Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights blends oceanfront living with big-industry opportunity on Placentia Bay. Best known for the Vale Long Harbour Processing Plant, an innovative hydromet nickel facility with global reach, the town offers steady employment for skilled trades, engineers, and support professions while maintaining a relaxed, small-community rhythm. Weekend options span cod jigging and paddling sheltered coves to history-rich day trips at Castle Hill National Historic Site in nearby Placentia. Hikers and campers can explore the trails and wooded campsites of Butter Pot Provincial Park, while the boardwalks and boat launches of Holyrood make quick getaways easy.
Families appreciate practical services and a manageable commute to St. John’s and Conception Bay South. Students are served by the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, with schools in the Placentia area and busing options supporting local families. Residents also tap regional post-secondary resources, from programs in St. John’s to marine and ocean tech expertise anchored around Holyrood.
Housing here ranges from tidy side streets to properties with bay views, and day-to-day life runs on friendly routines—community events, quiet roads, and a working harbour. Whether you’re drawn by career prospects at the Vale site, the call of the water, or the balance of rural calm with city access, this town delivers a compelling mix for both first-time buyers and long-term movers. When it’s time to buy or sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate professional.
Links: Vale Long Harbour Processing Plant (official), Castle Hill National Historic Site (Parks Canada), Butter Pot Provincial Park (Government of NL), Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.