St. John`s Sample - miss

The White Stripes Canada Tour
June 25th-July 17th, 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Crew Contacts....................................................................................3
June 24th.............................................................................................6
June 25th.............................................................................................8
June 26th.............................................................................................9
June 27th...........................................................................................10
June 28th...........................................................................................11
Whitehorse, Yukon...........................................................................12
Yellowknife, NT................................................................................17
Iquailt................................................................................................23
Glace Bay, NS...................................................................................29
St. John’s...........................................................................................33
Flights................................................................................................38
Arctic Lexicon..................................................................................51
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ST. JOHN’S INFO
The provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador; it is the largest city in that province, and the oldest English-founded city in North
America. It is the most easterly
city in North America, as well
as the second largest city in
Atlantic Canada. The downtown area exists to the north of
St. John's Harbor and the rest
of the city expands uphill to the
west, north, and east. Of all
major cities in Canada, St
John's is the cloudiest (only
1,497 hours of sunshine a
year), snowiest (359 cm), and
has the most wet days per year.
However, St. John's has the
third mildest winter in comparison to other Canadian cities.
Population: 100,646
Geographic Coordinates: 47° 33′ 42.25″ N 52° 42′ 38.89″ W
Metro Area: City: 172.2 sq. mi Metro: 310.7 sq.
mi.
Time Zone: Newfoundland Standard Time
EMERGENCY
St. Clares Mercy Hospital (709) 777-5000
Waterford Hospital (709) 777-3300
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TRANSPORTATION
St. John's is the eastern terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway. It is
served by St. John’s International Airport and public transit is Metrobus. www.metrobus.com
MEDIA
The Telegram Daily
The Independent Weekly
The Express Weekly
Le Gaboteur Newfoundland and Labrador's only French-language
newspaper; bi-monthly
Current Monthly
590 AM — VOCM News/Talk
640 AM — CBN CBC Radio One
930 AM — CJYQ Radio Newfoundland: local music and culture
92.3 FM — CICQ Mount Pearl tourist information
93.5 FM — CHMR Memorial University of Newfoundland Radio
94.7 FM — CHOZ OZ FM, Contemporary Hit Radio
97.5 FM — VOCM (K-Rock 97.5, Classic Rock
99.1 FM — CKIX Hits FM, Hot Adult Contemporary
101.1 FM — CKSJ Coast 101, Adult Contemporary
106.9 FM — CBN CBC Radio 2
ATTRACTIONS
Signal Hill Tattoo (July 8- August 12) The Signal Hill Tattoo is an
internationally known award winning historical animation program.
Each summer audiences thrill to the echo of the cannon, mortars and
musket fire combined with the stirring tunes of the Fife and Drum
Band, which beckons visitors to a bygone age of 19th Century British
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military might. Set atop famous Signal Hill, the Tattoo portrays the
garrison life and duties of His Majesty's Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Foot and the 27th Company - 2nd Battalion-Royal Regiment
of Artillery who endured the harsh conditions of the Newfoundland
Station in the late 1790s.
Held Wed., Thurs., Sat., Sun. weather permitting, 11AM & 3PM
(364) 9240 or 772-7982
Cabot Tower was built in 1897 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot’s discovery of Newfoundland, and Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. It is
located on top of Signal Hill
overlooking the city of St.
John’s. In 1901 Guglielmo
Marconi received the first
trans-Atlantic wireless message at a position near the
tower, the letter "S" in Morse
Code sent from Poldhu,
Cornwall, England.
Cabot Tower is now the centre
of Signal Hill National Historic Park, Canada's second
largest historic park, with
walking trails, and an interpretation centre where the
visitor can hear very interesting stories about the area.
Hikers will be rewarded with
spectacular views of the city, the harbor, and the ocean.
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BARS & RESTAURANTS
George Street is closed to traffic twenty hours a day (only being
open from 8AM-12PM) to make way for pedestrian bar goers. It is
understood by locals and those who choose its nightlife as a destination to have the most pubs per square foot of any street in North
America, as well as having some of the latest bar goers in Canada.
CELLAR RESTAURANT Fine dining, with private dining rooms.
Specializing in steak and seafood. Reservations recommended.
152 Water Street, 4th Floor (709) 579-8900
GREEN SLEEVES PUB, LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
14 George Street (709) 579-1070
GYPSY TEA ROOM 195 Water Street (709) 739-4766
MEXICALI ROSA'S 36 George Street (709) 739-6394
www.mexicalirosas.com
O'REILLY'S IRISH PUB Full menu, pub grub.
15-17 George Street (709) 722-3735 www.oreillyspub.com
Water Street, developed in the early 16th century, is the oldest street
in North America. It became a commercial trading outpost for the
Basques, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. To this day, it
remains the hub of commercial activity in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
AQUA RESTAURANT & BAR Fine Dining. A market-fresh approach with an Asian flavor.
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310 Water Street (709) 576-2782 www.aquarestaurant.ca
BIANCA'S One of the 100 best restaurants in Canada. Reservations
recommended. 171 Water Street (709) 726-9016 www.biancas.net
BLUE ON WATER Located in Blue on Water Hotel. Restaurant
features gourmet seafood, and more. Reservations recommended.
319 Water Street (709) 754-BLUE (2583) www.blueonwater.com
Duckworth Street
ATHENIAN RESTAURANT & OUZERIE Greek
390 Duckworth Street (709) 722-0911www.athenian.ca
BAGEL CAFE One of Newfoundland's biggest breakfast houses.
Fresh lobster always in season. Varied menu, cozy atmosphere.
246 Duckworth Street (709) 739-4470
BASHO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Fine dining, Japanse.
283 Duckworth Street (709) 576-4600
CHRISTOPHER'S RESTAURANT Traditionally inspired contemporary cuisine located in historic downtown St. John's. Reservations
are recommended. www.christophers.ca
281 Duckworth Street (709) 579-8585
OLIVER'S RESTAURANT CAFE Featuring pasta, seafood, steaks,
and fresh striploin. Gourmet desserts, specialty coffee & tea.
160 Water Street (709) 754-6444 www.olivers-cafe.com
VELMA'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Traditional Newfoundland food. 264 Water Street (709) 576-2264
Others Nearby
ATLANTIC OCEAN DINNER CRUISES Harbour Drive 2-hour
lunch cruise and 3-hour dinner cruise sailing from St. John's harborfront. (709) 726-9693 www.atlanticoceandinnercruises.com
BALANCE RESTAURANT A fusion of Newfoundland and international foods. Art gallery on premises.
147 LeMarchant Road (709) 722-2112
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AN ARCTIC LEXICON
Amauti Woman’s parka with a big hood
for carrying a baby
Honeybucket Very basic toilet in a
home that’s not connected to the sewer
system
Iqalummiut People who live in Iqaluit
Inukshuk Stone cairn or marker in the
shape of a person
Longliner A large fishing boat
Mattaaq A chunk of raw whale-skin,
complete with blubber
Kamik Knee-high boot made of sealskin or caribou
Nunavummiut People who live in Nunavut
Nunavut “Our land”
Qadlunaat Non-Inuit of European descent
Qajaq An Inuit invention, the small fast boat used for hunting (usually spelled “kayak” in the outside world)
Qamutiik A large Inuit sled
Qimmik Dog Usually refers to the
Canadian Inuit Dog, a hardy working
breed
Sked Short for “regularly scheduled
airline flight”
Utilidor Above-ground water system,
invented for Arctic conditions
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