Activities | Bread And Cheese

Gatheralls – puffin, iceberg and whale-watching tours by boat from Bay Bulls https://www.gatheralls.com
O’Brien’s – boat tours from Bay Bulls to see Atlantic puffins, humpback whales, icebergs and more https://www.obriensboattours.com/boat-tours/
Captain Wayne, private tours from Bay Bulls Tel. 709 763 8687
Molly Bawn - puffin, whale and iceberg tours and proud members of Puffin Patrol, based in Mobile https://mollybawn.com

From many of these boat tours it’s possible to view the islands that compose the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve.

Cultural activities

Sullivan’s Songhouse – a unique music, song and traditional stories experience located in Calvert, from June to Sept., Weds and Saturday 3-5pm http://sullivanssonghouse.com Tel. 709 693 4300
Merrymeeting – a working arts space with resident artist, crafts, music and stories, located in Renews Tel. 709 690 6493
Quidi Vidi Village Artisan Studios – a St John’s based collective of studios and shops for emerging craft-based entrepreneurs https://www.qvvstudios.ca
Colony of Avalon – widely recognized as the best preserved early English colonial site in North America and an active archaeological dig, opens June 2024 https://colonyofavalon.ca

Cod Fishing, July 1 to Sept 4, with Ocean Quest in Petty Harbour https://oceanquestadventures.com/cod-fishing/
Snorkel and swim alongside many of the majestic creatures to be found in Petty Harbour in the summer, July 1 to August 31, with Ocean Quest in Petty Harbour https://oceanquestadventures.com/snorkeling/
Hands on heritage Fishing Excursions in the historic fishing property at Island Rooms, Petty Harbour https://fishingforsuccess.org/adventures/
Fly-fishing, and trout and salmon excursions in the Avalon Peninsula, by East Coast Ghillies https://easternguides.ca/home

Landwash, open Weds to Sunday, located in Mount Pearl Tel. 709 368 0220
Bannerman, open daily from breakfast to late, located in St John’s Tel. 709 747 2337
Ninepenny Brewery, open Weds to Sunday, located in Conception Bay South

La Roca, Bay Bulls - local ingredients with a Spanish / Asian twist, our restaurant at the Bread and Cheese Inn, advance bookings only please as we aim for zero waste, Tel. 236 863-1525 or 709-701-9426
Arbour, Bay Bulls - cocktails, appies, bistro food, live music and events, open Weds to Sunday Tel. 709 334 3388 https://arbournl.ca
The Jigger, Bay Bulls – Newfoundland food like cod bites, fish and chips and daily specials, open every day Tel. 709 334 3330
Irish Loop Coffee House – all-day breakfasts, lunch and baked goods overlooking Witless Bay, open Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 3 or 4pm Tel. 709 334 1085
Captain’s Table, Mobile – seafood restaurant, open daily from 12-8pm Tel. 709 334 2278
The Fork, Mobile – casual fine dining on a 5-acre property, focusing on seasonal, locally sourced food Tel. 709 743 3490

Kayaking with Ocean Quest Conception Bay or Petty Harbour (depends on tour type), June 3 to Sept 30 on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday https://oceanquestadventures.com/kayaking/

The Rooms, St John’s – modern art gallery and museum, open 7 days a week Tel. 709 757 8090
Myrick Wireless Interpretation Centre – replica of the 1904 Marconi Wireless Station, housing an exhibition about communications at Cape Race, a new Titanic exhibit and a gift shop, located in Cape Race Tel. 709 438 1100

Saltwater Country – distinctive gifts and crafts by local artists, Southern Shore Highway, Bay Bulls Tel. 709 334 3838
Little Emporium – new and vintage gifts, Southern Shore Highway, Bay Bulls Tel. 709 770 0868
Running the Goat – a bookstore and working letterpress printshop featuring Newfoundland authors, located in Tors Cove
Tel. 709 334 3239 or 709 691 1317

Ferryland Picnics – based at Ferryland Lighthouse (built in 1870) and offering unique picnic food to be enjoyed while relaxing and admiring the beautiful scenery https://lighthousepicnics.ca
Tetley Tea Room By The Sea – run by the Southern Shore Folk Arts Council, open June to Sept in Ferryland
Toll free tel. 1-888-332-2052 https://www.ssfac.com

For more inspiration and itinerary suggestions head to Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism