Where is Jelly Bean Row?

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“Where’s Jelly Bean Row,” I asked the lady behind the counter.

She laughed and explained that it’s not a particular place, but anywhere in St. John’s where the houses are multi-colored. Still needing clarification, she expanded…

St. John’s has it’s roots in the fishing industry. As ship captains returned from their trips at sea they would search for their homes, all lined up on the nearby hills. In order to make them each stand out, every house was painted a different, vibrant color. Any neighborhood in St. John’s with these colorful houses has been nicknamed Jelly Bean Row.

I set out on a mission to hike the hills of the city and find these jelly beans. I didn’t have to go far to find them. They are everywhere. Every color imaginable is painted somewhere on some house. They’re cute, charming, unique and one-of-a-kind. You can’t help but smile as you walk past each house.

Even on a grey and dreary day, like the one I had on my stroll, these colorful homes brighten things up. I could have walked around for hours, but it was time to move on and explore more of the city. If you’d like to see additional photos of Jelly Bean Row, you’ll find them on my facebook fan page. Click here to see them.

If you like colorful houses, you may also be interested in reading an earlier post about the Bo-Kaap district in Cape Town, South Africa. Click here for the story!

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