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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.
Like many other names in Newfoundland, Holyrood suggests a sense of religious fervor and faith. The earliest settlement is believed to be in 1689, the Martin O’Neil property, which was located at the center of the main beach. Many early settlers of Holyrood were of Irish Catholic descent.
Holyrood’s beautiful scenery provided the backdrop for a tourist industry. Suddenly, workers in St. John’s could take holidays and picnics alongside their favorite rivers and fishing holes in little more than an hour from home.
Sep 13, 2012 · 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.
Aug 12, 2017 · Top Things to Do in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador: See Tripadvisor's 656 traveller reviews and photos of Holyrood tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Holyrood. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Aug 12, 2017 · Things to Do in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador: See Tripadvisor's 653 traveler reviews and photos of Holyrood tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Holyrood. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
