As the Mayor of Placentia, I welcome you to our growing town where you can experience the past, present, and future together.

The picturesque Town of Placentia is a rich blend of Newfoundland culture, industrial growth and entrepreneurial spirit in peaceful, small-town surroundings. Placentia's skilled and industrious workforce will continue to grow with the construction of the CVRD INCO refining facility west of nearby Long Harbour and the continued use of the INCO hydromet demonstration plant by the new owners at the Argentia Industrial Park.

Settled by the French in the 1600s and developed by the Americans through the presence of their armed forces base, Placentia is a lively mixture of yesterday and today. Preserved and protected historical sites and landmarks throughout the town help tell the rich story of Placentia's people. Visitors benefit from the proximity to numerous tourist attractions, including Castle Hill National Historic Site, the Placentia Court House, St. Luke's Anglican Church and Cemetery, the Annual Placentia Regatta, the Placentia Heritage Trails, the Placentia Uncovered Archaeology Excavation, the replica of the French Fishing Chaloupe and the O'Reilly House Museum.

The early French settlers called our town "Plaisance" - "the pleasant place". Today, Placentia continues to offer its residents and visitors a pleasant atmosphere in which to live, work and play.

Yours very truly,
William P. Hogan
Mayor of Placentia