149 Highway 100, Placentia, NL A0B 2Y0
Explore 17th-century French colonial fortifications overlooking Placentia Bay. This hilltop site preserves earthwork ruins and barracks from France's strategic Newfoundland settlement, offering panoramic views and insights into early North American military history.
June 1 to October 9, 2026
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 16, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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