Aillik Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Aillik, Newfoundland and Labrador

Aillik is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a town. Aillik is located at 55.2128°N, 59.2071°W.

Aillik rests on a rugged coastline, where the land surrenders to the vast, restless ocean in a series of rocky promontories and sheltered coves. It lies 18.4 km north of Makkovik, NL (from Makkovik, NL: bearing 359°T), and is situated 28.9 km north-east of Kaipokok. The terrain here is a testament to glacial sculpting, a mosaic of low, rounded hills carpeted in hardy, wind-stunted spruce and lichen-dusted rock. The air, perpetually carrying the briny tang of the sea, often hums with the cries of gulls and the distant sigh of waves against the shore. In the brief, vibrant summers, patches of resilient wildflowers, defiant against the elements, add fleeting splashes of colour to the muted greens and greys. The light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, a fleeting spectacle that mirrors the raw, untamed beauty of Aillik itself. The history of Aillik is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of its people, who have long drawn sustenance from these waters. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of Aillik, a challenging yet rewarding endeavour that has shaped its economy and the very character of its inhabitants. The echoes of those who came before, who navigated these waters and built their lives on this shore, can be felt in the weathered facades of the few buildings that dot the landscape. While the specific industries may have evolved, the fundamental connection to the ocean remains, a constant, powerful presence in the daily rhythm of life in Aillik.

About This Aillik Map Page

Explore Aillik, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.212751, -59.207105. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Aillik includes the postal code (A0P), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Aillik is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.