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About Mount Pearl, NL

Located on the Avalon Peninsula, Mount Pearl is just a 15-minute drive from downtown St. John’s. Mount Pearl has a population of around 12,000 people. This beautiful town has many shops and restaurants lining its streets for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Homes in Mount Pearl offer peaceful living with convenient access to all amenities that you could need!

Mount Pearl is home to Memorial University of Newfoundland, one of Canada’s largest universities with over 19,000 undergraduate students. There are over 50 playgrounds throughout the city, linked to plenty of scenic walking trails. Regarding education, families will find that no matter where their house is situated in Mount Pearl, primary schools are nearby. However, there are only a limited number of high schools. 

Mount Pearl dates back to 1829, when Commander James Pearl and his wife, Lady Anne Pearl, arrived in Newfoundland with a Crown grant of one thousand acres of land, a reward for Commander Pearl’s 27 years of distinguished service in the Royal Navy. The first settlers arrived at the foot of what is now called Berry’s Hill. The houses were situated by a slope down towards the water, and they are still there today with their owners’ names carved into them from when they were built. The streets were laid out based on which families lived closest to the water – today, these are still called “the river lots.”

About 45% of homes in Mount Pearl are single-family, and duplexes and townhouses make up most of the remainder. 40% of the homes were built between 1960 and 1990. Homes for sale are mostly three or more bedroom homes. Home prices vary in Mount Pearl, depending on the size of the house and where it’s located. Homes range from a minimum $48,500 for a townhouse up to around $560,000 for a four bedroom detached home.

Mount Pearl, NL Transportation

Driving is the best way to get around Mount Pearl. A majority of homes are just a quick ride from the nearest highway, and parking is always available. On the other hand, public transportation is difficult in Mount Pearl. Nonetheless, the area offers a few bus lines, and most residences are relatively close to a bus stop. Mount Pearl is a member of the Grand Concourse Authority, which provides mobile-friendly route information for walks and parks throughout Mount Pearl and neighbouring municipalities.

Distance to Nearby Cities

  • 12km from St. Johns, NL
  • 682km from Corner Brook, NL

Things To Do in Mount Pearl, NL

Mount Pearl has incredible beaches and parks as well as a lot of shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars. It also has some great museums like the Newfoundland House with exhibits about local history. The Glacier Arena located in St. David’s park is an excellent option whether you are looking to spend time indoors or outdoors. Mount Pearl also has some great golf courses for the avid golfer. The Mount Pearl Golf Club offers an 18-hole, par 72 course with a clubhouse and pro shop on site. GForce Funderdome and GolfShotz Indoor Golf Centre are more options for a fun day out with the family.

  1. Glacier Arena
    • The Glacier Arena has been at the heart of Mount Pearl culture for over three decades. It is currently home to Mount Pearl Minor Hockey and St. John’s Jr. Shamrocks hockey club. The arena offers many local sporting leagues, figure skating clubs, and open skating throughout the year, drawing participants from across Newfoundland in Canada and beyond.
  2. St. David’s Park
    • St. David’s Park offers a variety of facilities, including playgrounds, an outdoor and indoor soccer field, two baseball diamonds with fully lit turf pitching mounds, an indoor running track, an artificial surface ice rink during the winter months (the Glacier Arena), picnic tables for gatherings large or small, and washrooms to accommodate diverse needs and family-friendly amenities.
  3. Bowring Park
    • Bowring Park is situated on the outskirts of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland in Canada. The park features a playground with swings for children and adults alike, as well as an open green space where organized groups can enjoy sporting events or simply have fun in the great outdoors.
  4. Admiralty House Communications Museum
    • Admiralty House Communications Museum is a living museum with interactive exhibits and displays that tell the story of how Newfoundland became Canada’s newest province. The museum also offers tours to see artifacts from the past century, including costumes, furnishings, photos, and other mementos.
  5. Landwash Brewery
    • Landwash Brewery is a modern microbrewery in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland that offers tours of their facility where they brew and package beer for sale. They also sell growlers to go for those looking to enjoy a cold one at home..
  6. GForce Funderdome
    • GForce Funderdome is an entertainment venue in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland that houses a skate park and paintball course. It offers indoor and outdoor rentals for parties or special events such as birthdays.
  7. GolfShotz Indoor Golf Centre
    • GolfShotz Indoor Golf Centre is an indoor golf centre in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland that offers a nine-hole course. It features 18 holes and two different courses for those looking to challenge themselves or practice their putting skills. The facility also has a pro shop on site with the latest equipment and apparel from all of the top brands such as Callaway, TaylorMade, and Nike.

Mount Pearl, NL Day Trips

If you want to see more of Newfoundland, the entire Avalon Peninsula is accessible from Mount Pearl. You can head towards St John’s and visit places like Signal Hill National Historic Site for a panoramic view of the beautiful city. If you’re looking to take in some history or culture then a trip up north would not be complete without visiting L’Anse Aux Meadows National Historic Site, the site of a Viking settlement discovered in 1960. More history lies in Ferryland Heritage Park and the Terra Nova Historical Site. You can also head to Cape Spear for one of the best views over Newfoundland and see where Cabot first landed or you could find yourself at Gros Morne National Park, one of the most famous natural wonders of Canada.

  1. Ferryland Heritage Park
    • Ferryland Heritage Park is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest national historic site. Located on Newfoundland’s east coast, the park overlooks Trinity Bay and includes Fort Elizabeth – an authentic 17th century English fort built in 1697 to protect the colony of Ferryland from attack by pirates or other enemies.
    • The Visitor Centre features interactive exhibits about the history of Ferryland and its role in Newfoundland’s early colonial development, an art gallery with local artists, a library and gift shop. A ferry service operates between the park to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) from late June through September each year.
  1. Terra Nova National Historic Site 
    • Tourists come from around the world to visit Terra Nova National Park in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. The park is home to a fort that was built by English settlers in 1697 and it’s situated on Trinity Bay with views over the ocean. Visitors can go inside Fort Elizabeth which includes an exhibit about what life might have been like for early colonists.
  2. Witless Bay Ecological Reserve
    • The Witless Bay Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s near Mount Pearl and has an incredible diversity of natural habitats including cliffs, sand dunes, beaches and estuaries. The preserve supports the largest population of migratory birds on the island (over 400 species) as well as many mammals like moose, snowshoe hare, and coyotes.