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.
Freshwater now has a local community centre called La Fontaine.
The community centre offers various activities for residents.