Tourism Department
Placentia is a destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
The Tourism Department works to showcase the town’s unique attractions, from historic sites and cultural experiences to recreational opportunities and scenic landscapes. Our team provides visitors with information, guidance, and resources to make the most of their stay, helping them explore, discover, and connect with everything Placentia has to offer.
By promoting local businesses, events, and heritage, we aim to create memorable experiences that highlight the character and hospitality of our community. Through collaboration with community partners and ongoing outreach, the department also supports sustainable tourism that benefits residents, visitors, and the local economy.
Special Events
Placentia comes alive with Special Events throughout the year!
Special Events supports and promotes a wide range of community celebrations and activities held throughout the year. From signature municipal events such as Winter Carnival, Volunteer Appreciation Week, Municipal Awareness Week, Economic Development Week, Voices of Placentia Bay Festival, Light Up the Square, and the Santa Claus Parade, these events bring residents and visitors together to celebrate community spirit, culture, and local pride.
In addition to municipal initiatives, the department also supports and helps promote events organized by local groups and organizations, such as the Placentia Regatta, the Historical Society Tea Party, and many others. By working closely with community partners, the program helps create vibrant experiences that strengthen connections, showcase local traditions, and encourage participation from residents and visitors alike.
Tourism Links
Your gateway to exploring Placentia and the surrounding area!
How To Get Here
Located along the southwest coast of the Avalon Peninsula amongst crested hills and rolling coastline, Placentia is approximately 130 km from Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city, St. John’s (roughly a 90-minute drive). The most direct route from the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH). If you are travelling from the ferry terminal at Argentia, Placentia is mere minutes, along Route 100.
The Town Hall is located at 17 Patterson Drive in the Town Square. (Route from the Lift Bridge – travel Prince William Drive to the Court House , turn left on Jubilee Road and then onto Patterson Drive.)
