Petty Harbour–Maddox Cove

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Petty Harbour–Maddox Cove is a town of approximately 960 people located on the eastern shore of the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is nestled deep in the heart of Motion Bay, just south of St. John's. The present town is approximately 200 years old, though the site has been continuously occupied since at least 1598, predating the arrival of the Mayflower and making it one of the oldest European settlements in North America. During King William's War, the village was raided by French forces in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~960 pplArea: 1.75 mi²Coordinates: 47°27'50"N, 52°42'41"W

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Petty Harbour–Maddox Cove – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Spear, General Protestant Cemetery, Bowring Park, Admiralty House.

5.9 miNE
Lighthouse
Cape Spear, St. John's
151 min walk • Cape Spear, located on the easternmost point of North America near the city of St. John's, Canada, is home to the historic Cape Spear Lighthouse. This iconic beacon of light has been guiding ships since 1836, making it the oldest surviving lighthouse in the province of...
5.6 miN
Cemetery
General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's
143 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. John's, Canada, lies the historic General Protestant Cemetery, a serene final resting place that mirrors the city's rich heritage. This solemn site, established in 1842, is a testament to the passing of time and the generations of families...
4.5 miNW
Park
Bowring Park, St. John's
115 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. John's, Bowring Park is a serene oasis that offers a delightful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Canada's easternmost city. Established in 1914 through the philanthropy of the Bowring Brothers, this verdant sanctuary spans an impressive...
4.8 miNW
Science museum, History museum, Museum
Admiralty House, Mount Pearl
123 min walk • Admiralty House is a one-storey, wooden gable-roofed, municipally-designated heritage building originally built as a wireless communications station in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It currently serves as a museum and archives.
3.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Shea Heights, St. John's
91 min walk • Shea Heights is a small neighborhood located in the hills of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
6.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Mount Pearl North, Mount Pearl
158 min walk • Mount Pearl North, formerly known as Waterford Valley, is a provincial electoral district for the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2011, there are 9,622 eligible voters living within the district.
5.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Kilbride, St. John's
131 min walk • Kilbride is a neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Kilbride was once a village located southwest of St. John's. The Way Office was established in 1889 and the first Waymaster was Edward Morris. It had Canadian Post status on May 30, 1891. The population was 438 in 1940 and 121 in 1956.
2.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Goulds, St. John's
71 min walk • Goulds is a designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a rural neighbourhood within the City of St. John's southeast of the city centre.