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Freshwater is a village in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located in Placentia Bay on Bell Island, just west of Bickfordville and south of Wabana. [1]
Before World War 2, Freshwater was a tiny fishing settlement. Between 1941 and 1964, the population of Freshwater increased by a significant percentage due to the establishment of the naval base at Argentia. However, the population of Freshwater declined between 1972 and 1981. Freshwater now has a local community centre called La Fontaine. The community centre offers various activities for residents. [1]
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Freshwater is a local service district and designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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