Argentia

#3281 among destinations in Canada

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Argentia is a Canadian commercial seaport and industrial park located in the Town of Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated on the southwest coast of the Avalon Peninsula and defined by a triangular shaped headland which reaches northward out into Placentia Bay creating a natural harbour 3 km in length. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°18'50"N, 53°59'2"W

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Newfoundland and LabradorCanada

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Argentia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: O'Reilly House Museum, Castle Hill, Fort Royal.

4.8 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
O'Reilly House Museum, Placentia
123 min walk • O'Reilly House is located in Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was built for Magistrate William O'Reilly who served as Magistrate of Placentia from 1897-1923. He was the son of Thomas O'Reilly who had been the magistrate of Placentia from 1877-97. In 1902, Magistrate O’Reilly employed the architect W.J.
4.4 miS
Shopping, Museum, History museum
Castle Hill, Placentia
111 min walk • Castle Hill is an area containing the remains of both French and British fortifications, overlooking the town of Placentia in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
4.4 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Royal, Placentia
112 min walk • Fort Royal is a French fort built in 1687 on the island of Newfoundland during the time of New France. In 1662, the French established a commercial counter on a well protected hill overlooking Placentia Bay which separates the Avalon Peninsula form the rest of Newfoundland island and situated near Grand Banks where fish are abundant.

Argentia

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Argentia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

O'Reilly House Museum, Placentia

Castle Hill, Placentia

Fort Royal, Placentia