Gay-MART'S GUIDE TO ST. JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND, Canada Updated: 13 October 1998

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Accommodations

• Abba Inn - 36 Queen's Road, A1C 1P9.
  Voice: (709) 754 0047, Toll Free Voice: 1 800 563 3959, Fax: (709) 754 0047.
  E-mail: abba@thezone.net
  Website: http://www.wordplay.com/abba_inn/
  
  Gay-owned and operated, Mixed Gay Male, Lesbian and Straight clientele. Bed & breakfast guesthouse. Completely refurbished Queen Ann townhouse (circa 1900) with 10' ceilings. Each room is large and well appointed with full washroom, local artwork, remote control color cable TV, alarm clock, radio, telephone, sitting chairs, reading lamps, closet, ceiling fan, temperature and sound control. Some rooms have a fireplace, whirlpool tub, desk, ground floor entry and a spectacular view of the old City, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, and the Narrows - the entrance to the city's harbor. Ideal for an extended visit. 5 rooms, all non-smoking. Kids and pets are permitted. Shared rooms for students occasionally available.
  
  Rates: from $40 to $110. The 15% tax is not charged.
  Payment methods: cash, personal check, travellers check, American Express, Mastercard and VISA.
• Banberry House Bed and Breakfast - 116 Military Road, St. John's, NF, A1C 2C9.
  Voice: (709) 579 8006, Fax: (709) 579 3443
  E-mail: banberry@bigfoot.com
  Website: www.bbcanada.com/1780.html
  
  Gay owned and operated. Mixed clientele. Bed & breakfast guesthouse. Canada Select 3 1/2 Star Rating. With a reputation for quiet elegance and gourmet food, Banberry House offers the best in hospitality. This Second Empire Victorian style home (circa 1892) has four spacious guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms, bay windows, and queen-size or twin beds with down duvets. Some rooms also have color/cable television, private telephone, and fireplace. Gourmet breakfast is served with fresh fruit and house specialties. Antique furnishings, ornate stained glass windows, decorative plaster moldings, wood trim, high ceilings, and hardwood floors enhance the comfortable and elegant ambiance of the house. Located next to Bannerman Park in the downtown area. Non-Smoking. Service available in Spanish.
  
  Rates: from $59 to $99.
  Payment:Major credit cards accepted.

• A Gower Street House Bed and Breakfast - 180 Gower Street, A1C 2A5
  Voice: (709) 754 0047, Toll Free Voice: 1 800 563 3959, Fax: (709) 754 0047.
  E-mail: mpasinok@nfld.com.
  Website: http://www.bbcanada.com/826.html
  
  Gay-owned and operated. Mixed Gay Male, Lesbian and Straight clientele. Bed & breakfast guesthouse. Refurbished heritage townhouse designated by the Newfoundland Historic Trust as a point of interest. It has a 3 star grading under the Canada Select Grading Program. 5 rooms, with twin / double/ or queen beds, remote control color cable TV, sound control, temperature control, telephone and some unusual features e.g. patterned hardwood floor (circa 1900); skylight, or curved windows in traditional design. Two rooms have ensuite washrooms. Restricted smoking. No pets on property. Two off street parking spaces available.

Bars & Dance Clubs

• The Five and Dime (formerly The Alley Pub) - 164½ Water Street (above the Spur), A1C 1A9, (709) 726-6782.
  Mostly Gay and Lesbian clientele, some Straights. Pub. Pool Table.
• The Ship Inn - 265 Water Street (off Solomon's Lane), A1C 1G9, Voice: (709) 753 3870.
  English pub.
• Zone 2-1-6 - 216 Water, A1C 1A9, or P.O. Box 2652, Station "C", A1C 6K1, Voice: (709) 754-2492.
  Mostly Gay Male and Lesbian clientele, some straights. Dance bar. Wheelchair accessible.
  Hours: Mon. - Sat.: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Sun: 8:00 PM - midnight.
• Junctions - 208 Water Street, A1C 6E7, voice: (709) 579 2557, E-mail: junctions@nfld.com.
  Dance bar.

Cafes & Restaurants

• Biarritz On The Square - 188 Duckworth Street, A1C 1G5, Voice: (709) 726 3885
  Seafood, crepes, soups, salads, luncheon and dinner specials.
• CyberMind Café - 220 Water Street, - P.O. Box 1951, A1C 5R4, Voice: (709) 753 4545, Fax: (709) 579 3443.
  Internet cafe, computer games, coffee and desserts.
• Hava Java Coffee House and Espresso Bar - 216 Water Street, A1C 1P5, Voice: (709) 753 5282.
• Perkup Coffee & Tea Room - 272 Duckworth Street, A1C 1H3, Voice: (709) 753 1593.
  Coffee and tea for $1 per cup.
• Stella's Restaurant - 106 Water Street, A1C 1A7, Voice: (709) 7539625 Featuring vegetarian dishes, chicken, seafood, and home-made desserts.

Information Lines

• Gay/Lesbian Info Line. P.O. Box 626, Station C, A1C 5K8. (709) 753 4297.
  Hours: Thu.: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Newfoundland & Labrador AIDS Committee, Inc.. P.O. Box 626, Station C, A1C 5K8. (709) 579 8656.
  Call for general or AIDS-related information.
• Women's Centre. 83 Military Rd. (709) 753 0220.
  Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tour & Travel Services

• Lynn's Cruise & Vacations Inc. - 50 Harbour Drive, A1C 6J4, Voice: (709) 722 3900, Toll-Free Voice: 1 800 563 3900.
  Featuring RSVP Vacations and other tour packages.

Other On-line Information

• Newfoundland Gays And Lesbians for Equality - P.O. Box 6221, A1C 6J9, Voice: (709) 753 4297, E-mail: ngale@geocities.com Website: http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/4291