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Holyrood is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is in Division 1, on Conception Bay. It is approximately a 30-minute drive from the capital city of St. John's. During King William's War, the village was destroyed in the Avalon Peninsula Campaign.
Sir Albert Walsh became the first Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland on April 1, 1949. The Rubber Plant opened in 1954 was the first of its kind in Newfoundland, and had a varied history before it closed in the late 1960’s. In 1969 the Town of Holyrood incorporated.
By 1982 town services included a water and sewer system, recreational facilities, a fire hall, garbage collection and street lighting. In 1967 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police established a detachment. Over the years a number of various industries have existed in Holyrood.
HERE IS HOLYROOD - a town set with a silver beach by a shining blue sea - a town that for sheer beauty, for restful scenery puts to shade many better known places in the world.
Holyrood, Newfoundland. Canada. 47 23N 53 08W. Did you know? Holyrood harbour was once an inland fjord. The first historical account of Holyrood (or Hollyrode) was found on John Thorton’s map of Newfoundland in 1675. Recorded settlement in Holyrood began in the late 1700’s.
Sep 13, 2012 · Holyrood, NL, incorporated as a town in 1969, population 1995 (2011c), 2005 (2006c). The Town of Holyrood is located at the head of Conception Bay on the Avalon Peninsula about 50 km west of St John's. The name Holyrood means "Holy Cross", and may refer to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Nov 18, 2023 · Murray’s Peak Trail, located in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a gem for those seeking an immersive outdoor experience. The trail spans a considerable distance, providing hikers with various terrains and elevations to explore.
