Argentia Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador

Argentia is a neighbourhood in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Argentia is located at 47.2981°N, 53.9856°W.

Argentia unfolds as a broad, wind-swept peninsula, a rugged finger of land reaching into the Atlantic's cool embrace. It lies 6.8 km west-north-west of Placentia, NL (from Placentia, NL: bearing 297°T), and is situated 7.3 km west-north-west of Dunville. The terrain here is a study in resilience, a low-lying landscape carved by glaciers and relentlessly shaped by the sea. Heather and hardy grasses carpet the rolling hills, their muted greens and purples a stark contrast to the deep, often steely blue of the surrounding waters. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and even on the clearest days, a fine mist can settle, softening the edges of the world and lending a pearlescent sheen to the rocky shores. The land feels ancient, worn smooth by millennia of wind and wave, a place where the elemental forces are still very much in charge. Once a vital hub for naval operations, Argentia’s history is etched into its very foundations, a legacy of military presence that lingers in the quiet expanse of its former airfield and echoing structures. This strategic importance brought with it a transient population and a unique economic rhythm, a shift from the traditional fishing livelihoods that have long sustained Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, while the military presence has receded, the echoes of that past contribute to Argentia's distinct character, a blend of maritime heritage and a more recent, globalized influence. The harbour, still a focal point, now welcomes a different kind of traffic, its waters reflecting the changing tides of commerce and opportunity that continue to shape this exposed and captivating corner of the island.

About This Argentia Map Page

Explore Argentia, 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: 47.298055, -53.985556. 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 Argentia includes the postal code (A0B), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Argentia 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.