Tourism & Special Events
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.
Special Events
Placentia comes alive with Special Events throughout the year!
Tourism
Your gateway to exploring Placentia and the surrounding area!
How To Get Here
Located along the southwest coast of the Avalon Peninsula amongst forcrested 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.)
More to Explore
- Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve
- Castle Hill National Historic Site of Canada
- Fort Frederick
- Fort Louis
- Great Beach Boardwalk
- Marine Atlantic
- Placentia Area Historical Society
- Placentia Theatre Festival
- Seven Island Lookout
- St. Luke’s Cultural Interpretation Centre