Argentia
in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.302 and -53.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 18' 8" and W -53° 59' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:17 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/St_Johns
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 8:08 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.751 and 122.884 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Orleans Farms
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Discover Argentia

Argentia in Newfoundland and Labrador is a city in Canada about 1,040 mi (or 1,674 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Local time in Argentia is now 04:17 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / St Johns with an UTC offset of -2.5 hours. We know of 4 airports in the vicinity of Argentia. The closest airport in Canada is St Johns International Airport in a distance of 62 mi (or 99 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: St. John's, Saint-Pierre, Miquelon, and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 97%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

4°C (39 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

4°C (39 °F)
-0°C (32 °F)
Light snow, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Power's Home Heating Fire - Part 1

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 56:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wayne Walsh

Sunday, April 4th, 2010 There were no injuries, but fire destroyed a landmark in Dunville. Placentia Mayor Bill Hogan says Saturday night's blaze gutted Power's Home Heating. He says the...


1959 Argentia Newfoundland - Super Connie EC121 Warning Star - VW13 Willy Victor - Danger Zone

Published: December 12, 2010
Length: 08:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: BTDPGH

Here is some rare 8mm color footage my father took in 1959 while stationed in Argentia Newfoundland. The Naval Base was part of the Atlantic Barrier, North America's early warning detection...


Helicopter Landed at Argentia, Newfoundland

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 40:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cartoh

A brief video of a helicopter that just landed at Argentia, carrying the bride and groom from a wedding I attended.


Luan Lamen- Wl2R/ Hit Tha Beat Highlights

Published: October 21, 2014
Length: 49:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Augusto Lopes

Luan Lamen- Wl2R/ Hit Tha Beat Highlights.


Placentia, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, North America

Published: August 26, 2011
Length: 51:33 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Pietro Pecco

Placentia is a town on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador, consisting of the amalgamated communities of Jerseyside, Townside, Freshwater, Dunville and Argentia. Common family ...


From Renews to Castle Hill, Newfoundland - Canada HD Travel Channel

Published: June 22, 2012
Length: 36:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: myVideoMedia GmbH

English see below [dt.] Von Renews zum Castle Hill - Neufundland Renews ist ein kleiner Fischerort an der Südküste Neufundlands. Der Legende nach ging hier 1620 die Mayflower vor Anker um...


Laval vs. O'Donel NLBA 2013 U17 Girls Provincials

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 05:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PlacentiaBayTV

Laval vs. O'Donel in round robin play. 2nd half + from Laval High School, Placentia NL.


Booth vs. St. Kevin's Girls A U17 NLBA Provincial Championship Game

Published: April 28, 2013
Length: 23:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PlacentiaBayTV

Laval High School hosted the u17 this year.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Argentia

Argentia is a community on the island of Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated on a flat headland located along the southwest coast of the Avalon Peninsula on Placentia Bay. It is within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Placentia. Originally settled by the French in the 1630s that fishing settlement was called Petit Plaisance, meaning "Pleasant Little Place".

Located at 47.3031, -53.9886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated coastal places in Canada, Populated places in Newfoundland and Labrador

Marquise, Newfoundland and Labrador

Marquise is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is part of the Town of Placentia.

Located at 47.2844, -53.9967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Newfoundland and Labrador

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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