Local Area

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