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Placentia has a long history dating back to the 16th century fishing industry. The French called the town Plaisance. Originally the French controlled most of Newfoundland until 1713's Treaty of Utrecht, at which time the Placentia Bay settlements fell under British rule. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Placentia was made home by Irish immigrants.

Placentia offers many outdoor activities, including: swimming, fishing, bird-watching, hiking, kayaking, ATVs and more. Placentia's official borders include Jerseyside, Freshwater, Dunville and Argentia. Placentia has archaeological sites, museums (specifically the O'Reilly House and Castle Hill)

Placentia is located about 130 km (81 mi.) from St. John's. Argentia provides ferry links from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia

Placentia accommodations include hotels, motels, campgrounds and bed and breakfasts.

Our Placentia guest home is a beautifully restored Presentation Convent featuring 9 guest rooms each with their own private ensuite. Our uniquely furnished guest rooms/apartment to ensure your stay combines the comfort of home with comfortable and friendly surroundings. All rooms include private bathrooms with shower (some with bathtubs), plus many other amenities.

Castle Landing Guest Home Placentia

16 Larkin Drive, Highway 100

Located in beautiful Placentia Bay, this vacation home offers excellent ammeneties and is truly a home away from home

Fleur De Sel Vacation Home Placentia

12 O'Keefe St

Our Placentia hotel features first class dining facilities featuring a full breakfast menu from 8am - 11am. Our fully licensed dining room can accommodate 80 patrons. We're open from 7am to 9:45pm daily, but our delicious pizza is served until 12 midnight - ice machine - fax, photocopy services. Our on-site pub features includes a pool table, juke box, cable TV and VLT machines.

Harold Hotel Placentia

P.O. Box 142, Freshwater

Fitzgerald's Pond Park

RV/Camping

Argentia

Route 100

Northeast Arm Motel

Hotel

Dunville

P.O. Box 542