Travel

Flight

Global Travellers

For those flying from Europe (or can fly through Europe), WestJet offers daily flights direct to St. John's (London-Gatwick 4x weekly, 2x weekly via Dublin, 1x weekly via Paris) which are typically much cheaper and faster alternatives than flying Air Canada or any other airlines. For those travelling in from elsewhere in Canada, keep these in mind if you feel like a quick European pitstop after the wedding!

Flight

Canadian Travellers

For those flying from elsewhere in Canada, there are a number of options between Air Canada, West Jet, and Porter for flying into St. John's. For those looking to travel across the island, it is possible to fly in or out of Deer Lake on the opposite end of the trip (within a 1.5 hr drive from Gros Morne National Park). Note: be sure to book your flight to St. John's, Newfoundland (and not Saint John, New Brunswick) - it may sound silly to even mention, but mix ups happen more often than you think!

House Or Rental

AirBnB

There are a number of great options on AirBnB! For an authentic Newfoundland experience, we recommend staying in The Battery, Quidi Vidi, or Signal Hill. All amazing micro-communities within the city full of history and character. For those looking for a location downtown and close to all the amenities/walkable, we would recommend looking for accommodations south of Empire Ave. and east of Bonaventure Ave./Cathedral St. For those that have a rental car and don't mind being a little outside the city/downtown, there are great options along the coastline if you prefer to be somewhere quieter along the water (Middle Cove, Outer Cove, Logy Bay, Torbay, Flatrock, Pouch Cove, Bauline, C.B.S., St. Philip's, etc.) Feel free to send option(s) you are considering to the bride or groom for their input!

Hotel

Alt Hotel (Germain Hotels)

This hotel is a great option for those looking for a modern place to stay with lots of amenities (amazing restaurant, bar, and cafe on site). It's centrally located right between all the best bars, restaurants and cafes, with great views of the narrows (harbour side). Our personalized wedding discount block is linked below (or you can call the number listed above and book under the "Scharwey Reid Wedding Block"):

Hotel

DWELL (Dvele Inn)

For those willing to splurge, this is a gorgeous property located in a great neighbourhood (and just around the corner from our house!). Lots of amenities within walking distance.

Hotel

The Inn by Mallard Cottage

For those willing to splurge, this is a gorgeous property located in one of most adorable micro-communities within the city, Quidi Vidi.

Hotel

DoubleTree (Hilton)

This hotel is a great option for those looking for a modern place to stay with lots of amenities (great restaurant/bar on site). It's centrally located right between all the best bars, restaurants and cafes, with great views of the narrows (harbour side).

Hotel

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland

The rooms here lean more on the traditional side, but are comfortable, spacious and there is a gorgeous large indoor garden area and indoor swimming pool. Centrally located within walking distance from some of the best bars, cafes, and restaurants. Our personalized wedding discount block is linked below (please note: this expires on June 17th):

Rental Car

Rental Cars

Rental cars are by far the most difficult thing to come by in the province. If you know you do (or may) want a rental car, we recommend booking ASAP (like, today). There are many rental companies based out of the airport and Turo also exists in the province. If you are planning to travel outside the St. John's area, a rental car will be required. For those just sticking to the St. John's area, cabs and Ubers are available to get around.

Travel Note

Where to travel outside of St. John's

For those looking to explore the island, we highly recommend checking out the Bonavista Peninsula (Trinity/Port Rexton/Bonavista area) which is approximately a 3 hour drive from St. John's. Brigus is a great place to stop along the way (or even stay a night for those that can't travel quite as far) to get the authentic Newfoundland experience. And for those that have even more time, we highly recommend checking out Gros Morne (7 hour drive from St. John's). The closest airport to Gros Morne is Deer Lake for those that prefer to fly across the province (or drop their rental car there and return home from that airport). Another option that's popular among CFAs (Come From Aways) is Fogo Island. Be mindful of the Ferry schedule when planning your trip. Feel free to reach out to the bride and groom for recommendations if you do decide to travel outside St. John's. The bride's Google Maps guide is also a great reference for where to eat, drink, and stay across the entire province (see below).

Travel Note

The Bride's Google Maps Guide to Newfoundland

Check out the below curated recommendation list created by the bride herself: