Bowling Alley
Whether you bowl for fun, for exercise or competitively, our readers love to go to these bowling alleys.
Avalon: Plaza Bowl, Ropewalk Lane, retains its hold on first place with Pearlgate Lanes in second. And our readers third choice is Holiday Lanes.
Off the Avalon: The first place winner off the Avalon is Memory Lanes in Grand Falls-Windsor, with St. Martin's in Gander a close second and Bowlarama in Stephenville in third place.
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Fishing/Hunting Lodge
Fishing and hunting are popular in this province so if you're looking for a place to relax and get away from everyday life, cast your line at one of these fine lodges chosen by this year's voters.
Avalon: When Avalon voters want a great fishing/hunting trip, they go beyond the overpass and try their luck off the Avalon. Top honours goes to Owl's Nest Lodge in Buchans. Finishing in second place is Victoria Outfitters. Labrador's Awesome Lake rounds out the pack.
Off the Avalon: Voters in this region stay close to home. Owl's Nest Lodge in Buchans catches first place honours. Second place honours goes to Gander River Tours and Wide A Way in Grand Falls-Windsor takes home third place.
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Fitness Centre
In today's health conscious world the consensus is that fitness and a healthy diet are the keys to better living. So whether you want to 'pump iron' or just walk to the track, check out one of these fitness centres recommended by our readers.
Avalon: New World Fitness regains its first place crown this year, followed by The Gym in second place and the YMCA in third.
Off the Avalon: The YMCA in Grand Falls-Windsor is our readers' number one choice. CFB in Gander is second with The Pulse in Clarenville pulling up in third.
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Golf Course
Golf has become popular in this province and people of all ages are taking to the greens. Our readers have given us their call about places to play golf, so if you'd like to tee off soon, give one of these a try:
Avalon: The Wilds hits a hole in one and scores a first place victory, up from second place last year. The Woods comes next in second place and Clovelly is third.
Off the Avalon: When voters off the Avalon want to have a round of golf, they go to Terra Nova as their first choice. The Harmond is next followed by Grand Meadows in Clarenville third.
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Skating Rink
Ice skating is fun plus it's great exercise, and whether you're a hockey fan or just like to skate a few 'rounds' or watch a hockey game, these are the places for you.
Avalon: Memorial Stadium continues to hold the number one place (will it be Mile One Stadium next year?). Mount Pearl's Glacier stadium is in second place while Twin Rinks takes third.
Off the Avalon: The Rec Plex in Corner Brook climbs to number one spot this year, with the Joe Byrne Arena in Grand Falls-Windsor in second place. The Dome in Stephenville is third.
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Ski Facility
This past winter was a skier's dream come true and many of our readers took to the slopes.
Why not try one of these highly rated facilities:
Avalon: Readers from the Avalon ranked White Hills as their number one choice, while Marble Mountain was second.
Off the Avalon: Readers from off the Avalon gave Marble Mountain first place, with White Hills in second.
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Sports Team
Sports is a favourite topic of conversation and with so many sports and teams this category was wide open. Nevertheless voters didn't have any trouble naming their 'champions.'
Avalon: Well they didn't win The Calder Cup, but they provided many good hours of enjoyment watching them try; The St. John's Maple Leafs whom our readers voted number one. The MUN Seahawks were second and The Rock was third.
Off the Avalon: Again readers off the Avalon voted The St. John's Maple Leafs as their favourite sports team, while the Deer Lake Red Wings, who won the Herder Memorial Cup, were second.
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Tourist Resort
Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or just some time to enjoy the outdoors, the next time you want to leave the City, try one of these:
Avalon: Again this year Kilmory Resort in Swift Current is the number one favourite. Woody Island is second followed by The Wilds in third.
Off the Avalon: Obviously a great resort, Kilmory also won with voters off the Avalon. Marble Mountain was second with Twillingate Island Tourist Resort was third.
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