Looking for the perfect elopement locations in St. John’s NL or in Newfoundland? Here’s your ultimate elopement destination list!
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Elope in Nature on the Avalon Peninsula

Torbay / Flat Rock

Torbay and flatrock offer a variety of wild and scenic locations, from rocky beach to rolling fields. About 15 minutes from St. John’s, NL. 

Petty Harbour / Maddox Cove

Petty Harbour is 15-20 minutes from Downtown St. John’s and offers a historic fishing village vibe, but also has some beautiful ocean backdrops (and a killer fish and chips joint for after – I am looking at you Chafe’s Landing!). It’s cute and quaint but also not far from town. 

Signal Hill

Signal Hill remains one of my favourite places on the Avalon, even though it can get a bit busy at times and be a bit windy. It has so much variety, from rocky hikes to city views at sunset, to wildflower fields, and ocean expanses. It’s a one stop shop that’s 3 minutes from downtown if you’d like to stay central and check out a pub or cute restaurant for your elopement dinner. So many options here and so many ways to make this location look unique. Want to go for a little hike? The Battery down below is a fun jaunt for some additional photos. Bannerman Brewing is also conveniently located at the base of the hill. Win win!

Quidi Vidi

Quidi Vidi is our tiny fishing village smack dab in the centre of St. John’s (well, off to the east a little). It’s busy in the summer with wedding parties, but it is a fun spot for photos and has a few wonderful hiking trails branching off from it, so you can adventure a little and then pop into Quidi Vidi Brewery for a pint and some music after. 

Topsail Beach

A rocky beach a little ways out of town (20 mins, most places are 20 mins), it’s quieter, easy for a nice little beach walk, and has some beautiful sunsets. Less variety than the others but worth the adventure. Manuals river is also close by (7 mins) and offers some unique options for photos. 

Brigus

Brigus is a historical town about 1hr from downtown St. John’s. It is quiet and has lots of charming salt box houses, ocean views and even some adorable ducks waddling around if you’re lucky enough to see them. 

Other Notable Outdoor Spaces:

Bowing Park
Middle Cove Beach/Logy Bay
Red Cliff (small hike)
Downtown St. John’s – Jellybean Row
Or, ask me for some of my favourite secret spots!
Cape Spear
Ferryland Lighthouse
Bay Roberts

St. John’s Venues with Indoor Spaces

Eloping at a local venue may mean more coordinating in the beginning, but having permission to elope at a private property or at a historical location has the benefit of more privacy, an on-site coordinator to ask questions and occasionally the option for indoor spaces if there is inclement weather (or if your elopement is in the rainy months of November to April in Victoria). Here are some of my favourite local venues that are suitable for elopements (booking at these venues is required). Here are some of my faves! 

Bannerman Brewing

Bannerman is a brewery and cafe located in an old fire hall, right at the base of Signal Hill. They offer a great event space upstairs and have some of the best coffee and brews in the city. 

The Well Room

An intimate space with exposed brick and natural light through three large windows, original wood floors. Rustic charm in the centre of downtown. 

Yellow Belly Brewery

The Yellow Belly has a similar vibe to The Well Room and has exposed brick, moody lighting and comes with the perk of a delicious spot to eat as well. It’s on the corner of Water St and George St and allows for a fun night of bar hopping after, or a leisurely stroll through the many lanes of downtown St. John’s. 

The Rooms

The rooms offers modern architecture, views of St. John’s harbour and a minimalist aesthetic. It’s a great spot for photos and your ceremony alike. 

Alt Hotel

The Alt Hotel is a modern and quirky spot that adds some colour to your day, with cute room decor, bold paint choices and a stunning view of the harbour. 

 

Locations outside of the Avalon Peninsula

There are endless wild, fun and adventurous spots to elope in Newfoundland that are a little further from town (St. John’s). Here are some places I’d recommend looking at:

Twillingate
Fogo Island
Bonavista/Elliston
Trinity/Port Rexton
Gros Morne