the outermost reaches of north-eastern Canada. This trail is best explored after consulting with tourism operators who'll provide maps, guides and seasonal advice. 

Get to Quidi Vidi via metrobus from downtown St John's. Quidi Vidi is located near Signal Hill and St. John's harbor, which played pivotal roles in the area's military history. Take a tour and learn about the colonial struggle for the area's fertile fishing grounds.


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Top hotels in Quidi Vidi

Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
3.5 out of 5
227 Kenmount Road, St. John's, NL
The price is P4,912 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
P4,912
P5,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel
The Murray Premises Hotel
The Murray Premises Hotel
3.5 out of 5
5 Becks Cove, St. John's, NL
The price is P5,375 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P5,375
P6,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,162 reviews)
Amazing stay !
"Had an awesome weekend ! Everything we asked for was taken care of and the hot tub was perfect !"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

The Murray Premises Hotel
Alt Hotel St. John's
Alt Hotel St. John's
3.5 out of 5
125 Water Street, St. John's, NL
The price is P5,526 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P5,526
P6,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay! Stayed for one night for a girls night and had so much fun. Super clean and cozy. Beds are super comfortable and hotel feels safe."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

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Jag Boutique Hotel
Jag Boutique Hotel
4.5 out of 5
115 George Street West, St. John's, NL
The price is P4,930 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P4,930
P5,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,247 reviews)
"Overall great experience, minus the bit of attitude from a guy at the beginning talking about parking ~ he was on a bit of a high trip and I did find him rude. He needs to learn you can talk to people and your customers in a better manner!! … other guy there with him was lively, so mannerly and helpful ..."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Jag Boutique Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
3.5 out of 5
2 Hill O'Chips, St. John's, NL
The price is P4,359 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P4,359
P5,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (968 reviews)
"Loved the parking and the cookies they give you on check-in! Older building but newly renovated. Smelled very clean."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton St. John's Harbourview
Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
3.5 out of 5
102 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, NL
The price is P4,697 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P4,697
P5,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in St. John's. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Very clean. Spacious room. We will go back again."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham St. John's
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Other neighbourhoods around Quidi Vidi

Neighbourhood built on the slopes of Signal Hill overlooking St. John's Harbour

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The Battery

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Battery and surrounding area, you can visit Signal Hill National Historic Site and Cabot Tower.

The Battery
Fish tacos at the hotel bar

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Fort William

If you're spending some time in Fort William, Commissariat House and Alexis Templeton Studio are top sights worth seeing.

Fort William
Between 1850-1959, this was where Newfoundland's government gathered

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Bannerman

While visiting Bannerman, you might make a stop by sights like St. John's Government House and Colonial Building.

Bannerman
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Mount Cashel

While Mount Cashel isn't home to many top sights, Quidi Vidi Lake and Confederation Building are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mount Cashel
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Rennies Mill

Though Rennies Mill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colonial Building and St. John's Government House.

Rennies Mill
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Churchill Park

While there might not be top attractions in Churchill Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador and Suncor Energy Fluvarium.

Churchill Park

Quidi Vidi