About Us

Castle Landing is a beautifully restored Presentation Convent located in the heart of Freshwater, Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada. Castle Landing is a elegant 4 star inn that offers 12 guest suites, cozy sitting areas, elegant surroundings. Most rooms include private bathrooms with shower (some with bathtubs), plus many other amenities.

The site upon which Castle Landing sits today was formerly known as the Most Holy Rosary Presentation Convent. The land was originally owned by the Maher Family until the Roman Catholic Church acquired it in 1952. With the Church’s plan to centralize all parish buildings the construction of a new convent took place. The church appealed to its parishioners for financial support and free labor. With the majority of residents employed at Argentia, and earning above-average wages, Most Holy Rosary Parish received regular generous donations. Numerous American families also made significant contributions, and U.S. Navy officials provided the use  of several pieces of construction equipment free of charge. The convent was constructed between May 1960 and September 1961. The Most Holy Rosary Presentation Convent was officially opened on Friday, September 1, 1961.

In June 1981, the Presentation Sisters left Freshwater. The number of young women entering convents was declining drastically and most of the nuns in outlying areas were  transferred to central convents in larger centers. Upon the departure of the Presentation nuns, the responsibility for education reverted to lay teachers.  In 1982, Holy Rosary Parish Convent was converted into a retreat center for priests and brothers. It was re-named the Edmund Rice Center in honor of the founder of the Christian Brothers. Brother Francis Foran operated the center for 11 years. In July 1993,  Brother Foran was transferred to Placentia and the R.C. Episcopal Corporation put up the former convent for sale.

Today the Convent has been converted into a beautiful inn offering comfortable accomodations and facilities for private retreats, meetings, etc.

Current weather conditions in Placentia, Newfoundland:

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/newfoundland-and-labrador/placentia

Popular Attractions:

  • Cape Saint Mary’s Bird Sanctuary
  • Castle Hill Historic Site
  • Placentia Bay Lookout on the Backland Trails
  • O’Reilly House Museum
  • Argentia – this small town was leveled to become the site of a U.S. naval base during World War II – now only hidden barracks, and runways remain – travel back in time amongst the ruins
  • Ship Harbour – location of the signing of the Atlantic Charter
  • Rodrigues Winery offering tours daily
    Founded in 1993 as Markland Cottage Winery, Rodrigues Winery is Newfoundland’s first winery and has continued to grow in both capacity and in the variety of wines produced from wild berries and pesticide-free fruit to become Canada’s largest exclusively fruit winery. All wines are Kosher and sulphite-free.

For more information about Newfoundland, please visit the Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism website.

Where To Eat:

Hoi Pun Restaurant
14 Prince William Drive, Placentia, NL
Phone: 709-227-2549

Three Sisters Pub and Restaurant
2 Orcan Drive, Placentia, NL
Phone: (709) 227-0124

Philip’s Café / Bakery
Jerseyside, Placentia, NL
(709) 227-0127

Harold’s Hotel
Main Street, Placentia, NL
(709) 227 2107

Transportation:
Marine Atlantic

Prepaid Rate:
All reservations are prepaid at time of booking. Rooms are held until check-out time the day following initial arrival date.

Cancellations & Changes:
Any cancellations will result in 100% penalty for entire stay.

No changes are permitted with prepaid rate.

Early Departures:
No refunds will be given for early departures.

Check-In & Check-Out:
Our check-in time is at 3:00pm and check-out is at 10:00am

Your Privacy:
For security purposes, you will be asked to provide a valid government or provincial issued photo ID at check-in.

Castle Landing follows all Government guidelines in relation to Guests privacy.

Smoking Policy:
Castle Landing is a smoke free establishment.

Room Occupancy Policy:
Guest Suites must not exceed occupancy level. If numbers increase from original reservation additional charges may apply additional guests.

If there is anything we can do to make your experience even better, we would love to hear your suggestions.

This is Your Home Away From Home!

Scott C. Stone LLB (Hons), LLM, MBA, CTC , Proprietor