Festivals

Buskers Festival. For three days in early August, magicians, circus artists, comedians, and other street performers entertain on three stages in downtown St. John's. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. 709/726--8244; www.downtownstjohns.com.

St. John's Storytelling Festival. Stories and songs are performed in venues inside and out, all around town, for one week each October. With something for every age, it's a special way to exerience Newfoundlanders' famous humor, quick wit, and unique turns of phrase. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. storytellingstjohns.ca/wp/.