Amherst Cove Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Amherst Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Amherst Cove is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Amherst Cove is located at 48.5753°N, 53.2075°W.

Amherst Cove is a place where the land meets the sea in a rugged embrace, its shores carved by the ceaseless work of wind and wave. It lies 9.9 km south-west of Bonavista, NL (from Bonavista, NL: bearing 230°T), and is situated 11.5 km north-west of Catalina. The terrain here is a study in contrasts, with low-lying marshes giving way to rocky outcrops that jut defiantly into the grey expanse of the Atlantic. Heather, resilient and hardy, carpets the higher ground, a splash of purple against the muted greens and browns of the coastal scrub. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and damp earth, often feels heavy with the promise of weather, a subtle reminder of the wild forces that shape this corner of Newfoundland. Even on the calmest days, a faint murmur of the ocean is a constant companion, a low hum that underlies the quiet cadence of life in Amherst Cove. The history of Amherst Cove is as deeply etched as the coastline itself, a narrative of hardy folk drawn to the bounty of the sea. For generations, the local economy has been tethered to the fishing industry, its rhythm dictated by the tides and the migration of cod and other marine life. While the days of grand schooners are largely past, the spirit of self-reliance and resourcefulness remains. The small harbour, a sheltered haven, still bustles with the activity of a few dedicated fishing boats, their colourful hulls a bright counterpoint to the often-sombre skies. Beyond the immediate necessities of sustenance, the unique character of Amherst Cove is found in its close-knit community, where stories are passed down like precious heirlooms and the shared experience of living on this exposed edge of the continent fosters a profound sense of belonging.

About This Amherst Cove Map Page

Explore Amherst Cove, 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: 48.575278, -53.2075. 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 Amherst Cove includes the postal code (A0C), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Amherst Cove 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.