Plan your visit
Located only a one-hour drive from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, or a five-minute drive from the Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal at Argentia, Castle Hill National Historic Site is easily accessed by vehicle. Plan to spend two to three hours on site.
Getting here
Location
Route 100 PO Box 10
Placentia Bay NL A0B 2G0
Once in St. John's, travel west on Route 1 approximately 90 kilometres (56 miles) to Whitbourne. Turn left onto Route 100 and travel 50 kilometres (31 miles) south to the Freshwater - Argentia Junction and turn left to Placentia and Castle Hill.
Hours of operation
Closed for the season
Fees
Free admission for youth 17 and under
Other fees still apply.
Detailed fees list
Facilities and services
Accessible services
Information
Picnic area
Bus parking
Lookout
Restrooms
Dogs on leash
Parking