St John's Time in Newfoundland & Labrador
 This week on the Travel Show – Newfoundland and Labrador - the land where the sun first rises. Rich with history. Rife with culture. Sprawling with natural beauty. Around every corner, around every bend, you will find a piece of heaven, a delightful sight, a playful breeze that will help your journey.
We'll explore St John's –a happening cosmopolitan town within easy distance to great nature adventures and close to icebergs, whales and puffins! St John's Time, July 30 to August 9, 2009, celebrates four unique Festivals.
GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL www.georgestreetfestival.com
July 30 – August 4, 2009
George Street, in downtown St. John's, is the focal point of the City's nightlife. The pubs and taverns lining this historic cobblestone street offer everything from traditional Newfoundland music to the latest rock music. The festival features five nights of live outdoor entertainment featuring
some of Newfoundland's top acts.
 ROYAL ST. JOHN'S REGATTA www.stjohnsregatta.org
August 5, 2009 (weather permitting)
What probably began as a few fishermen competing to see who could row his dory the fastest has grown into the annual Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest continuing sporting event. The Regatta began officially in 1825 and has run the first Wednesday in August every since.
Regatta Day is probably the only Municipal Holiday in Canada that is
dependent on the weather. If it is raining or too windy, the holiday is simply
put off until the next suitable day.
 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR FOLK FESTIVAL www.nlfolk.com
August 7, 8, 9, 2009
The good times in St. John's keep roaring in August with the annual Provincial Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park featuring musicians, dancers and storytellers from around the province. It is a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the traditional Newfoundland lifestyle with music, dancing,
storytelling and traditional good times.
 BUSKER'S FESTIVAL www.downtownstjohns.com
August 7, 8, 9, 2009
Every year clowns, magicians and musical talent come out into the streets to perform. The festival hosts a number of great acts all around the downtown area.
 Listen to the show this Saturday for your chance to win a trip for two to Newfoundland and Labrador - compliments of the City of St. John's, Government of Newfoundland Labrador and Maxxim Vacations - Creating Memorable Experiences www.maxximvacations.com.
 This fabulous trip includes:
- Roundtrip airfare for two people from Montreal to St. John's
- 3 Nights Accommodations in downtown St. John's
- Admission for two people to The Rooms (Provincial Museum, Art Gallery and Archives)
- Admission to the Johnson Geo Center on Signal Hill
- Two tours on O'Brien's Bird and Whale Watching Tour www.obriensboattours.com
- Two City tours on Legend Tours
- Two traditional seafood platters at Bridie Molloy's Guinness Pub on World Famous George St
- Two Iceberg Beer from Quidi Vidi Microbrewery
For your chance to win, phone into the show at 514-790-0991, 1-800-491-CJAD, or *TALK on your cell, or by entering the contest here online by clicking on the Yellow "Enter Contest" button.
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