While based in St. John’s, we took a spontaneous day trip by rental car to the now-famous town of Dildo.
You’ll know when you arrive; they’re incredibly proud of their distinctive name. Though a vocal minority has repeatedly raised referendums to change it, the majority of townsfolk have struck down every attempt.
After just over an hour and a half drive along Newfoundland’s scenic Trans-Canada Highway, we pulled into the Dildo Brewery’s parking lot.
The Dildo Brewery & Museum seems to serve as the town’s main tourist attraction and focal point.
After admiring the scenery and the Hollywood-style “Dildo” sign that Jimmy Kimmel helped erect six years ago, we took a short walk uphill to the newly opened Coffee House.
There, we played a leisurely game of checkers over coffee while taking in panoramic harbor views.
Properly caffeinated, we continued around the harbor to explore the local playground and children’s ice skating pond.
Just a few minutes further down the main road, we stopped at Nan and Pop’s Souvenir Shop for appropriately quirky mementos.
At the Dildo Dory Grill (closed for the season during our visit), we discovered the legendary Captain Dildo statue; the must-see photo opportunity for visitors.
The remainder of the town revealed itself as a peaceful harbor dotted with parked yachts and fishing boats, embodying the quiet charm of coastal Newfoundland.
As the sun began to set, we wrapped up our visit with dinner and drinks back at the Dildo Brewery & Museum, savoring the last rays of sunshine on their outdoor patio before hitting the road back to St. John’s around 7pm.
Sometimes the best adventures are the unexpected ones—especially those with names you’ll never forget.
- At time of posting in Dildo, it was 14 °C - Humidity: 87% | Wind Speed: 5km/hr | Cloud Cover: sunny
