Come By Chance is a coastal community on Placentia Bay where working harbours, sweeping views, and a forward-looking energy economy meet. The town is best known for the transformation of its refinery into Braya Renewable Fuels, a world-scale producer of renewable diesel, which anchors local jobs while reinforcing the area’s maritime identity. Day-to-day conveniences are an easy drive in any direction, with Arnold’s Cove, Sunnyside, and regional hub Clarenville offering shopping, services, and recreation, and historic Placentia just across the bay.
Outdoors, residents make the most of quiet coves and sheltered waters for boating, kayaking, and seasonal fishing, with frequent whale and seabird sightings along the coast. Weekend adventures range from the trails and boreal forests of Terra Nova National Park to the sweeping harbour views at Castle Hill National Historic Site, both easy day trips. Community events, volunteer fire service, and small local businesses keep calendars full without sacrificing the unhurried pace that draws people here.
Families are served by the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, with K–12 options nearby, including Tricentia Academy in Arnold’s Cove, and a range of extracurriculars across the region. Housing spans ocean-view lots, classic saltbox homes, and newer builds, with prices that often stretch budgets further than in larger centres. Whether you’re buying or selling, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate professional who knows Come By Chance and the surrounding market inside and out.