Aspen Newfoundland and Labrador Map

About Aspen, Newfoundland and Labrador

Aspen is a locality in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Aspen is located at 48.1592°N, 53.7533°W.

Aspen nestles in a shallow bowl carved by ancient glaciers, where the land gently slopes down to meet the restless waters of the Atlantic. It lies 22.7 km east of Clarenville, NL (from Clarenville, NL: bearing 98°T), and is situated 5.7 km north of Hickman's Harbour. The air here, even on a summer's day, carries a crispness, a hint of the boreal forest that presses in close. Moss-laden stones, worn smooth by countless tides, form the irregular shoreline, a mosaic of greys and greens against the deeper blues of the ocean. Gnarled spruce trees, their branches stooped as if in perpetual deference to the wind, cling to the rocky outcrops, their needles whispering secrets to the passing gulls. Tiny wildflowers, resilient and vibrant, push their way through the thin soil, their colours a defiant splash against the rugged terrain. The history of Aspen is inextricably linked to the bounty of the sea, a narrative whispered in the weathered clapboard of its homes and the quiet industry of its fishing boats. For generations, the livelihoods of Aspen's people have been drawn from the rich fishing grounds, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. The scent of salt and drying nets is a constant companion, a reminder of the enduring connection to the ocean’s embrace. While the traditional cod fishery has seen its seasons, the spirit of innovation persists, with local entrepreneurs exploring new avenues, ensuring that Aspen remains a vibrant outpost on this dramatic coastline. The quiet hum of generators and the distant cry of a foghorn are the familiar sounds that punctuate the hushed beauty of this Newfoundland haven.

About This Aspen Map Page

Explore Aspen, 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: 48.159167, -53.753333. 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 Aspen includes the postal code (A5A), telephone area code (709, 879). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Aspen 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.