List of historic places in central Newfoundland

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This article is a list of historic places in central Newfoundland. These properties are entered on the Canadian Register of Historic Places, whether they are federal, provincial, or municipal. The list contains entries from communities in census divisions 2, 3, 6, and 8. This grouping encompasses the central portions of the island of Newfoundland, including communities on Notre Dame Bay, the Burin Peninsula, and the southern shore between the Burin Peninsula and Cape Ray.

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