Places to Explore: St. John's Jellybean Row Houses
Posted on Friday, December 18, 2015, 10:44 AM, by Cassandra Rose, under
Real Estate, Travel
Recently moved to Newfoundland and Labrador? When visiting the province's capital and largest city, be sure to stop by the colourful Jellybean Row houses!
Located in downtown St. John's, the brightly painted Victorian rowhouses (known as Jellybean Row) are best enjoyed while walking and exploring the area.
According to folk lore, the houses got their distinctive colours so returning fishermen could easily find their houses at night through the thick fog.
In truth, the idea came to be in 1977, when a man named David Webber enlivened the dull homes on Willicott’s Lane up to Victoria Street with fun colours and fancier trims. After being updated, the trend quickly spread throughout the area.
Ready to start your adventure? Don't go looking for a street named Jellybean Row, it doesn't exist. The vibrant houses are spread throughout the downtown area. Start things off at Gower and Bond Street and just wander!
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