Conception Bay South

Conception Bay South ( CBS ) is the third largest municipality in the province of Newfoundland , with 26,000 people (2016). It is 20 km southwest of the city of St. John's .

It is a 27 km drive from the St. John's city centre to CBS with easy access provided by the twinned Pitt's Memorial Drive highway which connects CBS to downtown St. John's. There is taxi service from nearby St. John's, Mount Pearl and Paradise, but there is no public transit. The town is 30 km from St. John's International Airport which receives flights from Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. The town's harbour is in the Long Pond area and hosts many cruise ships over the summer months.

CBS Taxi Ltd , ☏ +1 709 700-4516 . ( updated May 2019 )

🌍 Topsail Beach . One of the nicest sunsets in the metro St. John's area can be viewed from this cozy suburban beach. 🌍 Manuel's River Hibernia Interpretation Centre , 7 Conception Bay Hwy , ☏ +1 709 834-2099 , [email protected] . Exhibits & gift store: daily 9:30AM-5PM, café 9AM-5PM . Interpretation centre, walking trails, trilobites in the shaple. A portion of the trails are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible. French interpretation services by request — call ahead. The Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre has an elevator. Admission to exhibits: adults $7; students, seniors and youth $5; family (two Adults and up to three children) $22; children under 4 free . Fishermen's Museum and Porter House , Hibb's Cove, Port de Grave , ☏ +1 709 786-3912 . Late Jun to early Sep: daily 11 AM-7PM; off-season visits by appointment . The Porter House is furnished much as it was when it was built and is a typical fisherman's home of that period. Artifacts include fishing equipment, tools, kitchen utensils, and models of various types of boats used in the inshore fishery. Special events at the museum include slide presentations of old scenes of Port-de-Grave, demonstrations of carding and spinning wool, matting and net-making. Giftshop. Wheelchair accessible (museum only). Adults $2.00, children under 12 $0.50 . ( updated May 2019 )

🌍 Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club , 108 Greenslades Rd , ☏ +1 709 834-5151 , [email protected] . Learn to sail or dock your boat. Manuels River Linear Park . The trilobite fossil beds found in the park are similar to those found in southern Spain and Portugal and northern Africa, but different from those found in western Newfoundland. This was a key in establishing the theory of plate tectonics, or continental drift. ( updated May 2019 ) The Kelligrews Soiree . early July . There are several full days of activities and events for the entire family, including the Kelligrews Soiree folk festival and garden party. ( updated May 2019 ) The Admirals' Coast scenic route . It follows Route 60 along the western and southern shore of Conception Bay between Marysvale to Paradise, and provides excellent views over the bay. ( updated May 2019 ) Ocean Quest Adventures , 17 Stanley's Road , ☏ +1 709 722 7234 . Private boat charters, diving, kayaking, culinary tours, culture, history and adventure. ( updated May 2019 )

🌍 Berg's Famous Ice Cream , 50 Conception Bay Hwy , ☏ +1 709 834-4674 . 11AM-11PM, closed winter . Vio's Bistro , 705 Conception Bay Hwy, Kelligrews ( beside the North Atlantic gas station ), ☏ +1 709 834-3339 . W Su noon-8PM, Th-Sa noon-9PM . Pastas, steak, seafood, schnitzel, burgers, fish and chips. ( updated May 2019 ) Dragon 88 , 187 Conception Bay Hwy , ☏ +1 709 834-2115 . Tu-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30-11PM, Su M 3-10PM . Chinese food, fish and chips. ( updated May 2019 ) Seaside Restaurant , 2546 Topsail Rd , ☏ +1 709 834-9059 . W-Sa 11:30AM–10PM, Su 3-9PM, M Tu 11:30AM–9PM . Fish and chips, chicken and fries, wings and fries, burger and fries. ( updated May 2019 )

Shenanigans Irish Pub and Hooligans Sports Bar , 538 Conception Bay Hwy , ☏ +1 709 834-5554 . Live music, pub food, sports. Hooligans from noon daily. Shenanigans Tu-Th 3-10PM, F Sa 3PM-midnight . ( updated May 2019 )

Sunset Motel , 936 Conception Bay Hwy , ☏ +1 709 834-6221 . Continental breakfast included. Family, group & senior rates (ID required for senior rates). On-site lounge. From $87 . ( updated May 2019 )

Shopping is limited to a Sobey's grocery store, a dollar store, some pharmacies, and a few other shops. Most are along Conception Bay Highway.

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