Quidi Vidi — (pronunciations vary, even amongst longtime residents, but Kiddy Viddy is the most common) is a neighbourhood in St. John s, Newfoundland and Labrador. It was known for once being a historic fishing village. It was active after World War II for… … Wikipedia
Royal St. John's Regatta — The Royal St. John s Regatta is North America s oldest annual sporting event with documented proof of 1816 boat races. There is credible contention that St. John s regattas were held even earlier than 1816, likely in the 1700s. Held on Quidi Vidi … Wikipedia
Pepperrell Air Force Base — Pepperrell Air Force Base, previously known as Fort Pepperrell, was a former United States military base located in St. John s, Newfoundland, Canada which operated from 1941 1960.The base was named in honour of Sir William Pepperrell (1696 1759)… … Wikipedia
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador — Not to be confused with Saint John, New Brunswick. St. John s City … Wikipedia
Mount Cashel Orphanage — The Mount Cashel Orphanage is a former Canadian orphanage that was operated by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. It was located in St. John s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Before the orphanage was built, there was a station where citizens of… … Wikipedia
Regatta — A regatta is a term used to describe either a boat race, or series of boat races. Although the term typically describes racing events of unpowered water craft, some powerboat race series are also called regattas. Most commonly, a regatta is… … Wikipedia
St. John's South—Mount Pearl — Infobox Canada electoral district province = Newfoundland and Labrador caption = St. John s South Mount Pearl in relation to other Newfoundland and Labrador ridings fed status = active fed district number = 10007 fed created = 2003 fed abolished … Wikipedia
St. John's East — Infobox Canada electoral district province = Newfoundland and Labrador caption = St. John s East in relation to other Newfoundland and Labrador ridings fed status = active fed district number = 10006 fed created = 1949 fed abolished = fed… … Wikipedia
Neighbourhoods in St. John's — The city of St. John s is made up of many neighbourhoods. Neighbourhoods such as Georgetown and Rabbittown have long histories in the city and were among the first residential neighbourhoods to be built, while other neighbourhoods such as the… … Wikipedia
Newfoundland Railway — Reporting mark NFLD Locale Newfoundland Dates of operation 1898–1949 (merged into CN), aban … Wikipedia
