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Regional History

An academic study of the history and evolution of Newfoundland Outports. Freshwater is used as the case study.

Making the Newfoundland outport – Memorial University Research Repository (mun.ca)

Based at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Website is an ambitious public history project that aims to provide school students and the general public with a wide range of authoritative information on the province’s history, culture, and geography. Check it out!

Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Site: Settlement to 1820

Local Spots and Events

A gathering for music from Newfoundland and around the world on the third Friday of every month. Check it out!

Freshwater Coffeehouse Facebook Page

The Other “Freshwater” Newfoundland. 

Did you know there is more than one community named “Freshwater” in Newfoundland? There is! Click the link to learn more about Freshwater, Placentia Bay!

Freshwater, Placentia Bay

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