Newfoundland Regiment road trip guide

Best seats

The single-concourse bowl seats about 6,300 for hockey. Sideline sections in the 100s are the pick, and upper corners are the cheapest tickets.

Parking

Downtown on-street parking, including along New Gower Street, is free after 6 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends; otherwise pay at the stations or with PayByPhone. Nearby garages include Metro Park (351 Water St.), A.P. Parking Garage (330 Duckworth St.) and Clift's-Baird's Cove. City Hall garage and the Convention Centre sell cashless event parking, which you can pre-buy at the box office up to a day ahead. (Free street parking after 6 pm weekdays and all weekend)

Getting there

The arena is at 50 New Gower Street in downtown St. John's, between New Gower and Livingstone Streets and about 4 km from the Trans-Canada. Downtown is hilly, so wear good shoes in winter.

Bar scene

Downtown St. John's is one of the best pre-game areas in the league, with dozens of local pubs and restaurants, including the George Street and Water Street strips, within a 10-minute walk.

Pre-game bars

• O'Reilly's Irish Newfoundland Pub — Live-music Irish pub downtown
• YellowBelly Brewery — Downtown brewpub
• Trinity Pub — Downtown pub
• St. John's Fish Exchange — Seafood restaurant and bar downtown

Insider tips

• Street parking is free on weekend game days and after 6 pm on weekdays.
• Pre-buy City Hall or Convention Centre event parking at the box office if you want a guaranteed spot.
• Try the Mary Brown's Chicken Express stand for the signature fried chicken and taters.
• Buy tickets only from the box office or Tixr; other sources may not be valid.
• Carry valid ID, especially if you plan to drink.

Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)

Also nearby: pro, minor & junior