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+ | | lat= 47.56689|lon=-52.69191 | ||
+ | | name= St John's | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | zoom= 13 | ||
+ | | chartlet = y | ||
+ | | image= | ||
+ | | imagetext= {{Magenta|Map or Picture of port}} | ||
+ | | summary= '''St. John's''' is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is the oldest city in North America and is located on the Avalon Peninsula. It has just above 200,000 citizens, the metropolitan area is the second largest in Atlantic Canada, behind Halifax. The city spans 446.04 square kilometres (172.22 sq mi) and is North America's easternmost city. | ||
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+ | }} | ||
+ | ==Charts== | ||
+ | ''See [[Newfoundland and Labrador#Charts|Newfoundland and Labrador]]''.. | ||
+ | ==Weather== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | ||
- | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: | |
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- | == | + | ==Passages== |
- | + | ''See [[Newfoundland and Labrador#Passages|Newfoundland and Labrador]]''. | |
- | + | ==Communication== | |
- | '' | + | When you are about 12 nM from the approach channel to St. John's Harbour, call ''St. John's Traffic'' on VHF channel 11. |
- | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | + | The approaches to [[{{PAGENAME}}]] via ''The Narrows'' (91 m) wide) are straightforward. Keep the with green leading lights passing over a depth of 11.8 m, reduced to the lowest normal tide. | |
- | === | + | ==Entrance== |
- | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details ''see [[Canada#Entrance|Entrance: Canada]]''. | |
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | {{poi | lat= 47.56276|lon=-52.70244 | ||
+ | | type= harbour | ||
+ | | name= St John's Harbour | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url = http://www.sjpa.com/ | ||
+ | | zoom= 14 | ||
+ | | portofentry= y | ||
+ | | image= Canada_StJohns_harbor.png | ||
+ | | imagetext= The large port of St. John's | ||
+ | | text= Cruisers can use the port. There are no facilities. | ||
+ | : {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|1|709|738 4782}}; Fax: {{fax|1|709|738 4784}}; VHF channels 11 & 16 | ||
+ | : Address: St. John's Port Authority , P.O. Box 6178 , St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada A1C 5X8 | ||
+ | }} | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | None. | |
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
- | + | Anchoring is prohibited in. most the harbour area. | |
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- | === | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Showers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
- | === | + | |header|Supplies |
- | + | |Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | * | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} |
+ | |Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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+ | |header|Services | ||
+ | |Repairs| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Provisioning== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | ||
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+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | There are many restaurants in the town. | ||
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+ | ==Transportation== | ||
+ | * St. John's International Airport (YYT IATA) is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from downtown | ||
+ | * From mid-June through September, you can take a 14-17 hour ferry ride from North Sydney, [[Nova Scotia]], to [[Argentia]], Newfoundland, which is 131 km from St. John’s | ||
+ | * St John's is the easternmost point on Trans-Canada Highway 1, the main road across Newfoundland | ||
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+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====History==== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the port.}} | ||
- | === | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
- | + | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | |
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==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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==Forums== | ==Forums== | ||
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
- | + | * {{Wikipedia|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador}} | |
+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Canada/StJohns Noonsite] | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | ''See [[Canada#References|Canada]]''. | ||
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+ | {{Comments}} | ||
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Revision as of 22:40, 27 September 2018
St John's
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St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is the oldest city in North America and is located on the Avalon Peninsula. It has just above 200,000 citizens, the metropolitan area is the second largest in Atlantic Canada, behind Halifax. The city spans 446.04 square kilometres (172.22 sq mi) and is North America's easternmost city.
Charts
See Newfoundland and Labrador..
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Newfoundland and Labrador.
Communication
When you are about 12 nM from the approach channel to St. John's Harbour, call St. John's Traffic on VHF channel 11.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The approaches to St John's via The Narrows (91 m) wide) are straightforward. Keep the with green leading lights passing over a depth of 11.8 m, reduced to the lowest normal tide.
Entrance
St John's is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
St John's Harbour
Cruisers can use the port. There are no facilities.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (709) 738 4782; Fax: +1 (709) 738 4784; VHF channels 11 & 16
- Address: St. John's Port Authority , P.O. Box 6178 , St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada A1C 5X8
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchoring is prohibited in. most the harbour area.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | ? |
Electricity | ? |
Toilets | ? |
Showers | ? |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | ? |
Supplies | |
Fuel | ? |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | ? |
Services | |
Repairs | ? |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
There are many restaurants in the town.
Transportation
- St. John's International Airport (YYT IATA) is located 10 km (6.2 mi) from downtown
- From mid-June through September, you can take a 14-17 hour ferry ride from North Sydney, Nova Scotia, to Argentia, Newfoundland, which is 131 km from St. John’s
- St John's is the easternmost point on Trans-Canada Highway 1, the main road across Newfoundland
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Canada.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
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