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Know Before You Go

Location: The Newman Wine Vaults is located at 436 Water Street in St. John’s. The site is on bus routes 3 and 11.

Parking: Paid public parking is available along Water Street and on side-streets in the area.

Season: Closed for the 2025 season. Scheduled dates for the 2026 season: May 16 to October 9, 2026

Opening Hours: Closed for the season

Accessibility: The main entrance is at ground level. Building is one floor with wooden floor and ramps throughout. Seating is available.

Washrooms: 2 accessible, non-gendered, single use washrooms with a baby change tables

Grounds: This site has no exterior grounds

Admission: See Plan your Visit for more information on admission fees to Provincial Historic Sites

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Activities and Events

  • Join an interpreter for a guided tour or explore the site on your own
  • Find out more about the Newman family and their ventures in the Newfoundland Trade.
  • Explore the history of the barrel Vault and try building one for yourself – it’s not as easy as it seems.
  • Pick up the scavenger hunt from the front desk to guide your family through the Newman Wine Vaults.
  • Enjoy a small sample of Newmans Celebrated Port (19+)

Special Events: Please view our Calendar of Events for any upcoming events

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Contact

Please view our Contact Us page

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