Retro St. John's - The Newfoundland capital in 1967

Born and raised in Southern Ontario, but about 20 years ago, myself and a couple of buddies made a regular habit of flying into St John's for a four-day weekend - a few times a year, to party on George Street and generally have a grand time with the nicest people in Canada. I'm a born-again Newfoundlander I suppose.

When my grandfather came to Canada from Portugal in the late 50s and, after working for a few years across the country, it was time for him to pick where to settle so he could bring my family over; he really wanted to settle in Newfoundland but he couldn't find a permanent job. He ended up settling in Toronto but he always loved Newfoundland and wanted to go back and vist, he was never able to but I'd love to visit in his memory, it's such a beautiful place.

St. John's is most certainly one of the most charming and quaint walkable cities, with its splendid architecture and historic landmarks. I have fond memories of growing up there. Back then the city was safe and children grew up free range and roaming around the city from one to end to another was fun in itself. The city had a great sense of community and everyone had shared common interests . Whenever I revisit, it is a delight to walk around this wonderful unique place.

One of those Portugal boys knocked up my Nan and eventually down the line I came into this world... history in the making!

I grew up in St John's having been born in 1947, it was where I spent the first 40 years of my life before circumstance prompted a move to "The Mainland". I love the old city. It's part of who I am as a person. I haven't been back to the capital of the province since 2003. It's time that I rectify that situation, St.John's will always be home to me, and when my days are over, I will be returning to this special place to be committed to the ground that cradles those of my family that have gone before me. God guard thee Newfoundland!.

Love that city was born in 1949 on bell island. Left home of nfld in 1965 .have to go back for a trip. One soon

Brings up so many memories. I was 8 in 1967 and grew up in Mt. Pearl. I remember our dad bringing us down to see the ships and the varied flags. shopping on water St. Thanks for this!

Wonderfully Done .... 👍👍 I can't believe how different the city looked back then ... We definitely got more Trees 50 yrs later ... LOL !! 🙂🙂🙂

I miss the old days , felt so simple .

Wish there was still a train service tbh

Fantastic Video!!! Days gone by for sure!!!

Thank you. Fling out the flag pink white and green!

Beautiful

Hard to believe my dad was 5 years old when this was filmed

7:38 I no longer see such rush in the downtown of St. John's anymore 7:38

Um bonito video onde se vê o navio Cidade de Aveiro a entrar na nossa segunda viagem e 1 9 6 7, onde eu fazia parte da tripulação nessa altura, um abraço a todos que por aqui andaram!!!!

I was 6 years old raised with a mother and farther who let go hungry and so much more!

Great video.

Bonito video onde se encontra o navio portugues Cidade de Aveiro a entrar no porto de st, johns, já andava carregado, eu andava lá, obrigado por este video,,

Please show more. ❤️😍